Shake No More?

I'm already seeing the signs of the end of the handshake as we know it. I received my fist bumps in Portland last week and even on the train in CT today, a good friend opted for a wave versus shaking hands -- all of this of course due to the fear of H1N1. Sociologists I'm sure are already having a field day looking at how these greeting behaviors are already changing. I predict, particularly among Gen Y and beyond, the handshake will slowly fade as it is for women who rarely shake hands. Who knows, maybe we'll see a return to the salute or the bow as in Japan. For me, I'll keep shaking hands and keep my Purell at the ready.