When Did We Start Shaking Hands With People?
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There's ancient evidence for the custom of shaking hands, but did it mean the same thing then as it does today?
There's ancient evidence for the custom of shaking hands, but did it mean the same thing then as it does today?
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Handshake - Wikipedia
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After Covid, will we ever shake hands again?, Life and style
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Why Your Handshake Matters (And How to Perfect It)
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To shake hands or not? An age-old human gesture now in limbo
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Tips to master the handshake - The Economic Times
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