And here we ask the public to share all their shaking-hands stories and tips. Some people wear gloves, some cough into their hands and apologize “but I don’t want to get you sick, too,” some bring their little children with them to do the honors, some make sure to shmear something gross on their hands before meeting someone of the opposite gender, and others just stick by their guns and say the truth. The latter is preferable and creates a great opportunity for either awkwardness or a kiddush Hashem, or both, depending on how it works out. I think you did the right thing, Sparkly. If you come across confident, it can be a kiddush Hashem. You don’t have to apologize for keeping the Torah.
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