Percentage of men who don't wash hands after pooing (page 3)

mrsjones5

I am always yelling at my kids to wash their hands after using the toliet. They think they can fool me but I catch them most of the time (I say most cuz I'm not there everytime they use the toliet). It's hard to get the kids to believe that it's for their own benefit to wash their hands. And for adults not to wash after doing their business it's downright disturbing and nasty.

mrsjones5

I was a bank teller and I was eating snacks between customers.

Didn't you know, money is very dirty. I used to be a teller and remember how dirty my hands would get after handling money all day long. Would have to wash my hands more often during the workday.

Golf

Good subject! Not just pooing either, the numbers are staggering.

Golf

juni

My opinion on this subject of handwashing is this: the training starts at home when you are small. Just as is teaching kids to cover their mouths when sneezing.

Hopefully, the child will continue w/the good habits as an adult. It's a healthy choice for him/herself and for others.

As the rest of you, I also have seen people not washing their hands after using the bathroom. It is disgusting. Also, as someone else has mentioned, new studies have shown that use of public hot tubs is opening yourself up for getting STDs and the AIDs virus. You should only use your personal hot tub and not others. Some people do not use the proper disinfectants and water treatment to keep it really clean. I also heard about closing the toilet lid after flushing due to the germs spraying. Mine won't cause he's stubborn and it wasn't his idea.

Washing your hands frequently is the #1 way of avoiding sickness.

Juni

GermanXJW

One of the few good things being raised in the "Truth" is that you were always reminded to wash your hands:

http://www.watchtower.org/library/rq/article_09.htm
http://www.watchtower.org/library/g/2001/12/22/diagram_01.htm
http://www.watchtower.org/library/g/2003/10/22/article_02.htm
http://www.watchtower.org/library/g/2003/10/22/article_03.htm
http://www.watchtower.org/library/w/2002/2/1/article_01.htm
http://www.watchtower.org/library/w/1999/9/1/article_02.htm

I also heed this fine advice from a deep Biblical study article in the Watchtower, 6/1/1989, p. 16:

8 When a person becomes a member of a Bethel family at the Watch Tower Society’s headquarters or any of its branches throughout the world, he is given a brochure prepared by the Governing Body. This publication explains what is expected of him in the way of work habits and personal habits. Under the heading "Room Care and Cleanliness," it states: "Bethel life calls for maintaining high physical, moral and spiritual standards. Everyone at Bethel should be concerned with keeping himself and his room clean. This contributes to good health. There is no reason for anyone to be dirty. It is a good practice to bathe daily. . . . Washing before mealtime is essential and is expected of all. In consideration of your roommate and housekeeper, the washbasin or tub should be rinsed out after each use."
9 In Bethel Homes, the toilets are kept scrupulously clean, and provision is made to enable those using them to wash their hands immediately. Members of the family are expected to leave the toilet clean after use, which means checking to see that the toilet is properly flushed. This shows consideration for the next user or for the housekeeper. Should not such fine, loving principles govern each and every Christian household?

8, 9. (a) What counsel is given to all new members of the Bethel family? (b) What principles followed in Bethel Homes should govern every Christian household?

But seriously: while I heed these basic hygiene rules, I do not bother too much about each and every doorknop. As someone has already pointed out in this thread, there is still our immune system and germs and bacteria are part of life.

BTW, also in this aspect there is a difference between the view of U.S: and Europe. While you find a lot of cleaners that claim "kills 99.9% of all bacteria" in the U.S., people in Europe (at least Germany) say, it is not good to kill almost all bacteria because this could harm your immune system. It is a different situation working in a hospital or dealing with persons with infections where sanitizers are typically used.

LittleToe

I'm not totally paranoid about public restrooms, given the adage "you'll eat a tonne of dirt before you die", but I do avoid sitting on toilets and touching the door handle on the way out if I can avoid it. If I can't avoid it I don't lose sleep.

Tests on barroom snacks have shown them contaminated with all sorts of things, including urine and excrement. I've passed on those, ever since reading that report!

On rare occasions, since regaining bachelorhood, I've neglected to put the toilet seat down. Oh, what a sinner!!! I'd best mend my ways, sharpish!

avidbiblereader

It is a high percentage, I was at a Hooters one time and the COOK came out without washing his hands and I told my wife we are leaving and asked to see the manager. I told her that her cook just took a sh$t and didn't wash his hands and he was gross. She took his side and said he probably washed his hands in the kitchen and I said how do I know, how many doors has he touched and infected and the kitchen is not the place to wash your hands after taking a sh$t. This is why I never touch a door in a public restroom without a piece of paper or kick it open. It is gross and far more rampant than one would consider.

PS Never eat the peanuts or snacks laid out at bars or clubs,

abr

LittleToe

I've never understood why (as a general rule) doors in restrooms aren't outward opening. I can only assume that it's because folks are more in a hurry to get in than to get out

avidbiblereader

I think it is because of construction design and many people would get hurt with a door opening out instead of in, I agree though, or at least the trash can should be next to the door to open it with a piece of paper then hold with foot then insert into can, if you see paper on the restroom floor it may have been me, but my hands are clean and you can shake it without fear of disease.

abr

restrangled

GermanXJW

But seriously: while I heed these basic hygiene rules, I do not bother too much about each and every doorknop. As someone has already pointed out in this thread, there is still our immune system and germs and bacteria are part of life.

I have to bother with this because my sons have a lot of friends in. I feel its prudent on my part after 10 guys have been here running from the kitchen to the bathroom to the family room. Like I said, none of us have been sick in about 5 years.

r.

Percentage of men who don't wash hands after pooing

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