I don't shake hands with men, so when I feel that someone is going to try to shake my hand, I press it against my own upper chest with my palm to my chest, and say, "I don't shake hands, but I'm pleased to meet you" with a smile in my voice and on my face. I too, wish this custom would die. My father in law was very respected in his community and people used to kiss his hand, which he didn't like to accept; he was humble. He used to pull his hand back, kiss it, and touch it to his heart. The women in my community all kiss cheeks when meeting. It can be a bit much sometimes.