...make me shake hands with all sorts of people I don’t know.
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I used to be cowed into shaking hands, but, starting about 4 years ago, I will not shake hands. I keep the missalette open in my right hand, so it is obvious that nobody can shake it. I nod and say, “Peace be with you”, to people near me.
Actually, I picked up the idea from a man I saw in church one Sunday. Since I have started this, I have noticed lately a few other people doing the same in my small parish.
“I keep the missalette open in my right hand, so it is obvious that nobody can shake it.”
I’ll try that. Keeping my right hand on my cane doesn’t deter everyone.
** I keep the missalette open in my right hand, so it is obvious that nobody can shake it. **
Good idea.