Want to Be Danish? You'd Better Shake Hands

Reuters
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COPENHAGEN—Afghan-born Sakandar Khan, 30, was among the first nine new Danish citizens who shook hands with Denmark’s immigration minister under a new law that makes a handshake the final step in the naturalization process.

“This is a huge thing for me. I am thrilled,” the former practicing Muslim, dressed in shirt and tie, said with a smile.