Why Do We Shake Hands?

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  • Опубліковано 5 лис 2024

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  • @iammrbeat
    @iammrbeat  4 роки тому +41

    Download Newsvoice for free here to support my channel: newsvoice.com/mrbeat
    Will the handshake go away permanently? If so, what should replace it?

    • @CassidyCope
      @CassidyCope 4 роки тому +7

      Bowing is the best. It's already common in parts of the world, it has few religious connotations, it's completely contactless and it requires little to no eye contact (which helps in areas of the world where such is seen as disrespectful and helps those who don't feel comfortable giving eye contact).

    • @TerryTurner
      @TerryTurner 4 роки тому +3

      A good old "👍" no contact and you can do it far away. 👍😎

    • @iammrbeat
      @iammrbeat  4 роки тому +3

      @@CassidyCope The only issue I have with the bow is its association to royalty throughout history.

    • @iammrbeat
      @iammrbeat  4 роки тому +3

      @@TerryTurner Might as well wave :)

    • @CassidyCope
      @CassidyCope 4 роки тому +2

      @@iammrbeat Considering what it meant to royalty, couldn't that be a positive? Rather than "I serve you, my liege" it could be "I'm at your service" with a response of "And I am at yours." It might show a willingness to help others, replacing the handshake's feature of showing a lack of will to stab someone.

  • @hyraemous
    @hyraemous 4 роки тому +129

    "shaking hands went extinct in 2020 after a virus took over the world and many people chose to do other greetings. As a result, the fist bump took over the world and replaced the once respectable handshake." - some historian.

    • @iammrbeat
      @iammrbeat  4 роки тому +20

      Your comment reminded me of Monty Python lol

    • @RemixedVoice
      @RemixedVoice 4 роки тому +7

      Dabbing at each other should become the new universal greeting/farewell/meeting.
      I'll see myself out.

    • @La-PetitMort
      @La-PetitMort 4 роки тому +1

      @@RemixedVoice why do corny suburban kids still bring up dabbing like it hasn't been dead for 5 years now?

    • @Ken19700
      @Ken19700 4 роки тому +1

      Fist bumping makes no sense. "Hey, I know you. Lets punch each other in the hand at the same time". - first fist bumpers

    • @danhobson24
      @danhobson24 4 роки тому

      No it didn’t

  • @PlacidSine
    @PlacidSine 4 роки тому +75

    Months ago I finished binging the presidential election video and saw my history teacher watching your videos which is so cool

    • @iammrbeat
      @iammrbeat  4 роки тому +14

      That is amazing. You must have a cool history teacher. heee heee :D

  • @Aetherius21
    @Aetherius21 4 роки тому +143

    The better title would be "Why Did We Shake Hands?"

    • @ChaosDarkLight
      @ChaosDarkLight 4 роки тому +3

      LMAO

    • @iammrbeat
      @iammrbeat  4 роки тому +23

      Like I said in the video, I predict it will be back.

    • @Aetherius21
      @Aetherius21 4 роки тому +3

      @@iammrbeat I believe so as well, its a bit absurd to think otherwise, but as to the current times :|

    • @alexandrub8786
      @alexandrub8786 4 роки тому +1

      @@Aetherius21 not if we introduce the french"roman salute" that the german have stolen.

    • @Aetherius21
      @Aetherius21 4 роки тому +2

      @@alexandrub8786 That'd be preferable. Imagine how cool people saluting each other like that on the street would be.

  • @blockmaster7264
    @blockmaster7264 4 роки тому +22

    Perfect timing to make a video like this Mr. Beat

    • @iammrbeat
      @iammrbeat  4 роки тому +5

      And what's crazy is that I planned on releasing it this spring anyway, before things got crazy.

  • @123G-r4d
    @123G-r4d 4 роки тому +14

    I have started bumping elbows with people. After a few times it becomes surprisingly natural

  • @ermesdallagasperina6136
    @ermesdallagasperina6136 4 роки тому +1

    Great video Mr Beat shaking hands is probably here to stay.

  • @bluedoorhandle715
    @bluedoorhandle715 4 роки тому +5

    Mr BEAT!

  • @jesuispretentieux
    @jesuispretentieux 4 роки тому +7

    Oh! Like with other people. I getcha

    • @iammrbeat
      @iammrbeat  4 роки тому +6

      People? Who is that?

  • @stevenparadise5932
    @stevenparadise5932 4 роки тому +5

    Hey there Mr. Beat how bout An elbow bump..Although waving “hello” (opening the hand with your palm facing out) is one of the most common gestures in American culture, it is very offensive in Greece. In the Middle East, avoid shaking anyone's hand of the opposite sex or giving the “thumbs up” sign to anyone you come across

    • @iammrbeat
      @iammrbeat  4 роки тому +1

      Indeed, I'm glad you brought that up. I do like the elbow bump.

  • @ekmalsukarno2302
    @ekmalsukarno2302 4 роки тому +10

    Mr Beat, can you please make a video titled 'Malaysia and Indonesia Compared'. Thank you very much.

  • @CynicalHistorian
    @CynicalHistorian 4 роки тому +14

    the real answer: so that we can spread disease! mwahaha

  • @markhaunert5029
    @markhaunert5029 4 роки тому

    New sub. I normally don't like channels that jump around but your work is awesome. Can't wait to watch more of your videos. Thanks for your work.

  • @AIBustos
    @AIBustos 4 роки тому +2

    Something about a good firm hand shake is so nice tho

    • @iammrbeat
      @iammrbeat  4 роки тому

      Yeah, it is such a warm gesture.

  • @jeffreyhebert5604
    @jeffreyhebert5604 4 роки тому +9

    Mr Beat's your channel has exploded.. congrats on getting there to the 200000 followers.. hmmm followers sounds funny..subs sounds better..you and Mrs Beat have an awesome day..make sure to shake her hand for me.. LOL

    • @iammrbeat
      @iammrbeat  4 роки тому +2

      She's the one person I can still shake hands with, other than my daughters. :) And yeah, the channel has grown a bit since the algorithm randomly favored some of my Presidential election videos. I appreciate you sticking around and your support! :D

    • @jeffreyhebert5604
      @jeffreyhebert5604 4 роки тому

      @@iammrbeat Mr Beat's..always support a valued channel. I might be old however love to learn..most channels I subscribe to are channels with some educational content..again you guys have an awesome day

  • @deiongeneveo218
    @deiongeneveo218 4 роки тому +4

    Random question Mr. Beat if you could pick any president to handle this crisis, who would you pick?

  • @David_Hendrickson
    @David_Hendrickson 4 роки тому +1

    Some say that the Beat bros. are still shaking each other's hands to this day...

    • @lukedetering4490
      @lukedetering4490 4 роки тому

      What brave souls to do this novel act during quarantine

    • @iammrbeat
      @iammrbeat  4 роки тому

      Sadly....I haven't even seen him since then. 😥

    • @David_Hendrickson
      @David_Hendrickson 4 роки тому

      @@iammrbeat And so the legend carries on in all our hearts...

  • @user-qp9pu1xi4k
    @user-qp9pu1xi4k 4 роки тому

    Simple way to put it: Natural intstinct when meeting people

  • @norwoodwildlife9849
    @norwoodwildlife9849 4 роки тому +2

    You were ahead of your time

  • @gabipo1329
    @gabipo1329 4 роки тому +8

    Thumbs up for the way you pronounced Fauci, from an Italian 😁

    • @iammrbeat
      @iammrbeat  4 роки тому +1

      lol thanks, I am not known for pronouncing names correctly

  • @crusherolies8195
    @crusherolies8195 4 роки тому

    its more than just to show you have no weapon. a true greeting with handshake includes the pat on the back. the handshake shows "hey i put my weapon away to show we arent about to fight". but the pat on the back shows, "hey i kept my shield ready and ive got your back covered with it"

  • @martinberlese
    @martinberlese 4 роки тому +1

    We should replace the handshake with a wink and a nod

  • @jopiaspieder1184
    @jopiaspieder1184 4 роки тому +1

    I do the first pump instead of the handshake

  • @kayzeaza
    @kayzeaza 4 роки тому

    Mr Beat strait breaking the law

  • @blackpanda7298
    @blackpanda7298 4 роки тому +1

    chileeeee, they can get my whole elbow in a sweater. mr. beat i standddd for your videos as a canadian i draw from your content to understand my american cousins - TY

    • @iammrbeat
      @iammrbeat  4 роки тому +2

      Well we are hard to understand because we can be quite irrational, but I shall do the best I can explaining myself. hee hee

  • @matthewlau307
    @matthewlau307 4 роки тому +1

    Why do we even use handshakes? Fist bumps, elbow bumps are so much better and so much more hygienic. And for people whose palms sweat a lot, handshakes are a nightmare. We avoid functions or gatherings just because of the prospect of shaking hands with other smh... Fuck handshakes

    • @iammrbeat
      @iammrbeat  4 роки тому

      I appreciate your passion. :)

  • @bosslax3162
    @bosslax3162 4 роки тому

    Handshakes won't end

  • @lukedetering4490
    @lukedetering4490 4 роки тому +2

    4:23 Here in the Fire Nation we bow, you Earth Kingdom colonial.

    • @iammrbeat
      @iammrbeat  4 роки тому +1

      I love your new profile pic

  • @beautifulcarpetdiagram
    @beautifulcarpetdiagram 4 роки тому

    When I was a kid I used to greet people like they did in "jojorabit" but without saying anything

  • @FloridaMan4205
    @FloridaMan4205 4 роки тому +2

    Hey, can you make a video on the Teapot Dome scandal? I think it would be really interesting for you to cover.

  • @lukedetering4490
    @lukedetering4490 4 роки тому

    Shaking Hands? I haven't heard that in awhile. What a crazy idea! And don't get me started about the insane idea of going out in public without my homemade mask

  • @israelarteaga4385
    @israelarteaga4385 4 роки тому

    Another suggestion: please do a comparison video on Bolivia and peru!

  • @jackremington3397
    @jackremington3397 4 роки тому +1

    I Loved the Trump/Abe clip!!!

  • @reddykilowatt
    @reddykilowatt 4 роки тому

    Put your hand in the hand of the man
    Who stilled the water
    Put your hand in the hand of the man
    Who calmed the sea
    Take a look at yourself
    And you can look at others differently
    Put your hand in the hand of the man
    From Galilee

  • @davidmurphy563
    @davidmurphy563 4 роки тому +4

    Answer: we don't anymore and probably never will again

    • @iammrbeat
      @iammrbeat  4 роки тому +1

      I think we will. It's too engrained in cultures around the world.

    • @davidmurphy563
      @davidmurphy563 4 роки тому

      @@iammrbeat It's hard to think of an analogous situation to know with any certainty. Obviously a major factor will be the length of the pandemic. If there is never a vaccine and herd immunity is held off with distancing then a moderate risk could continue for many years. If we return to normal within a year or two (I think sooner with something unessential like handshakes is unlikely) then yes, we could just go back.
      I think it will come down to whether something replaces the function. I would argue that it's not the act that is ingrained but its function and it won't take long for the reflex to be lost. I can see nodding, holding up a hand, etc replacing it.
      Time will tell.

  • @kayzeaza
    @kayzeaza 4 роки тому

    The elbow bump is huge in the food industry since if you shake hands you have to wash your hands again

  • @GiffysChannel
    @GiffysChannel 4 роки тому +2

    I'm so happy you used the clip from Jojo Rabbit. Also, will newsvoice let me add the Corbett Report to my news feed. If not then no thank you ;)

    • @iammrbeat
      @iammrbeat  4 роки тому

      Yep, of course you can. But folks will mark it as "Right" leaning.

    • @GiffysChannel
      @GiffysChannel 4 роки тому

      @@iammrbeat Good to know. It's too bad they are only using the legacy left/right axis. This reminds me of a nice video you did on the other political spectrums. 😄🤙

  • @scifience8297
    @scifience8297 4 роки тому +1

    Please do a video on the history of anarchism

  • @israelarteaga4385
    @israelarteaga4385 4 роки тому

    Please do a comparison video between Argentina and Mexico!

  • @stargarden2577
    @stargarden2577 4 роки тому

    Fend for yourself! Shun the handshake!

    • @iammrbeat
      @iammrbeat  4 роки тому

      Ain't nobody be shaking hands these days for sure.

  • @randomdudeontheinternet4827
    @randomdudeontheinternet4827 4 роки тому +2

    SOCIAL DISTANCE

  • @1m2rich
    @1m2rich 2 роки тому

    I don't shake hands. Hugs sometimes.

  • @eddiestilll
    @eddiestilll 3 роки тому

    i luv doing those cool af custom handshakes wit all my homies. always shows dat u mean well xD

  • @devingiles6597
    @devingiles6597 4 роки тому +1

    Hey, Mr. Beat. How about you cover the Great Recession from 2008?

    • @iammrbeat
      @iammrbeat  4 роки тому

      That's a great suggestion!

  • @estebanmorales6487
    @estebanmorales6487 4 роки тому

    In my country, it's a handshake AND a hug, or at least a mutual pat in the back. Well, it was, anyway. Now it's just an awkward stare.

  • @jeffreyhebert5604
    @jeffreyhebert5604 4 роки тому +3

    One more thing Mr Beat's sir, I'm curious what media platform you using to teach your students? Do you do your classes live or use some other way. My brother used to use chalkboard I think when he was a professor. curious in California.

    • @iammrbeat
      @iammrbeat  4 роки тому +2

      I use Google Classroom and Google Meet for my students in real life. :)

    • @jeffreyhebert5604
      @jeffreyhebert5604 4 роки тому +1

      @@iammrbeat no excuses for your students to stop learning.. that's great

    • @lukedetering4490
      @lukedetering4490 4 роки тому

      @@iammrbeat Just link them to your channel. Now they really have no excuse to learn

  • @alg11297
    @alg11297 4 роки тому

    Before you time, Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner had some records (?) where they interviewed an imaginary 2,000 year old man. Among the many questions asked was , Where does shaking hands come from and Brooks goes into a whole spiel about disarming your opponent. "He could have a small stone in there and stick it in your eye" But what about dancing? Oh that is the complete immobilization....both hands and you keep his feet busy so he can't kick you.

    • @iammrbeat
      @iammrbeat  4 роки тому

      Rob Reiner? Was this a movie? Dang, I have to watch it. It sounds amazing.

  • @kanava6169
    @kanava6169 4 роки тому +3

    More like: Why we used to shake hands?

    • @iammrbeat
      @iammrbeat  4 роки тому +1

      Pretty much, but I think there will be a sequel. :)

  • @samr1931
    @samr1931 4 роки тому +1

    *Why did we shake hands

    • @iammrbeat
      @iammrbeat  4 роки тому +1

      Pretty much. But I predict it will be back.

  • @TrenchReynolds
    @TrenchReynolds 4 роки тому

    Hip checks.

    • @iammrbeat
      @iammrbeat  4 роки тому +1

      That might get really awkward with some people. I like it.

  • @thedailybellringer
    @thedailybellringer 4 роки тому +2

    Wonder if this tradition will continue after COVID-19?

    • @iammrbeat
      @iammrbeat  4 роки тому +2

      I think it will. It's too engrained in cultures around the world.

  • @scimaniac
    @scimaniac 4 роки тому

    The blood pact. Both person slit their hand and shook on blood. Blood is thicker than water.

  • @Estarfigam
    @Estarfigam 4 роки тому

    In honor of Leonard Nimoy we should do the Vulcan Salute.

  • @adityasanthanam1945
    @adityasanthanam1945 4 роки тому

    Shaling hands will always be what I do.

  • @DstrokeTV
    @DstrokeTV 4 роки тому

    Mr. Beat? More like Mr. BULK!!! Man's got some GUNS hidden in those sleeves.

  • @MissMarinaCapri
    @MissMarinaCapri 4 роки тому

    Instead of shaking hands from now on we can just look into each others eyes intensely and try to see the other person’s soul.
    Yeah, like that’s ever going to happen

  • @cyrusissari742
    @cyrusissari742 4 роки тому

    Hey could you do a compared video on Montana and Idaho or even Montana and Wyoming

  • @annabrown9850
    @annabrown9850 4 роки тому

    I have resorted the the Vulcan salute of Live long & prosper V

    • @iammrbeat
      @iammrbeat  4 роки тому

      I like that one and have used it myself.

  • @comradestalin1109
    @comradestalin1109 4 роки тому

    We replace handshakes with jumpfrog

  • @shronkler1994
    @shronkler1994 4 роки тому

    Nice

  • @christianrodier3381
    @christianrodier3381 4 роки тому

    That is interesting

  • @livewirevoltage8550
    @livewirevoltage8550 4 роки тому

    Just found this channel and I love it. Could you do a comparison video of Michigan and Ohio? I dont think many people know about our rivalry but we even (kinda) fought a battle over territory!

    • @iammrbeat
      @iammrbeat  4 роки тому +1

      I already did!

    • @livewirevoltage8550
      @livewirevoltage8550 4 роки тому

      @@iammrbeat I didnt see it on your channel page but I'll go find it 😁 thank you!

  • @richardgreiner9264
    @richardgreiner9264 4 роки тому

    Shaking hands will be replaced with the more formal bow

  • @thndr_5468
    @thndr_5468 4 роки тому

    I'd be totally down with getting rid of handshakes altogether forever. First bumps all the way!

    • @Kage042
      @Kage042 4 роки тому +1

      Fist bumps can still spread disease. YMCA dance all the way.

  • @ba2.0T
    @ba2.0T 4 роки тому

    I don’t know about everyone else but I kind of like the handshake, it establishes physical human contact with someone you first meet.

  • @tellthemborissentyou
    @tellthemborissentyou 4 роки тому

    You should do the history of The Go-Go's on your other channel. "We got the beat, we got the beat, yeah , we got the beat."

    • @iammrbeat
      @iammrbeat  4 роки тому +1

      lol I actually did plan on that eventually

  • @geico1975
    @geico1975 4 роки тому

    We should keep the handshake and use it sparingly:)

  • @soullesseater9327
    @soullesseater9327 4 роки тому

    Because why not

  • @healyfamily4
    @healyfamily4 4 роки тому

    bring back the Federalist Bow

  • @DacLMK
    @DacLMK 4 роки тому

    In my country it is common for people to greet each other by kissing on the cheeks 3 times, very similar like Borat does in his movie. When we greet, the two persons start their kiss on the left cheek, then on the right cheek and finish on the left cheek.

    • @iammrbeat
      @iammrbeat  4 роки тому

      Which country?

    • @DacLMK
      @DacLMK 4 роки тому

      @@iammrbeat Republic of Macedonia (or now it's known as North Macedonia but i prefer not to use that name)

    • @iammrbeat
      @iammrbeat  4 роки тому

      @@DacLMK Balkins represent. If you don't mind me asking you, if I compared Serbia to a country, which one should it be compared to?

    • @DacLMK
      @DacLMK 4 роки тому

      @@iammrbeat In my opinion, I think you should compare Serbia with Bulgaria. They are similar but they have their differences.

  • @H0TWHEELS
    @H0TWHEELS 3 роки тому

    It was before
    Germs because a Big thing

  • @danhobson24
    @danhobson24 3 роки тому +1

    Fauci tried to end the handshake 🤝 but failed miserably

  • @kmcshane8725
    @kmcshane8725 4 роки тому

    Off topic, but in my opinion, your voice sounds like Michael Scott from the American TV show, the Office.

  • @AustinSauter
    @AustinSauter 8 місяців тому

    Mr. Beat kisses his wife. What if his former principal watches this and punishes him accordingly.

  • @blessedwifeandmama
    @blessedwifeandmama 4 роки тому

    Handshakes need to go away forever like why where have their hands been idk

  • @chables74
    @chables74 Рік тому

    Algormancy!

  • @detroitplayerz
    @detroitplayerz 4 роки тому

    Nashville vs Memphis comparison?

  • @mathieuleader8601
    @mathieuleader8601 4 роки тому

    handshakes being Quaker in origin like to be harty like their breakfast staple oatmeal

  • @whyamihere832
    @whyamihere832 4 роки тому +1

    0:18 Spread Germs Very Easy, WTH

  • @_ch1pset
    @_ch1pset 4 роки тому

    I used to joke in high school with my friend that she was "bumping elbows" with other guys that weren't her boyfriend. Me and my friends would do that a lot. I've been bumping elbows for years. It's my preferred method of greeting when my hands are full, or when I'm eating. I would like to propose a more formal method of the elbow bump though. Put your fist to your chest, touch elbows, and pat/grab the other person's shoulder with your free hand. Eh, that will never catch on, who am I kidding

  • @walkernel
    @walkernel 4 роки тому

    Lmfao for some reason I thought you were gonna say “newd vpn”

  • @sevilnatas9076
    @sevilnatas9076 4 роки тому +1

    5:39 did Mr beat just shake someone's hand?

  • @sadetwizelve
    @sadetwizelve 2 роки тому

    Bow>handshake

  • @МаксимШатохин-н7ы
    @МаксимШатохин-н7ы 4 роки тому

    But if people have been shaking hands in order to convince each other in their own absence of weapons in the start of the meeting, so why do we shake our hands as a farewell?

  • @wj우주
    @wj우주 4 роки тому +1

    hi

  • @nakiinami
    @nakiinami 4 роки тому +5

    Hey! I'm early to a video!

  • @HistoryNerd808
    @HistoryNerd808 4 роки тому +1

    Very possible we may not ever again, even after coronavirus is under control.

    • @iammrbeat
      @iammrbeat  4 роки тому

      It's certainly possible, but I doubt it. It's too engrained.

  • @jimmyshrimbe9361
    @jimmyshrimbe9361 4 роки тому

    Imagine if fist bumps completely replaced handshakes.

    • @iammrbeat
      @iammrbeat  4 роки тому

      That seriously would be crazy, considering it was something only "cool" and "hip" folks did not that long ago.

  • @AntonioCostaRealEstate
    @AntonioCostaRealEstate 4 роки тому

    Just bow. As the Japanese do. Works the same way.

  • @fikipilot
    @fikipilot Рік тому

    I still don't understand. Why, now DO we shake hands? Greetings and salutations? Here's a more poignant question; not why do we shake, but why do we shake with our right hands, and is left hand shaking considered offensive? Where did that come from in pop culture social mores?

  • @sohopedeco
    @sohopedeco 4 роки тому

    When I studied in China, I get a great deal of cultural shock when greeting girls, given in Brazil women nearly always greet by touching their cheeks. Most women thought I was being weirdly invasive.

    • @iammrbeat
      @iammrbeat  4 роки тому +1

      I love the Brazilian greeting

  • @EvilSpiritRAMP
    @EvilSpiritRAMP 3 роки тому

    1:43 Mr Beat sir. Im sorry but you are crazy. Jk luv ur videos

  • @bernardoviana1774
    @bernardoviana1774 4 роки тому +2

    Hey Mr. Beat, have you seen my suggestions?

    • @iammrbeat
      @iammrbeat  4 роки тому +2

      Probably? I don't remember lol

  • @Clueback
    @Clueback Рік тому

    This looks like the title of a Vsauce video

  • @thecornydu7262
    @thecornydu7262 4 роки тому +1

    Shake of hand

  • @JR-ws6pz
    @JR-ws6pz 4 роки тому

    Shaking hands was stupid and antiquated anyways ,I always thought so.

    • @iammrbeat
      @iammrbeat  4 роки тому

      So fist bump it is?

    • @JR-ws6pz
      @JR-ws6pz 4 роки тому

      @@iammrbeat hell yea 👊

  • @thinkabout602
    @thinkabout602 4 роки тому

    Gotta say - handshakes are a thing of the past ✌🏼

    • @iammrbeat
      @iammrbeat  4 роки тому +1

      I doubt it. I really do think they'll be back after this is all over.

    • @thinkabout602
      @thinkabout602 4 роки тому

      @@iammrbeat I'll bet you $5.00 - let's shake on that 😆

    • @iammrbeat
      @iammrbeat  4 роки тому +1

      😁

  • @paulwarren796
    @paulwarren796 4 роки тому

    I DON'T .

  • @valeriavagapova
    @valeriavagapova 4 роки тому

    I'm HIGHLY confused by whatever is going on at 1:00 . Anybody has any explanation??

  • @ynbynb1610
    @ynbynb1610 4 роки тому

    You make a video every Friday but you missed a Friday.
    Can you tell me why?