Sentence examples for to avoid shaking from inspiring English sources

Questioned after the ceremony, Terry admitted he had deliberately sought to avoid shaking hands with Bernstein.

(The contortion that one legislator performs to avoid shaking Mr. Moore's hand is an amusing moment of found slapstick).

Even without an election five months away, Nicolas Sarkozy, the French president, would have been tempted to avoid shaking Cameron's hand.

As Benjamin, dressed like an Edwardian dandy, jetés around the stage to avoid shaking his brother's grimy hand in a farewell gesture, P. S. confesses, "I view you with a mixture of worship, envy and hate so strong you might call it love".

You might also want to avoid shaking people's hands, except for in Australia.

The 550 delegates, alternates and guests were advised by the California GOP to avoid shaking hands with others, to wash hands frequently, to avoid sharing food and to not use the delegation buses to the convention if they have any symptoms, according to the delegation email.

Given the high magnification of the telescope it is difficult to avoid shakes.

Hold carefully to avoid shake and apply as required.

Prop the camera on something (perhaps its bag or its strap) and use the self-timer to avoid shake from pushing on the button if the item is propped on is soft.

I shut toilet doors with my elbows, I avoid shaking hands to the point of rudeness and when it comes to escalators, it seems I'd rather tumble 100ft through a string of aghast commuters than risk being contaminated by the handrail.

Those who have to travel are being urged to avoid public places, wash their hands frequently, avoid shaking hands and observe careful hygiene.