Why do people shake hands as a greeting?

People shake hands as a greeting because it shows they are friendly and ready to say hello or goodbye.

When two people meet, they often shake hands, that means one person grabs the other’s hand and moves it up and down. This is like when you give your friend a high-five, but instead of just slapping hands, you do a little dance with them.

Imagine you have a toy, and you want to share it with someone. You might offer them half of it, that’s like sharing. When people shake hands, they’re kind of doing the same thing: they're offering part of themselves to show they are friendly or trustworthy.

You don’t need any special tools for this, just your hand! Whether you meet a new friend at school or say goodbye to your mom after a fun day, shaking hands is like giving each other a little hug with your hands. It’s simple, fast, and works every time!