Say hello to some greetings that don’t spread germs. Handshake? Meet the foot shake! A lot of people use their hands to say hello. They may go for a handshake or a high-five. Thursday was National High Five Day in the United States. But before you raise your palm — stop! The world has changed because of the coronavirus. Many people are staying inside. One day, we’ll go out again though. And we may need new ways to say hey. Touching can spread germs. Dr. Anthony Fauci knows how to cut down on that. He is an expert on infectious diseases. “I don’t think we should shake hands ever again,” Fauci told The Wall Street Journal. He said this could slow down many sicknesses. So, we may have to say goodbye to some hellos. There are still plenty of greetings though. Some are already popular around the world. Others are a little silly. Here are some options: Do the Wave Give a wave from a safe distance. You could also try an air high-five. Hold your hand up high, but don’t touch. Let Your Feet Do the Talking Some people in China tried out a handshake for the feet. They tapped their feet together! Get Busy Bowing In many Asian nations, bowing is the way to say hey. It may be a full bow or a smaller type of nod. Salute! Members of the U.S. military salute. They hold their right hands up near their foreheads. Some people use their own versions to say hello. A Sci-Fi Salute! Spock is a character in the show Star Trek. He does a Vulcan salute. His four fingers make a big V! Say Hi with a Hat This hello comes from history. In the past, men greeted people by lifting their hats. This is called a tip of the hat or doffing one’s hat. Maybe it’s time to bring the hat back! Updated April 16, 2020, 5:01 P.M. (ET) By Ashley Morgan .