Around the world, people are experimenting with new ways of expressing friendliness — without touching skin.
In Paris, a city where cheek kissing is as common as pain au chocolat, norms are shifting too.
And she confirms the new keep-your-distance approach to greeting seems to be catching on."Parents interviewed dropping their kids off at a Paris school said they were not doing the bise anymore," Beardsley says. But not everyone in France is on board."I just asked a waiter in the café where I'm sitting and he says he's still doing the bise," she shared via e-mail."He says it's actually much safer than a handshake because there are way more germs on your hands than on your cheek."91% of those surveyed in France continue to do la bise with their close friends and family.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
When Your Job Is to Touch People’s HandsThe coronavirus outbreak and resulting decline in customers is particularly troubling for New York's nail technicians. caitmosc reports
Read more »
Every High-Touch Surface You Should Clean to Help Keep Coronavirus Germs at BayAccording to a government study, the coronavirus can live on some surfaces for up to three days. Here's a list of surfaces to clean during the outbreak.
Read more »
US officials shake hands, touch their faces and share a microphone at coronavirus press briefingPresident Donald Trump and other U.S. officials appeared to disregard recommended health guidelines on preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses Friday.
Read more »
Donatella Versace Donates $200L to Italy Hospital Fighting CoronavirusIf the apocalyptic sights greeting you at supermarkets have shattered your faith in humanity, please know there are people out there who are making a positive impact amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Read more »
Stassi Schroeder Shows Off ''Chic as S--t'' Home RenovationsStassi Schroeder is showing off her house glow-up and it's safe to say we're taking all the screenshots for inspo.
Read more »