One of the fundamental aspects of communication is a greeting, which starts productive interactions. It enables us to establish more intimate connections with others. A simple greeting has the power to unite strangers and cheer up a lonely person.

Hello to Everyone

A simple “hello” may alter how we feel about someone, somewhere, and even about ourselves. The ceremonial gesture has been used as a welcome since ancient times, although its use in casual greetings is relatively recent. Although the handshake has been around for thousands of years in one form or another, its beginnings are unclear.

A warm Handshake

According to a widely accepted view, the gesture originally used to express a desire for peace. Your handshake conveys a lot about who you are as a person. A handshake may be only a pointless ritual to some, but it may be a powerful sign of someone’s strength, reliability, and depth of character to others.

Nowadays, shaking hands is done to extend greetings, congratulate someone, or close a deal rather than to look for weapons. At the occasion of different activities, we shake hands frequently, not just to say hello but also to give the meeting on to the next speaker.

As opposed to those with a less firm or limp handshake, individuals with a firm handshake were more extraverted and open to new experiences as well as less neurotic and timid. These findings, according to the researchers, show how personality traits may be used to predict particular actions that are observed by trained observers.

A good handshake was determined to be firm, lengthy, warm, dry, and forceful with a complete hold and prolonged eye contact in order to establish a favourable first impression. It’s customary to shake hands while introducing yourself to someone. When you are being introduced to someone or introducing oneself during a job interview, for instance, it is acceptable to shake hands, often with the right hand.

A handshake may also be used to sign off on a trade or agreement with another person. Shaking hands with someone is much more than just saying “hi,” and it encourages people to tighten their links of brotherhood. Your handshake conveys a lot about who you are as a person.

Hugs and Mugs

Furthermore, when words are inadequate, a hug may convey support, comfort, and sorrow. A hug often expresses warmth and affection; it may also be the result of delight or gladness at being with someone after a long absence or at seeing them again. Individuals who naturally embrace and/or feel nice toward you may frequently choose to give you a hug in place of a handshake when they first meet.

When someone wants to hug you, they will come up to you with their arms open and their torso turned toward you. Oxytocin, a feel-good hormone, is released when people embrace for 20 seconds or longer, which strengthens the relationship and connection between the huggers. It has been demonstrated that oxytocin boosts the immune system and lowers stress. Hugs reduce the level of cortisol, sometimes known as “the stress hormone,” in your body.

Much more so than hugs, blood pressure and heart rate. The number of neurotransmitters like dopamine in your body will also increase as a result of a nice embrace with a family member or friend. Moreover, providing each other the necessary touches may be able to repair harm. The thymus gland, which is in charge of producing your white blood cells, is stimulated by hugs. Hugs also assist to ease aches and pains by relaxing your muscles and releasing bodily tension.

Hugs help us connect with our feelings, which has been proved to be just as therapeutic as meditation and laughing. We make an investment in a relationship when we give someone a hug. We can all agree that hugs make people feel secure and trustworthy. Yet, hugs do much more than just make us feel good. Hugs are a terrific technique to resolve conflicts as well.

Conclusion

It is the dire need of todays world to clasp each other’s hand and approach oneself with open arms to relish the time spent among us. It will bring happiness, harmony, peace and stability within yourself, families, friends and society. Together we can make this world a better and safe place to live where we feel confident that the next generation will get the world in more refined form than today.

The action speaks louder than the words. So, get up, turn towards your right and left and approach to you acquaints, friends, family members and loved ones, shake your hand and give them a hug to start this healthy heart feeling activity. Detox the society and bond each Oher with seal of humanity.