Honesty is the best policy. I explain that as a religious orthodox lady I am not permitted to shake hands with men! We had a Prince (from English Royalty) come visit. He stretched out his hand to shake my hand – I was nervous and told him the truth, He apologised. My boss was upset with me (he said I should have shaken hands) but then could not say anything when the prince asked why he had not been forwarned.
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