{"id":32,"date":"2020-05-18T19:24:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-18T19:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/blog\/?p=32"},"modified":"2020-06-04T19:25:20","modified_gmt":"2020-06-04T19:25:20","slug":"kerrville-tx-dentist-9-safe-hello-social-distancing-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/blog\/kerrville-tx-dentist-9-safe-hello-social-distancing-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Ways to Safely Say Hello in the Age of Social Distancing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_227316504__1590027115_56777-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling woman waving at her Kerrville, TX dentist\" class=\"wp-image-33\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_227316504__1590027115_56777-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_227316504__1590027115_56777-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/AdobeStock_227316504__1590027115_56777.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed many aspects\nof our everyday lives, including how we say \u201chello\u201d to one another. If you\u2019re a\nhugger or handshaker, staying connected during the age of social distancing can\nfeel like a challenge. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways you can greet the people\naround you without increasing your risk of getting sick. Your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/\">Kerrville, TX dentist<\/a> shares nine\nways to stay healthy while saying \u201chi\u201d during COVID-19. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.) A Friendly Wave<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Waving is a classic, universal way to start or end a\nconversation. This simple gesture goes a long way in acknowledging someone\u2019s\npresence and making them feel appreciated from a distance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.) Bow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A common way to express a variety of sentiments in Japan is\nto bow. Try using a quick, slight bow to greet someone in a friendly and\nrespectful way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3.) Namaste<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Southeast Asia, a traditional salutation called namaste\nsignifies gratitude and respect. To practice namaste, press your palms together\nat your heart and bow your head slightly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4.) Footshaking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While you may not be able to shake hands right now, you can\nstill \u201cshake\u201d feet! Footshaking involves both people standing on one foot and\ntapping their raised feet together. Just be careful not to fall!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5.) Hand Over Heart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another no-touch greeting that indicates genuine happiness\nto meet someone is to place your right hand over your heart. This was recently\ndemonstrated by WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6.) Shaka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The shaka is a laid-back greeting that is common in the\nHawaiian Islands. Often used by surfers and cab drivers, you can create a shaka\nby making a fist and extending your thumb and pinky. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7.) Blow a Kiss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A playful way to greet someone is to blow them a kiss.\nHowever, just be sure not to touch your fingers to your lips or throw spittle\nat whoever you\u2019re greeting!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8.) Air High-Five<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can still give someone an enthusiastic high-five as long\nas you stop short! Simply stop your hands several inches before they touch to\nkeep you both healthy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9.) Just Say \u201cHi\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Saying \u201chello\u201d doesn\u2019t have to be complicated! A sincere\nverbal \u201chi\u201d or \u201cgoodbye\u201d while making eye contact is a great way to show someone\nyou are glad to see them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>COVID-19 has changed many aspects of our everyday lives, but\nit hasn\u2019t changed the importance of a heart-felt \u201chello.\u201d Use these touch-free\ngreeting suggestions from your Kerrville, TX family dentist to keep yourself\nand others safe, healthy, and happy during the COVID-19 pandemic!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Dr. Carroll R. Butler and her dental team are committed\nto providing outstanding dental service with genuine compassion. With careful\nconsideration and the best interests of their patients in mind, he has made the\ndifficult decision to temporarily close his practice. He is closely monitoring\nthe COVID-19 pandemic and the recommendations made by the Centers for Disease\nControl and Prevention. Should you need emergency dental care, he is taking\nextra precautions to keep his practice as germ-free as possible to keep you and\nyour smile healthy when you need it most. If you have any questions or\nconcerns, please don\u2019t hesitate to contact him via his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carrollbutlerdds.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or at <strong>(830)\n257-4900. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed many aspects of our everyday lives, including how we say \u201chello\u201d to one another. If you\u2019re a hugger or handshaker, staying connected during the age of social distancing can feel like a challenge. 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