Agree, agree, agree. Whenever I buy a bag of chips, I never never, offer any to anyone, don't know where the hand's been, so I hide and eat it. I don't handshake anyone before going to a meal and nowadays I do the back slap more often.

Now Banjo, say your piece and run, before the vultures attack!!!!!

Look people, virtually EVERYTING we humans come in contact with is literally CRAWLING with germs and bacteria. Take a look at a piece of meat under a microscope and you would never eat it. Its all this fuss about "hygiene" that makes us avoid the nasties but in turn weakens our immune system.

Gee, if we are going to be paranoid about a handshake, where does that leave us with kisses and other "contact" persuits? - the human race could die out

I am in agreement re the hand shaking -- also hate door knobs and the like too -- always a good move to spray them in your own home,  I always carry hand wipes where ever I go -- because my immune system is compromised I have to be very careful.

Hate those blowers they have in toilets -- what away to spread germs -- I wish they would have paper towels -- I do carry my own small hand towel now

How does your immune system know how to reckognize germs and attack them if you are not exposed to them. Total overreaction.

Sorry PlanB  That comment was not meant for you. It was a general comment only.

No worries sidney

This is a bit rich coming as it does from DOCTORS! Doctors are the worst cuplrits for ignoring basic infection control protocols even in (especially in) hospitals and other clinic settings.

For goodness sake people, just WASH YOUR HANDS and with soap and water - not just a quick rinse under a tap. And keep your fingers away from your eyes, nose and mouth. Its not that hard!