Anyway, whether due to science or to the innate virtues of the age-old gesture, people are ignoring Fauci: The latest poll I can find says only 16% of people across America avoid shaking hands.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is there a polite way to avoid shaking hands with strangers? I was in a car dealership, and every employee I encountered extended a hand to me, expecting me to shake it.

“You know, Tony had mentioned to me, Tony Fauci, the other day that — I don't think he would be too upset with the concept of not shaking hands. Hello, elbow bump? Greetings to avoid during ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is there a polite way to avoid shaking hands with strangers? I was in a car dealership, and every employee I encountered extended a hand to me, expecting me to shake it.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is there a polite way to avoid shaking hands with strangers? I was in a car dealership, and every employee I encountered extended a hand to me, expecting me to shake it.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: Is there a polite way to avoid shaking hands with strangers? I was in a car dealership, and every employee I encountered extended a hand to me, expecting me to shake it.

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