Hi, nice to meet you. I'm the flu.

[cassavetes]

Why do people insist on shaking hands in this day and age? It really skeeves me out. Don't people realize what's out there? H1N1, Meningitis, Mono, squirrel cooties. I'm tired of having to douse my hands in Purell everytime some random organism feels the need to touch me.

Can't we replace the handshake with a bow like our friends to the East?

I'd like to thank whomever it was that gave me whatever I have. You made my weekend.

"We're a virus with shoes, okay? That's all we are." - Bill Hicks

 

[Caesarea]

Time for some clever person to market disposable paper gloves with a green cross on the back for responsible citizens to wear and continue to wear while handshaking.


Get well again real fast!

C.

 

[smokum]

I've noticed in my area (Ottawa, Canada), since the influenza season has arrived and the acknowledgement of H1N1, many people are using a nod as a greeting method, and the "younger" folk are using the 'V" symbol (normally known as the Peace Sign) to represent virus.

Times sure are changing around here, lol....

VapeOn,
Greg

 

[geeker]

I like the elbow bump.

 

[Caesarea]

Love the V-sign - what a great excuse!

 

[Flitzanu]

Why do people insist on shaking hands in this day and age? It really skeeves me out. Don't people realize what's out there? H1N1, Meningitis, Mono, squirrel cooties. I'm tired of having to douse my hands in Purell everytime some random organism feels the need to touch me.

Can't we replace the handshake with a bow like our friends to the East?

I'd like to thank whomever it was that gave me whatever I have. You made my weekend.

"We're a virus with shoes, okay? That's all we are." - Bill Hicks

earlier this year, i wanna say...May-ish...i went to a horror convention in texas. this was pretty early on when Swine was really just hitting the area harder than the isolated incidents...and most of the patrons and celebs at the show all either wore gloves, medical gloves, or even refused to shake hands (by use of a sign indicating it).

maybe we need to all adopt the fist bump or dap.

 

[cassavetes]

I bet Spock never caught the flu.

 

[martha1014]

I think the handshaking is more of a man thing. Most women do not shake anybodys hand when you met them. Is women smater than men. Probably.

 

[cassavetes]

Is women smater than men. Probably.

Or not. : p

 

[Deschain]

I'm English, and if a chap isn't civilised enough to shake hands in a gentlemanly fashion then he can bally well push off!


.

 

[Deschain]

I bet Spock never caught the flu.

Yeah, but he did manage to have his brain stolen at one point...


.

 

[Caesarea]

I'm English, and if a chap isn't civilised enough to shake hands in a gentlemanly fashion then he can bally well push off!


.

Howsomever, he might first jolly well check that he is furnished with a decent pair of gloves.

 

[Deschain]

Howsomever, he might first jolly well check that he is furnished with a decent pair of gloves.

And an umbrella of course...


.

 

[Caesarea]

And an umbrella of course...


.

Given the current abysmal weather in Blighty an umbrella is an absolute must!

Visions of Steed and Purdey...

 

[cassavetes]

Look how happy John looks. Styling and flu free.

 

[shivadance]

And let's not forget Jake as Bubble Boy. Riding a motorcycle in a bubble is fun! And flu free as well!

 

[shivadance]

I bet Spock never caught the flu.

A quick search of Vulcan illnesses tells me that he did. Read it if you dare: A Blue Vulcan Chapter 1, a Star Trek: 2009 fanfic - FanFiction.Net

Hope you're feeling better Cassavetes -- don't make me send Jim over with some soup...

 

[Frankie]

you cannot avoid airborne virus by not touching hands. Unless they frenchkiss you, normal touching is much less a risk than saying "hello" and releasing a swarm of the virus straight into the face of the victim.

 

[ZambucaLu]

For a while, the area I live in was going through a MRSA outbreak. Man, that is some nasty doo doo there! 8-o

Thing is, you have no idea who might have it....and yes, you can get it from a toilet seat!

I was getting to a point where I didn't even want to touch doorknobs....and what about those grocery cart handles...ugh!

But really, with all the public things you touch in a day, I don't see much protection unless you wear gloves any time you aren't home.

In my job, a lot of times people will need to use my pen. Even that concerned me because as others, I tend to chew on the tops sometimes without even thinking about it. A co-worker suggested I take a box of generic pens out with me and if someone needs to use one, just let them keep it. Although that seemed like it might sound a bit awkward, I'm beginning to think it's a viable option.

Lu

 

[cassavetes]

For a while, the area I live in was going through a MRSA outbreak. Man, that is some nasty doo doo there! 8-o

Thing is, you have no idea who might have it....and yes, you can get it from a toilet seat!

I was getting to a point where I didn't even want to touch doorknobs....and what about those grocery cart handles...ugh!

But really, with all the public things you touch in a day, I don't see much protection unless you wear gloves any time you aren't home.

In my job, a lot of times people will need to use my pen. Even that concerned me because as others, I tend to chew on the tops sometimes without even thinking about it. A co-worker suggested I take a box of generic pens out with me and if someone needs to use one, just let them keep it. Although that seemed like it might sound a bit awkward, I'm beginning to think it's a viable option.

Lu

LOL, Lu. I always use my shirt sleeve to open doors. And yes, those grocery store carts are DISGUSTING.