Is it normal to be afraid of people who are coughing or sneezing?

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Especially when they don't cover their mouths and noses. Especially in an elevator or bus or any other confined or indoor area?

I will run away if I'm in a store. If I'm in line I will go to another checkout, and if I'm on the bus I will move to another seat and open a window. If I am in an elevator I will hold my breath.

I wash my hands after being in public and I carry hand sanitizer and use it after handling money or doorknobs, or shaking hands (my hands are not dry or raw from over-washing). I never eat food that others have handled without gloves unless I am related to them and know they washed their hands. I rarely eat at restaurants and I never share drinks or any utensils or personal tools ever. I also carry a "just in case" doctor's mask (though I have never had to use it).

I used to get sick a lot as a child but since using this technique I seem to not catch as many communicable diseases.

Does anyone else do this, and could it be considered rude behavior?

If we all did this wouldn't it hugely cut down on the spread of many common communicable diseases and illnesses?

Do you think it's normal?

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Based on 40 votes (24 yes)
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  • amiami
    9 years ago

    I guess it's good that you are aware of germs and what they can do to you, but try not to take it a little too far because I think you care too much no offense.

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  • hairyfairy
    11 years ago

    People are the biggest disease spreaders in the animal kingdom, so It`s wise to have as little contact with their revolting habits as possible.

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  • Angel_in_a_Glass_Dress
    11 years ago

    " I never eat food that others have handled without gloves"

    You DO realize that gloves only work if they're changed on a regular basis right?

    I mean sure, I've seen people who yell at workers for not wearing gloves but... most times when reviewing the health code for that area, gloves aren't even required.

    In effect gloves spread a false sense of security, meaning that they're more apt to spread germs because people automatically think "gloves mean clean" even if they're not changing them.

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    • notbnormal
      11 years ago

      You have a great point, and yes I do realize this.

      I worked in food service and had to change into a fresh pair of gloves before touching any food, and they were disposed of immediately afterwards. I expect that any food establishment that has a glove rule also has expectations of how and when the gloves should be worn and disposed of.

      Of course I also realize that people don't follow the rules always, which is why I limit my exposure to eating out all together, gloves or no gloves.

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      • Angel_in_a_Glass_Dress
        11 years ago

        not always. don't forget that many health codes don't require gloves in the first place, unless the worker has a cut/wound, fake nails, nail polish, or jewelry on etc.

        so as long as the hands are washed regularly there's no need for gloves anyway.

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