Air Handshake Mingle and No Touch Greetings

Subgroup Size

Small Group

Duration

30 minutes

External Cost

No

Lesson Plan

Source

Adapted by Dr. Kenneth Tanemura, CILMAR, from:
Stanchfield, J. (2021, September 2). "Air handshake mingle" and “distanced concentric circles," – active engagement and social connection at a physical distance. Experiential Tools. https://blog.experientialtools.com/2021/09/02/air-handshake-mingle-and-distanced-concentric-circles-active-engagement-and-social-connection-at-a-physical-distance/

Original activity from Aimee Desrosier Cochran.

Tags:

  1. etiquette
  2. friendship
  3. icebreaker
  4. kinesthetic
  5. nonverbal communication

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to: 1. Identify and enact greetings from around the world. 2. Demonstrate rapport-building strategies and engage in meaningful interactions with others.