nonamesleft wrote:> John wrote:
>> nonamesleft wrote:
> |>> Sad how covid has turned some people into germophobes. Following good hygiene
>> is
> |>> probably a good/healthy thing. But when it starts becoming obsessive, it's not
>> good.
> |>>
> |>> I've watched people struggle to open doors/opening doors in funky ways because
>> they're
> |>> afraid to touch the door handle. I can't blame them, especially if they themselves
> |>> or people close to them got very sick, but it's sad when you see someone, especially
> |>> someone you've known for years, suddenly acting a bit obsessive.
>>
>> I'm doing that more - not because I've become obsessive or anything -- but simply
>> because Covid has made me much more aware of how bad I am at NOT touching my face
>> and such after touching things. Plus, Covid is still pretty prevalent -- and
> now
>> we've got flu season starting up. It just makes sense to be more careful.
>>
>> Also, I've realized how easy it is to have hand sanitizer around in the car and
> such.
>> So, am I using it much more often than I did pre-Covid? Absolutely. But only
> because
>> I've finally given things more thought -- not because I'm becoming obsessed with
>> it.
>>
>> That being said, sure, I might try to open a door without touching it as much
> --
>> but if it is overly difficult, I don't worry about it. Just try to remember to
> stop
>> touching my dang face randomly!
> This doesn't sound obsessive, more like being more aware/cautious.
>
> I think the whole thing hits a certain nerve with me because when you've known someone
> for years who suddenly starts opening doors with their shirt and telling others to
> wash their hands before touching things, it's, well, I'm not sure what to make of
> it. Somewhat sad I guess. If you're going to wash your hands anyway after going inside,
> why open the door with your shirt?
Members of my wife's family wash their hands barely after going number 2. They'll go to Cedar point, use every handrail they have access to and then want to eat without cleaning their hands. Oh, and they are sick puking at least once a month, but I know those two things aren't related in the slightest.