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How do you refuse a handshake without offending?


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When my children were doing commercials, their agent taught them to not shake hands by moving past the extended hand and touching the offeree's shoulder or arm with a friendly pat and greeting.  They will usually pat your arm or shoulder back and not take any offense.  

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"Wise men talk because they have something to say, fools, because they have to say something." ~Plato~

Bow. Or knuckle them. Maybe wave your hand, smile and nod your head.

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If you have reason to refuse a handshake, for example you have been exposed to a virus, you are ill, you have a sore hand, etc., then you simply explain the facts with a sincere smile and step back half a pace. Otherwise there is no good reason to refuse a handshake. Carry antibacterial lotion with you if you have a germ phobia. The H1N1 scare is not reason to toss proper etiquette out the window!

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