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During these times of swine flu, elbow bump greetings should be in order.
posted by
anib
on November 29, 2009 at 7:55 PM
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perhaps that's why Obama bowed to the Japanese Emperor..........
posted by
Kabu
on November 29, 2009 at 5:50 PM
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Lol Naut.. I've had a close call like that when trying to carry too many coffees and open a door at the same time; fortunately no one has ever elbow-greeted me when I'm carrying coffee. Sometimes people even open the door for you!
posted by
mneme
on November 29, 2009 at 2:38 PM
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posted by
Ciel
on November 29, 2009 at 9:41 AM
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Hi Naut,
I am not worried about getting the Swine Flu. I think the news media is blowing the severity out of proportion.
posted by
Amanda__
on November 29, 2009 at 7:12 AM
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funny old world!
posted by
elinjo
on November 28, 2009 at 11:54 AM
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great idea
I actually did that with my mechanic this week when I came to shake his hand and his hands were .....dirty, black, oily etc. :)
posted by
Tzippy
on November 28, 2009 at 8:31 AM
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I've seen people use the fist bump instead of the handshake.
Howie Mandell of "Deal or No Deal" is a germophobe, and doesn't like people to shake his hand or hug him. I don't like being hugged by big soft garlicky grandpas.
posted by
Pat_B
on November 28, 2009 at 5:03 AM
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I dislike that elbow bump... I like better a "touchy " one...You know... derrier to derrier loll... at least is more... shall I say rythmic? loll
posted by
Sinome
on November 27, 2009 at 9:04 PM
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Humm..I foresee that Spray & Wash stock are gonna hit the roof during this epidemic scare!
posted by
adnohr
on November 27, 2009 at 8:34 PM
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Quite a painful way to try to avoid the spreading of germs.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on November 27, 2009 at 7:37 PM
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What about a "Liverpool Kiss"?
Now that's a greeting.
posted by
Hackthorne19
on November 27, 2009 at 6:42 PM
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Naut, well, there's always more than one way to say "Hello"...
I jut hope the one who got the scalding hot coffee on herself doesn't turn around and sue her friend now..
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posted by
Rumor
on November 27, 2009 at 4:51 PM
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Oh Naut, I'm starting to be so tired of hearing stuff about that disease that finally is NOT all that bad. I think you're right;the coffee in this circumstance would have been more dangerous!
And thanks for visiting!
posted by
auslander
on November 27, 2009 at 4:21 PM
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I always extend a left hand and then wash my hands LOL I think the
elbow bump (without coffee) sounds even more promising
posted by
Ariala
on November 27, 2009 at 4:20 PM
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No kidding! That was the first thing that crossed my mind, where's the coffee headed! So much for elbow room! lol Shelly
posted by
sam444
on November 27, 2009 at 1:38 PM
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LOL, I can see that mishap Naut (great imagery --- waiting for Haiku moment from you) --- btw, my son and his fam, my Granddaughter lives in Portland, Maine (near Freeport) and she just experienced what they believe is that piggy virus. However, she's fine - yet its making its rounds. Stay swinging with the elbows - and even wearing your Micheal J mask --- or would that be glove...either or - keep healthy ~
Elyse
posted by
elysianfields
on November 27, 2009 at 12:35 PM
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