This is funny for me, since I'm currently in France and trying to get over the fact that people I don't even know are completely entering my personal space and kissing me on the cheek on a regular basis. Going back to the usual handshake would seem like a blessing right now.
More on topic...I also don't have faith in people washing their hands, but I don't think that it's totally necessary to eliminate the handshake because of it. If I'm grossed out by something I just wash my hands as soon as I have the opportunity and move on. I'm pretty sure the odds that they've given me some horrifying disease just by shaking my hand is pretty low.
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