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Monday March 21, 2016

Cuban President Raul Castro tries to lift up the arm of President Obama at the conclusion of their joint news conference in Havana, Cuba, on Monday. Ramon Espinosa/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

Obama And Castro Share An Awkward Handshake In Cuba After Historic Meeting

March 21, 2016 • What began as a regular handshake after a historic meeting between the leaders went awry as the Cuban leader raised Obama's limp arm above his head. It was awkward.

Saturday July 19, 2014

In The World Of Global Gestures, The Fist Bump Stands Alone

One set of knuckles meets another. Both are equal in this greeting that expresses approval and triumph. Meredith Rizzo/NPR hide caption

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Goats and Soda

In The World Of Global Gestures, The Fist Bump Stands Alone

July 19, 2014 • Obama does it. And increasingly, so do folks around the world. Why is the fist bump so popular? And do other cultures have similar gestures?