Have you ever shaken the hand of someone who is clearly ridden with dirt? It’s a strange feeling knowing that you’re in close contact with a person who is potentially harbouring a ton of harmful bacteria that can make you ill at a later date.
But still, imagine the scene – you’re in a business meeting and the only option you have is to shake this smelly client’s hand. Recoiling from them with a wretch might lead you to lose your client so, really, what else can you do? And, as their grip tightens to show that they don’t have a limp handshake, you feel their sweaty palms and grimy digits closing in around you.