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Post by Psicosis Auto Theft on Aug 29, 2009 1:11:03 GMT -5
Hello. With my area of Canada(Manitoba) being hit hard with H1N1 virus and high spectulation that it will be hit harder when cold flu season starts in October I've been trying something new.
When I meet people ,new or old to me, I bow instead of doing the hand shake but it's been frusterating. Alot are not catching on and of course I have to go explain myself over and over again why I'm bowing instead of going to the handshake. It gets tiring but what did you expect.
I tried for 2 weeks when I travelled the U.S. back in July but I got discouraged. I just think it's better sense to get used to bowing than shaking hands. Bowing to me, like the hand shake, still shows respect to another person and says that you have my time and attention if you want that from me. It's so tough to get people to try it and even with myself I forget and instictively shake hands.
This isn't really much of a post with much significant things to say but I'd just like to say if I ever meet other Wrestlecrappers I'm going to bow, I won't shake your hands. I'm willing to have bowing as something I do in my life instead. I'm still going to try.
So I'm going to bow like the Japanese not shake hands like Dorff Ziggler. Glad I got to say it.
Alright! There! Done!
Discuss away if you like.
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Post by MiLo Duck on Aug 29, 2009 9:01:51 GMT -5
A nod, a wave, or some more casual gesture would likely suffice.
Also, a small investment in some hand sanitizer to carry with you would help as well as frequent washing of one's hands. Also it is much more important habit of not touching your hand to your mouth, nose, eyes or other "exposed" areas after making contact with people or things people touch is MUCH more important.
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Post by willywonka666 on Aug 29, 2009 10:09:04 GMT -5
I like it. I could see this kinda thing really catching on. If you know someone in the media, you should tell them. The news is always looking for something to talk about, and this could be a huge trend.
It may take a few years, but I can really see this taking off.
Of course, this will only be another excuse for women to not touch me, but oh well.
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Post by Citizen Snips on Aug 29, 2009 10:14:31 GMT -5
A nod, a wave, or some more casual gesture would likely suffice. I agree. Plus, bowing sounds kind of pretentious to me. Even with the health reasons you're going for, I think you might come off as that guy who tries to be different by bowing. |
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Post by willywonka666 on Aug 29, 2009 10:16:52 GMT -5
How about that one wave that Larry Zybszko did on Nitro...
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Post by Mattification on Aug 29, 2009 11:00:11 GMT -5
I imagine people aren`t catching on because it`s kinda wierd.
Maybe you could say hello through the medium of dance instead. Or curtsey.
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Post by theryno665 on Aug 29, 2009 11:02:50 GMT -5
I think if someone tries to shake your hand, put a plastic grocery bag on your hand first. Sends them a message...
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Post by Maidpool w/ Cleaning Action on Aug 29, 2009 11:04:44 GMT -5
MiLo pretty much hit the nail on the head in all manners.
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Post by paulbearer on Aug 29, 2009 11:45:33 GMT -5
You will not bow......you WILL , on the other hand , kneel before Zod though  |
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Post by Thomas Powers of Paine on Aug 29, 2009 14:22:32 GMT -5
A nod, a wave, or some more casual gesture would likely suffice. Also, a small investment in some hand sanitizer to carry with you would help. Hand sanitizer kills bacteria, not viruses. The way to get rid of viruses is to physically removes them from your skin (wash hands with running water). Sometimes you can't wash your hands enough to make a difference, considering that some people (guys) don't wash their hands after using the toilet. I tried bowing for a while after I got back from Tokyo, but people just thought I had some nerve twitch disorder in my spine. Idiots. Uncultured swine deserve the swine flu. Go on bowing and let the peasants kill each other off with their touching. |
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Post by Drillbit Taylor on Aug 29, 2009 14:25:46 GMT -5
A nod, a wave, or some more casual gesture would likely suffice. Also, a small investment in some hand sanitizer to carry with you would help. Hand sanitizer kills bacteria, not viruses. The way to get rid of viruses is to physically removes them from your skin (wash hands with running water). Sometimes you can't wash your hands enough to make a difference, considering that some people (guys) don't wash their hands after using the toilet. I tried bowing for a while after I got back from Tokyo, but people just thought I had some nerve twitch disorder in my spine. Idiots. Uncultured swine deserve the swine flu. Go on bowing and let the peasants kill each other off with their touching. So people who shake hands are "Uncultured swine".... Oh..Kay |
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Post by Thomas Powers of Paine on Aug 29, 2009 14:32:00 GMT -5
Hand sanitizer kills bacteria, not viruses. The way to get rid of viruses is to physically removes them from your skin (wash hands with running water). Sometimes you can't wash your hands enough to make a difference, considering that some people (guys) don't wash their hands after using the toilet. I tried bowing for a while after I got back from Tokyo, but people just thought I had some nerve twitch disorder in my spine. Idiots. Uncultured swine deserve the swine flu. Go on bowing and let the peasants kill each other off with their touching. So people who shake hands are "Uncultured swine".... Oh..Kay People who don't get why bowing is more sanitary and therefore cooler. |
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Post by Professor Chaos on Aug 29, 2009 14:37:52 GMT -5
Are you going to do it Blueblood Hunter Hearts Helmsley style?
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Post by Maidpool w/ Cleaning Action on Aug 29, 2009 16:03:59 GMT -5
So people who shake hands are "Uncultured swine".... Oh..Kay People who don't get why bowing is more sanitary and therefore cooler. Actually, you're both wrong. Giving them a good swift kick to the crotch as a greeting is infinatly cooler than both of your filthy hand shaking and bowing habits. |
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Post by The Summer of Muskrat XVII on Aug 29, 2009 16:32:59 GMT -5
People who don't get why bowing is more sanitary and therefore cooler. Actually, you're both wrong. Giving them a good swift kick to the crotch as a greeting is infinatly cooler than both of your filthy hand shaking and bowing habits. Might be a shade extreme, but it would be funny as f***!!! Oh, and my condolences to the TS for having to live in Manitoba |
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Post by Back to being Cenanuff on Aug 29, 2009 20:38:56 GMT -5
Seriously? You're trying to change a Western social gesture because you're afraid of getting sick? Dude, H1N1 is actually less virulent and deadly than the regular flu. If you go through your life scared you're going to end up like Howard Hughes, keeping your poo in jars and quarantining yourself into a room until you die from the fact that you've been quarantining yourself.
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Post by Kash Flagg on Aug 29, 2009 20:52:00 GMT -5
I understand, because I get weird when people touch me or my stuff...like dvd's and games and such.
You got to be careful when handling money as well...you never know where it's been.
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Post by Kevin Hamilton on Aug 29, 2009 20:59:58 GMT -5
I agree with George. Language warning obviously.
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Post by Mozenrath on Aug 29, 2009 21:02:20 GMT -5
Gesture wildly and start crying without provocation, and no one will want to shake your hand.
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Post by theryno665 on Aug 29, 2009 21:09:26 GMT -5
Seriously? You're trying to change a Western social gesture because you're afraid of getting sick? Dude, H1N1 is actually less virulent and deadly than the regular flu. If you go through your life scared you're going to end up like Howard Hughes, keeping your poo in jars and quarantining yourself into a room until you die from the fact that you've been quarantining yourself. But it's the way of the future! ...way of the future... ...way of the future... ...way of the future... |
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