We have all talked about it we have seen it all over social media; what we are looking forward to getting rid of when we finally climb out of this pandemic and get back to a new normal(whatever that my be?). Things like ditching the mask, going to concerts without social distancing, being able to go out to a restaurant or club and being able to stand and sit wherever you want, to talk to whoever you want because now the bubble includes everyone. Yes those crazy days when you met someone at a bar and then got together, when we had a proper birthday inviting whoever you wanted and getting crazy blowing out candles on your birthday cake. And how about going to school everyday in a real old fashion classroom. And how about the work place, little get togethers with coworkers, going out to lunch together or a drink after work. All of this is leading up to the one thing I believe we have to put end to immediately if not sooner- THE ELBOW BUMP. I know I am probably in the minority on this one but I think the Elbow Bump is the most ridiculous way to greet someone in the history of the world. This was put in place to replace the handshake which should be left in the greeting wilderness because most people did not have a good handshake. It either felt like you shaking a wet noodle or else someone applied the bone crusher handshake neither was good. Why do we have to do either can’t we just say Hi and get on with it.
So please I beg you no more Elbow Bumps this could be our first step to the new normal. As for our European friends or High Society Folks who liked to greet each other with a kiss on each cheek keep you will have to lips to yourself, at least until the first date.
