A social psychologist recommends ways to connect with others as you move through public spaces – with benefits for your own well-being as well as for the social fabric of your community.
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Is it time for us to overhaul this longstanding symbol of social grace?
Why do some people greet each other with a kiss? How does the custom vary from place to place? This article is excerpted from the forthcoming ‘Atlas of Regional Expressions.’
Handshakes may be polite, but they’re also a sure fire way to transfer lots of bacteria from one hand to another.
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Senior Lecturer in Biological Sciences, Anglia Ruskin University
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