Originally posted by: ricarleite
But if you think about it, the exit handle is touched by people leaving the restroom, and who have washed their hands...
But all it takes is one guy who used the stall without handwashing to ruin it for everyone. If the door is non-latching, I usually use my shoe to push it open to avoid touching anything.
Originally posted by: ricarleite
So please, if you ever see someone at your office brushing their teeth after lunch, don't act as if it's weird, ask him where is he from. Odds are he is a compatriot of mine!
But if you think about it, the exit handle is touched by people leaving the restroom, and who have washed their hands...
But all it takes is one guy who used the stall without handwashing to ruin it for everyone. If the door is non-latching, I usually use my shoe to push it open to avoid touching anything.
Originally posted by: ricarleite
So please, if you ever see someone at your office brushing their teeth after lunch, don't act as if it's weird, ask him where is he from. Odds are he is a compatriot of mine!
A Chinese guy I used to work with brushed his teeth mid-day and it was weird. Why? Because he was not afraid to hock up a good loogie and generally make a lot of noise while he went about his business, causing anyone present to be quite uncomfortable/disgusted.
On the topic of general hygiene, one thing I have become particularly aware of is what people do with their hands after touching their mouth/licking their fingers (I work in a biopharmaceutical laboratory and therefore have the habit of not touching my mouth or eyes with my fingers). It's not uncommon for me to see someone (at a cafeteria-style food joint) take a bite of their food, lick their fingers, and then go grab something from the counter that requires them to touch a handle that others will need to use. I find it gross but inevitable.
Also, I definitely avoid supermarket samples that include some sort of dip (apples w/caramel, bread w/cheese spread, etc.) because I always see unaccompanied kids double-dipping (and some adults, too!) and I have no desire to share spit with them.