World Fist Bump Day

The main reason I started this movement is not related to politics or any deeper

meaning of the Fist Bump or its origin. I’m concerned with the health aspect of a

handshake. It’s been proven beyond doubt that germs swapped in a handshake

is one of the main ways people contract a wide

range of viruses that can lead to colds, influenza,

stomach viruses and many unpleasant illnesses.

Honestly, is a normal handshake worth the health

risk? Is it that important to grab someones hand and

squeeze it? Do you know where the hand you’re about to shake has

been? Yes, I admit I sometimes think thoughts like that and I know I’m

not alone.

When you shake a hand that feels a bit wet or clammy, maybe even sticky, do you have a sudden

urge to wipe of whatever moved into the palm of your hand? I admit I sometimes do. I’m not a

germaphone in any sense. I have two dogs and germs have built cities around me. But, for me the

act of clasping two hands into a firm “germshake” is not worth the risk of getting thousands of germs

that can’t wait to go to war against my immune system with one single objective..... make me sick. I

can’t stand being sick, it’s such a waste of time.

If there were no alternatives to a handshake I would live with this risk since I was raised to be a polite

person, respect others and the handshake is an important part of this

behavior. I fully understand what a handshake means to most and that it

is a fine gesture between two people.

But, so can gentle Fist Bump be! You’re still acknowledging and focusing

on giving sole attention to the other person and by timing it right with the

proper touch it can still be a special moment.

Think about all the money saved world wide if people got less sick by not transferring viruses from

hand to hand.

So, please join me in making the Fist Bump an acceptable way of greeting people we meet. The

goal is to make everyone comfortable and not feel disrespected. I think we’re close. We now see

presidents, celebrities and many others bumping fists.

I realize that the handshake will always be around, some will never give that up. I don’t mind shaking

hands with people I know or when I’m on my way to a restroom knowing I will wash my hands

seconds later. I just hope we can get the Fist Bump to a level as an acceptable alternative to the

handshake.

More and more people are bumping fists as a form of greeting. I think the time has

come to make the Fist Bump an acceptable alternative to the handshake.

Here is my plan to boost the awareness of the Fist Bump.

Make a day dedicated to this gesture. Why not have a World Fist Bump Day^TM? If you agree please sign my petition.

Help creating a World Fist Bump Day^TM

I have have created a blog to keep you informed and to gather supporters.

If anyone cares about this as much as I do I have time to give me a hand I would appreciate that. I’m really in need of

writers since I’m a Norwegian (living in US) and can’t write.

Go to the Fist Bump Blog

Can Fist Bumping be an Alternative to Handshaking?