Usually we Latinos are effusive when it comes to greeting, and then kisses, hugs, pats appear, at least a handshake. But in some contexts, such as an epidemic of contact contagion, many of those greetings should be avoided. And since we can't stand the genius, we end up inventing a "touch or shock of elbows" greeting that is less risky and remains a way of showing affection, that you don't feel a rejection towards the other.
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