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BRIAN MCGRORY

Reluctant embrace

By Brian McGrory
Globe Columnist / October 1, 2004

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Not all that long ago, the all-purpose handshake used to do just fine, thank you, a thought that occurred to me recently as I found myself hugging the cashier at my local Shaw's supermarket while he appeared to be summoning the police. (Full Article: 714 Words)

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