8 Etiquette Rules You Should Ignore Because of Coronavirus

Shaking hands

“Who would have thought that a handshake could be dangerous?” says etiquette expert and Golden Rules Gal Lisa Grotts.

The best way to introduce yourself, handshakes, are now frowned upon because they can transmit the deadly virus. The CDC recommends reducing as much as you can the physical contact with others, and as a result, Grotts says that “germ-free gestures” have become the new handshake.

You can opt for a variety of other ways to salute others, like the namaste greeting, a royal wave, or an air kiss. “The handshake is on hold for what could be an indefinite period of time,” she says.

“They’re risky business, so lead by example.”