handshaking
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Grasping the art of handshaking
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Some have firm ones, while others have flimsy ones. Others are too long, while some are too hard. Many are just right. Handshakes — chances are we have all experienced one. But how did the handshake come about? As Darryl Burgwin, communications professor at Wilfrid Laurier University, explained, the handshake is a popular and an…
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Unsigned: Handshakes and cultural greetings are overcomplicated
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The idea behind shaking hands is all a social construct. You think your firm grip asserts dominance and makes you seem powerful. All it really does is make someone else’s hand hurt. It’s all in the culture of your area. Some places kiss cheeks, others shake hands. There’s no one universal way to greet another…
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Ghosting people over text; It’s taking the easy way out
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When I was a kid, my mom, like most parents, told me to treat people how I would want to be treated; don’t be a bully, don’t poke fun, show respect. This ideology, treating others how you would like to be treated, is a fairly common approach to being a decent human being. So why…
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Finding Prince charming, an unfortunate letdown
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The guilty pleasure of reality television is like nothing else. Opening a bottle of wine with friends and turning on shows like, the Bachelor and the Bachelorette, is a perfect way to enjoy a quiet night in. What is it about these cookie cutter shows that interests audiences enough to keep them coming back, week…
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