Just seeing how many people do this and know why they should.
2007-12-22 11:38:01 · 9 answers · asked by Butterfly 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
The First Line of Defense Against Germs
Germs - such as bacteria and viruses - can be transmitted several different ways, especially by touching dirty hands or changing dirty diapers. Other ways germs spread include:
through contaminated water and food
through droplets released during a cough or a sneeze
through contaminated surfaces
through a sick person's body fluids
If kids pick up germs from one of these sources, they can unknowingly become infected simply by touching their eyes, nose, or mouth. And once they're infected, it's usually just a matter of time before the whole family comes down with the same illness.
Good hand washing is your first line of defense against the spread of many illnesses - and not just the common cold. More serious illnesses such as meningitis, bronchiolitis, influenza, hepatitis A, and most types of infectious diarrhea can be stopped with the simple act of washing your hands
2007-12-22 12:06:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Our hands have a lot of germs on them, which we collect just as we do our daily activities. Washing before a meal helps to avoid putting those germs into our mouths.
2007-12-22 23:36:29 · answer #2 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to keep from getting sick
many diseases could be prevented by washing hands with plain soap, not only before eating , but after using the bathroom as well . there are other times when hand washing is necessary .
2007-12-22 19:47:05 · answer #3 · answered by sweet tooth 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Because your hands collect germs. Thats one way viruses get passed around is by people not washing their hands with hot water and soap.
2007-12-22 20:16:57 · answer #4 · answered by Dovahkiin 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its hygienic to wash and remain clean before every meal.
2007-12-23 08:39:18 · answer #5 · answered by nazbak 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To get rid of any dirt or germs you may have picked up while touching surfaces that other people have touched. If you don't, the dirt and germs get in your food and you could get sick.. You can ask any health professional. I thought everyone knew this by now?
2007-12-22 21:14:23 · answer #6 · answered by bainaashanti 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because when you eat if your hands are dirty it will get on the food and then you consume the food as well as the germs
2007-12-22 19:45:06 · answer #7 · answered by Fibonacci01123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't know what's getting on your hands the whole day. Stay healthy-do it for yourself and people around you.
2007-12-23 12:42:06 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Two reasons, hygiene and who wants to look at someone's dirty, grubby hands at meal-time?
2007-12-22 20:04:36 · answer #9 · answered by liorio1 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋