How to greet a person who is quadriplegic?

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When I was watching the last episode of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”, I noticed that one man greeted Brian (the man with paralysis) by touching heads. Is this the proper way to greet someone who has no movement in his arms/hands, or is this only for friends/acquaintances? Or is it better to ask if he shakes hands?

Update:

JMITW: Thank you for actually answering my question. I was just curious.

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  • Touching heads is only between close friends. It is appropriate to reach out for their hand and just touch it and than wait for a reaction that it is OK to shake hands – usually a smile or a nod of some sort. If they grimace or say something you know you have done enough. Many are afraid to touch a person who has quadriplegia and even if you can’t feel the touch – it is nice to be touched (respectfully).

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  • Umm talk to them like a normal person. Their ears still work!!

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  • Umm just say hello?

  • I would just say hello.

  • ask if he will shake your hand

    if he declines he is obviously being rude and you should spit on him

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