Why do we shake hands as a common greeting ritual?

We shake hands to show we are friendly and trustworthy, just like when you share your favorite toy with a friend.

When two people meet, they often shake hands. It’s like giving each other a little high-five, but with hands instead of fists. This action shows that they are ready to be friends or work together.

Long ago, people used to fight when they met new people. But if two people shook hands, it meant they were not going to fight, they wanted to be friends or make a deal. It was like saying, “I promise I won’t hit you!”

Today, we still use this old habit as a greeting. When you shake someone’s hand, you are showing that you are kind, and you believe in them, just like when you hold hands with your friend at the park!