@ehBeth,
ehBeth wrote:
I'll drop the handshake happily, but I'm not giving up hugging.
Already looking forward to hugs with my hug buddies when we're released.
What about warm smiles, maybe with a cute head-tilt, plus some fun waving and/or other nice gesturing, like bowing or saluting?
You can convey affection/kindness without physical touch. Spiritually positive feelings can even come from voice calls and even text, e.g. emojis.