Have you changed your handshaking behavior?

[M A V I C]

I voted "no" but technically I have. Not because any of the flu stuff, but because I've got a almost 5mo old that likes to stick my fingers in his mouth. So if I'm out in public I try to not touch other stuff and then let him do that. Or I wash my hands before I let him.

[gabester]

I can see changing behavior radically to protect a little one; and that's perfectly understandable.

Nevertheless, being cognizant of such a desire to protect a youngling's immune system I am now shocked by how many people don't seem to regard the traditional handshake as anything improper at these times.

Even more so pregnant women, who are very much at risk from serious complications if they contract H1N1. People ought to steer clear of them instead of patting the bulge of their bellies!
g=

[threeprong]

Are you avoiding door knobs as well?

[wave rider]

I was fist bumped for the first time last night.

I'm a regular hand washer though, hadn't thought about changing hand shaking.

=wr=

[BillMac]

"Pardon me if I don't shake hands...." ;-)

[cbelt3]

But when I'm sick, I hold up my hand and say, sorry, I'm feeling ill. Then they back away. It's like having my own little privacy bubble !

I'm actually purelling my hands more because I don't want to infect other people.

[blooz]

Handshakings gone down since I stopped drinking so much.:jest:

[bazookaman]

what? no stinkpalm?

[Seacrest]

threeprong wrote:
Are you avoiding door knobs as well?

As much as I can.
This is standard behavior for me, so, no change.

[M A V I C]

threeprong wrote:
Are you avoiding door knobs as well?

If I know I'm going to be in a place where it's not easy for me to wash hands or use hand sanitizer, then yes.