Fist bump. I try to never shake hands with anyone I don't know in Jamaica. Shaking hands is a good way for something you do not want to be placed into your hand, or for them to hold on for dear life while trying to sell you something.
Actually I try to never really touch anyone or have them touch me.
So far I have not run into any major issues with higglers, the ones I have dealt with have been friendly enough. I am polite, but firm. Most of them want to know if I am there alone since my husband needs to hide in the shade if we are on the beach and I am a sun-worshipper so we rarely are sitting together. I smile, say no, point to the husband, and tell them he looks like he is sleeping, but I promise you he is not, and right on queue my husband will wave, lol!
