This person has no idea that cold sores/fever blisters are from a virus that can be transmitted. This person is a close family member.
2006-06-26 07:00:41 · 28 answers · asked by kwanyin_mama 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
While the virus causing cold sores isn't really a big deal, and three out of five adults have it, why be passive? Unless they're very set in their ways, and won't listen, this is the sort of thing you can just say straight out. If they don't understand how cold sores work, it might be time they got some education. You might not want to use the word "herpes", especially if they're older. They'll definitely overreact and think you're saying that they're diseased and unclean. Just treat it like a flu you don't want your child to catch- especially since it never goes away. If they think you're being unreasonable, pull out the big guns- get a pamphlet from your doctor.
2006-06-26 07:42:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-19 15:27:59 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This situation is one that you need not to worry about the other person's feelings. Come right out and say it!! Especially on children, kids put their fingers in their mouths so regularly, what is to say they don't transfer to the lower regions?? This happens, cold sores transfer down below, that is why you never let a guy with a cold sore, uh, eat at the buffet. ha Just be stern and compassionate and tell them, LIPS OFF
2006-06-26 07:05:16 · answer #3 · answered by Jodie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you tell them that if you catch them kissing your kid, sharing a cup or doing anything that can transmit this to your kid you will cut their freaking lips off and shove them down their neck.
If they have already kissed your kid with said nasty lips, your kid has already picked up the virus, they may not break out for many years, but when they do you can tell them thats its a nice little present from auntie pus lips.
2006-06-26 07:05:14 · answer #4 · answered by NONAME 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Inform them that you are not trying to be rude but you want them to know that cold sores are viruses and can be transmitted through touching kissing etc. Let them know that you would like it if they please dont kiss your child while they have a cold sore but they can when thewy dont...if that makes sense.
2006-06-26 07:08:09 · answer #5 · answered by sandra m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you say "HEY dont kiss my kid! Are you tring to give them your HERPIES! what kind of sicko are you anyway?? And while we are on the subject how did you get that thing anyway? what did you put in your mouth to get that there? Maybe you should be less orally fixated and get some zorverax to make that go away it is discusting to look at as a matter of fact how can you even come out of your house with that thing growing on your face ewwwwwwww........!" something like that outta work...
2006-06-26 07:06:51 · answer #6 · answered by hate dept 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Say your child is not feeling well. Or just say :Do you have a cold sore? If you do you know they can spread you might not want to kiss anyone till you get better."
2006-06-26 07:04:47 · answer #7 · answered by Golden Ivy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not want my child to have herpes. That is what a cold sore is. They should know not to, but just say cold sores are contagious.
2006-06-26 07:06:29 · answer #8 · answered by mike67333 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
EW!
I don't know, um..politely ask them not to kiss the kid and tell them that is a type of herpes and can be transmitted.
2006-06-26 07:03:07 · answer #9 · answered by KAiT 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell them your child is coming down with a cold, or just getting over a cold and you don't want that person catching it
2006-06-26 07:09:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋