In today’s world, the way we greet one another has taken on a whole new level of significance. Traditional handshakes, hugs and cheek kisses have become less common as health concerns like the cold ...

Yom Kippur, which translates to the "Day of Atonement," is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. Given its significance and the fact that it's marked on the calendar as a holiday, you might think ...

We've all found ourselves automatically asking "How are you?" when running into someone, only to be met with a perfunctory "Fine, thanks!" before moving on. Sure, it gets the job done as far as a ...

These old-fashioned greetings and sayings will add some vim, vigor and politeness to your modern conversations Why, hello there, old sport! Lovely to see you again, milady! Remember the days of yore ...

When you meet someone for the first time, the way you greet them can set the tone for the entire interaction. Certain greetings that are meant to be informal can immediately put people off, depending ...

A year ago, health experts seemed to declare the handshake dead. So now that the pandemic is in retreat in some parts of the world, is it time to give the handshake another shot? This summer is ...

Kissing seems like a universal gesture. After all, what could be more natural than greeting someone with a peck on the cheek? Yet, behind this apparent simplicity lies a veritable cultural jungle.

Partnership concept. Smiling young African American businessman extending hand to shake.(Getty Images/iStockphoto/Prostock-Studio) The coronavirus outbreak has many ...