But in these H1N1 flu pandemic times, is it an unnecessary germ infested gesture? “I’ve never once advised anyone to not shake hands or to kiss” announced Dr. Joel Kettner.

Shake hands firmly. This gives the impression that you are genuine and confident. However, avoid an overly powerful handshake; in other words, do not crush the other person’s hand in yours. This is ...

Dr. Mark Stradiotto spends his working days trying to make chemicals shake hands, in a manner of speaking. Recently, however, the newly-tenured Associate Professor of Chemistry was the one doing the ...

Photography Shaking hands with the invisible Prime Minister Election image of the day: Elizabeth May shows up a conspicuously absent Justin Trudeau ...

It's been more than a year since we were asked to stop shaking hands — but have no fear, hand shakers. Paleoanthropologist and stand-up comic Ella Al-Shamahi argues the greeting will make a ...

There’s the limp, flaccid handshake, the one that feels like shaking hands with a plate of overcooked pasta, which is what you equate the person’s personality with, too.

New cabinet member Frank McGee gets a paw shake from his dog, Grundy, in March 1963. FRANK Teskey Toronto Star File Photo ...

Of the patients surveyed: 78.1 per cent wanted physicians to shake their hand, while 18.1 per cent did not. 50.4 per cent wanted to be greeted with their first name, 17.3 per cent preferred ...

DR SCURR reveals how to control shaking hands as he reveals the worrying disease tremors can herald By DR MARTIN SCURR Published: 06:51 EDT, 30 June 2025 | Updated: 06:53 EDT, 30 June 2025 ...

As professional networking evolves, traditional practices continue adapting to modern needs. Choosing not to shake hands reflects awareness of health concerns, cultural sensitivity, and changing ...