I think that you should re think what you just said.
Actually I re-read and re-think most of (if not all) the things that I write before posting it. So, what exactly seems to be the problem?
Let me guess: Because I wrote
"...merely a "robotic" reaction." you now think that shaking hands after the match and good sportsmanship in general is totally unimportant and superfluous to me?!? Well, guess what, it is not.
Short version:
"robotic" reaction = (professional) players are usually still in
playing mode while shaking hands (with the umpires)
Long version: When I write "robotic" reaction I am just pointing out to the fact that many players, in particular professional ones, are still in heavy
playing mode seconds (or even minutes) after the match. I am not questioning the custom of shaking hands after a match at all, but you wanna make me look that way to a certain degree by taking this sentence out of context. It seems to me that you are artificially creating a problem at my expenses where there is actually none. Anyway, so when it's time to shake hands, sometimes some players only realize in that moment, that because of cultural/ religious circumstances it's not possible for the female muslim umpires to shake their hand. So the players slightly bow or nod their head, and that's it. No big deal for everyone involved...
Do I blame the players for still being in playing mode while shaking hands? Certainly not. Do I blame female muslim umpires for acting according to their religious beliefs? Certainly not.
So, in the end I give you the benefit of doubt, that you somehow misread my comment/ wording. Please take also in account that english is actually not my first language, so there could be nuances in my wording here and there that could be slightly "misleading"...Furthermore I would like you to not take things out of context (more or less) randomly, simply because I tend to give long explanations occasionally. Thank you.
Jimbo