An unrelated image but not totally so. Don't focus on hocus pocus. |
Focus on first offering the hand, whose hand reaches on top, as well as holding it longer than the other person. Hat tip to Sam Seder.
Not a progressive, but having a moment to treasure. Notice the glide and slide on that "... so help me God," bit of the oath. It really does not belong in swearing allegiance to a nation and its laws and to a secular office and its duties. It's surplus word use.