If trying to keep direct contact with others to a minimum for hygiene reasons, what would you do as an alternate greeting when meeting somebody?

If trying to keep direct contact with others to a minimum for hygiene reasons, what would you do as an alternate greeting when meeting somebody? Published on 11 March 2020 → Survey conducted on 11 March 2020 on 2520 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Wave

26%

Nod

32%

Tap elbows

Bow

Other

I still plan to shake people’s hands

13%

Don't know

13%

Wave

26%

Nod

32%

Tap elbows

Bow

Other

I still plan to shake people’s hands

13%

Don't know

13%

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