2006-08-03 17:02:01 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
We come in contact with so many germs all the time anyway--unless hand shaking is unique in its ability to spread germs, let's stay courteous!!
Of course, I'm a big hand washer advocate.
2006-08-03 17:06:49 · answer #1 · answered by Love2Sew 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think the problem today is we are too sterile. we are not exposed to enough germs there for weakening our immune defenses. i grew up in the south and people would cook a big dinner (lunch) and leave it on the stove covered with a table cloth and finish it off at supper. there was no air conditioning either. i don't recall anyone ever getting sick. i might add southerners used a lot of lard (grease) in their cooking. to this day i don't use band-aids, neosporin, or other antibiotics. i also think anti-bacterial soap kills off beneficial bacteria in body areas where they are needed. such as the ears, nose, arm pits, genital regions, anal area and feet.
2006-08-04 00:26:00 · answer #2 · answered by oddyerdy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I dont think so but if you want people to see you as very rude person then dont make any handshakes. Just be conscious that you should wash your hands before you put anything in your mouth.
2006-08-04 00:08:06 · answer #3 · answered by Erwin G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate doing the hand shaking thing (or worse the hugging and kissing thing) only to have that person tell me "oh, by the way I'm coming down with something," Gee, thanks!
I'd be in favor of adopting the Japanese bow greeting instead.
2006-08-04 00:04:52 · answer #4 · answered by Leesa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can get more germs by shaking hands than using a public restrooms toilet seat.
2006-08-04 00:08:06 · answer #5 · answered by David K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You pick up germs in everything you do including breathing and you cant stop that.
2006-08-04 00:06:42 · answer #6 · answered by vadragonslayer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO. if you are the worrry about germ go wash your hand in soapy water after
2006-08-04 00:06:03 · answer #7 · answered by MJane21 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hell yeah! I hate shaking hands, and at work I hate the awkward "do I shake or not shake" moment.
A wave is much better!!
2006-08-04 00:06:35 · answer #8 · answered by Miro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shaking hands, especially during business meetings are one sign of professionalism, while it is true that gems can be easily transferred during hand shake, its still a good business practice to do so...
2006-08-04 00:09:38 · answer #9 · answered by natalie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no people are disconnected too much already. and germs are all over anyhow, just need to keep yourself clean.
2006-08-04 00:06:39 · answer #10 · answered by andrea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋