Daily Idea #279: Distanced Hellos

Now that some states are opening up and people are venturing out, we have to find our comfort zones as to how to greet our friends again. Many people are still keeping their distance (and whatever works for you may not work for someone else) but they want to see friends and family again. How can we greet our friends and show them love without actually giving a hug or a high five? Here are some ideas to practice (and please come up with some of your own!).

Ways to greet each other without touching:

Blow a kiss

Spirit Fingers

Salute

Tip your hat or slightly bow your head

Make your hands into a heart shape toward the person you are greeting

Place your hand on your own heart

Sign “I love you” by holding your hand out to other person with your thumb, your forefinger, and your pinky extended and your middle and ring finger curled in toward your palm

Curtsy or bow

Make up a distanced handshake or dance