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When I occasionally purchase a canned beverage from a store, something I've never understood is how some cashiers will grab the can at its rim, right where I'm going to put my mouth in order to drink from it. Sure, I can wipe it off with my shirt, but why must I do that? Can't the cashier simply pick the can up, gripping it where my mouth will not be? Even supermarket cashiers will do this -- isn't there a special training school they attend anymore where they're instructed on simple supermarket etiquette, or do they simply not care that they may be spreading their germs?
You might want to consider medication for your "problem". I guarantee we don't man handle your pills before you take them
If the cashier touches the part where I'm not going to drink from, it's not a problem. Furthermore, even if somebody touched the part I'm going to drink from when they were stalking the cans an hour ago, chances are the bacteria they may have gotten on the can will be dead by then.
Now do we understand? BTW, don't they teach Biology 101 in school these days?
They still teach 101. Is that the class you skipped?
I carry lysol wipes and purell with me for wiping off surfaces or cans,etc
I also wash cans before I open them; such as beans,soups,etc
germs germs everywhere germs!!
Seriously Captain P. - BUY SOME HANDWIPES!! I understand you not wanting the cashier's germs, but seriously it is not her/his problem, is it? Handwipes, dude!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! P.S. Be careful where you drink tap beer (if you do). Bacteria-city if the establishment doesn't clean their taps properly or at all. Oh, sure the state is supposed to inspect, but with all the budget cuts you just never know. So, remember buy handwipes and you'll be fine!
If the cashier touches the part where I'm not going to drink from, it's not a problem. Furthermore, even if somebody touched the part I'm going to drink from when they were stalking the cans an hour ago, chances are the bacteria they may have gotten on the can will be dead by then.
Now do we understand? BTW, don't they teach Biology 101 in school these days?
Actually, Ummm... I guess you missed biology 101. Did you know that hepatitis can live for up to 48 hour on a non biological surface? This article says a week, but when I got my degree in laboratory technology, we learned 48 hours. Have you ever seen one of those documentaries where they swap things like door knobs? They are covered in living bacteria, even if not handled for hours and hours. Hepatitis Virus - Hepatitis Virus Life Outside the Body
Thanks dmarie123 and that's why I use handwipes. That is also why I don't put my fingers in my nose, eyes, and mouth until I am home. And when I get home I first wash my hands. To some this is freaky, to others not enough, to me it provides peace of mind and no illness (knock on wood ). I liked the stats you gave from class.
Thanks dmarie123 and that's why I use handwipes. That is also why I don't put my fingers in my nose, eyes, and mouth until I am home. And when I get home I first wash my hands. To some this is freaky, to others not enough, to me it provides peace of mind and no illness (knock on wood ). I liked the stats you gave from class.
Then I must be freaky too because I wash my hands as soon as I come home also. lol
It's just basic common sense.
And if I go out I try to stick to drinks that come in a bottle instead of a can. The best way to buy cans is when they are part of a sealed case & not exposed to people and dirt and whatnot.
Single cans should always be washed before opening.
what on earth did people do before they started selling Handy-wipes and things like that?
And what about salad at restaurants, and lettuce and tomatoes in Hamburger joints before plastic gloves came on the scene?
And have you did you ever notice in those pictures of acres and acres of vegetables, and the workers picking the crops, that's there's not a sign of a port-a-jon. Do you think that the workers walked all the way back to the beginning just to take a leak or a squat? That's REAL organic food.
It's a wonder that any of us are alive to discuss germs.
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). I liked the stats you gave from class.
