Politicians love to shake hands with their constituents. ... If you’re starting to notice Angela Merkel in the background of nearly every robot photo, it’s not just your imagination ...

He added that there’s societal pressure to shake hands since it’s so ingrained in American society. “Now, with all the social distancing… very few people are shaking hands,” he said.

Shake Hands With the 21st Century. Shake Hands With the 21st Century. ... Wherever in the world you conduct business, don't hide your hands in the background or keep them out of sight.

Details: Bloomberg published a photo of Zelenskyy and Vance shaking hands and smiling. Zelenskyy was seated next to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, with Vance nearby. Background: ...