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Is it Time to Shake Off the Handshake?

Dr Karim Bettache, Senior Lecturer in Psychology

14-May-20 14:30

Is it Time to Shake Off the Handshake?

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people are being asked not to shake hands in order to avoid the virus from spreading. But the handshake itself comes with its own problematic baggage. So is it time to retire the practice altogether?

Produced by: Sharmilla Ganesan

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs, Tee Shiao Eek


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