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Will We Ever Shake Hands Again?<\/h1>\n
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After more than a year of masking and social distancing, more people are returning to a normal routine as COVID-19 vaccines blunt the effects of the pandemic. But with more coronavirus restrictions coming to and end, many people are wondering what the workplace will look like moving forward and how business etiquette will change. For now, experts say, you may need to continue keeping the handshake\u2014a traditional greeting and symbol of agreement on a transaction\u2014in your back pocket.<\/p>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t offer to shake hands if you are introduced,\u201d writes etiquette expert Eva Del Rio in a column for The Gainesville Sun<\/em> in Florida. \u201cSimply say, \u2018It\u2019s nice to meet you,\u2019 with a smile and a nod of the head while keeping your hands by your side. If someone offers their hand to you, it\u2019s okay to say, \u2018It\u2019s so nice to meet you, but I\u2019m not shaking hands yet,\u2019 implying that someday you will.\u201d<\/p>\n

Elbow bumping, Del Rio notes, was a fun, new way to greet others at the beginning of the pandemic, but now she says it\u2019s unnecessary and can come across as gimmicky in the workplace. Also, continue to respect personal space. Some consumers may be uneasy with someone who comes too close to them or if a shopper stands right behind them in line.<\/p>\n

In March, nearly half of Americans\u2014an equal share of vaccinated and unvaccinated people\u2014said they felt uneasy about adjusting to in-person interaction again, according to a survey from the American Psychological Association. Del Rio says you don\u2019t have to space yourself too far from others, but be mindful that people now consider \u201cpersonal space\u201d to be a larger area than before the pandemic.<\/p>\n

Everyone has different comfort levels, James Honeycutt of the University of Texas at Dallas told Cleveland.com. In describing proxemics, the study of social space, Honeycutt says that about 18 inches around your body are considered intimate space, up to four feet is personal, 12 is social, and 36 is public.<\/p>\n

Also, follow local mask guidance as a show of respect to others. \u201cRemember, etiquette is not so much about rules; it\u2019s about being considerate and thoughtful of others,\u201d Del Rio writes for the Sun<\/em>. \u201cThis means always carry a mask with you\u2014just in case. And never make fun of someone for wearing a mask or taking a precaution.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cPost-COVID Workplace Etiquette<\/a>,\u201d The Gainesville Sun (2021) and \u201cWill We Shake Hands Again? Whether You\u2019re Burning Your Mask or Need Space, Expect Anxiety as COVID Restrictions End<\/a>,\u201d Cleveland.com (May 20, 2021)<\/div>\n
\u00a9National Association of REALTORS\u00ae
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Will We Ever Shake Hands Again? After more than a year of masking and social distancing, more people are returning to a normal routine as COVID-19 vaccines blunt the effects of the pandemic. But with more coronavirus restrictions coming to and end, many people are wondering what the workplace will look like moving forward and … <\/p>\n

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