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Originally Posted by warrrreagl
I have noticed a rather defiant outrage among people who don't wash their hands very much. They seem threatened by those of us who do wash hands a lot, and they feel obligated to "convert" us by referencing studies showing that germs are good for you when you're a small kid, and blah blah blah. Keep in mind that everyone's body is different, and a headcold that might be a small inconvenience to some could be potentially devastating to others. Therefore, don't get your panties twisted crooked just because some of us prefer to remain clean while eating.
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About 10 years ago, I had some health problems where I had almost no immune system left. Any fever meant hospitalization. I was really good about washing my hands, but couldn't figure out why I kept getting sick, until I was in a public restroom one day and saw someone leave without washing their hands. After that, I became pretty obsessive about it and I still am. As a result though, over the last few years, I can only remember getting a cold once. I haven't gotten quite to the point of being like Monk, but I'm always very careful before I eat anything.