‘Wuhan Shake’ Greeting Goes Viral After People Find Ways To Avoid Handshakes
Image via Robert Wei / Shutterstock.com
Amid coronavirus fears, people in China have adopted a “Wuhan shake” to greet others.
The “Wuhan shake” is a foot-to-foot curtsy, and involves participants using their shoes to touch others’ footwear when they meet, replacing the common handshake.
In a clip shared on Twitter, a group of men donning face masks can be seen tapping their feet together when they meet. The video has been viewed over 30,000 times, with many applauding the creative gesture.
“That’s a great idea and you don’t need hand sanitizer,” one Twitter user said.
Apparently, the method isn’t just picking up in China. A video circulating online from Iran shows a group of men using the approach to greet one another to prevent the contagion.
People in China found another way to greet since they can't shake hands.
— •*¨*•.¸¸✯*･🍃Ꮙ🍃•*¨*•.¸¸✯*¨ (@V_actually) February 29, 2020
The Wuhan Shake.
I love how people can adapt and keep a sense of humor about stressful situations. pic.twitter.com/P8MSfOdJ2H
That's a great idea and you don't need hand sanitizer
— auggiedoggie (@rtlang2) March 1, 2020
At this time, this is the best way 😀😀👍😊
— Vern. Keith (@VernKeith) February 29, 2020
Voici comment les gens se saluent désormais en Iran touché par un #coronavirus #COVID19 c’est le footshake pic.twitter.com/oegWQor9lJ
— Peace & Love (@Labloug) February 23, 2020
[via Independent, opening image via Robert Wei / Shutterstock.com]
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