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The clips from Hawk are great and I agree with the enduring quotes from The Karate Kid - especially the one regarding how important it is to look in someone's eyes when you greet them. I just don't see lowered eyes and praying hands becoming mainstream in the US.
When I think about the bow, it’s always with eyes locked. I agree with that karate kid assessment - there has to be some sort of human interaction and signal involved which is more intimate in some way than a head nod.handshakes originate from taking your weapon hand away from your weapon and using it instead to greet your enemy, both extending vulnerability, goodwill, and respect. Locking eyes had a similar intimacy.
Everyone in my circles shakes hands. It's just part of the culture. In a year, when we're all vaccinated or otherwise immune, and life has returned to normal, hand shaking will make a comeback.
Humans like to touch; we need to touch. This social distancing thing is unnatural, even for Americans who are typically more distant physically than most other cultures.
Raise your right hand, tucking the thumb into the palm. Then make a "V" by separating the index and middle fingers, from the ring and pinky fingers. For dramatic effect, say in a monotone, "Live long and prosper".
Tell 'em Spock sent you.
I read once that handshaking took hold among humans as a way to show that you were not holding a weapon. Personally, I like the simple nod while saying "Wassup?" Or if you want to be controversial, there's always the "Seig Heil" salutation.
I had a co-worker who, when we worked for an Italian-owned company, who would do the ancient Roman salute, making a fist and crossing his arm horizontally across his solar plexus. Not sure how authentic it was, but it was always good for a laugh.
I’ve never seen the Vulcan salute done with the thumb in. The thumb’s out.
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