All members of the Scout Movement use the same salute. The salute is made with the right hand and is only used when you are standing at alert (hands by your side and feet together). It is used as a greeting and as a sign of respect. Scouts salute with three fingers to remind you of
Duty to God,
To the Queen
Help other people
The Scout Sign is similar to the salute but you hold your hand at shoulder height. It is only used when someone is making or renewing their Promise.
Scout Handshake
Scouts greet each other in a special way. They always shake hands with their left hand. The origins of this custom come from when Baden-Powell was a soldier in Africa. He saw lots of tribal chiefs who carried spears and shields. He noticed that it was a sign of great trust to offer your left hand when shaking hands. This is because if you shake with your left hand you will have to put down your shield while the other person still has a spear in their hand!
All members of the Scout Movement use the same salute. The salute is made with the right hand and is only used when you are standing at alert (hands by your side and feet together). It is used as a greeting and as a sign of respect. Scouts salute with three fingers to remind you of
Scouts greet each other in a special way. They always shake hands with their left hand. The origins of this custom come from when Baden-Powell was a soldier in Africa. He saw lots of tribal chiefs who carried spears and shields. He noticed that it was a sign of great trust to offer your left hand when shaking hands. This is because if you shake with your left hand you will have to put down your shield while the other person still has a spear in their hand!