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What is the origin of the tradition of shaking hands? A. To help expel evil spirits B. To show that neither party was holding a weapon C. To signify sharing the breath of life D…

What is the origin of the tradition of shaking hands? A. To help expel evil spirits B. To show that neither party was holding a weapon C. To signify sharing the breath of life D…
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What is the origin of the tradition of shaking hands?

A. To help expel evil spirits
B. To show that neither party was holding a weapon
C. To signify sharing the breath of life
D. To make sure that neither party had a robotic hand

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B. To show neither party was carrying a weapon

The handshake dates back to Ancient Greece
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