One hand washes the other

[gordonzola]

One of the most striking things about the cheese conference takes place in the bathrooms. I think I commented on this last year, but hand washing is epidemic. There were longer lines for the sinks than the toilets. It was noticeably different than the average men's room. It made me proud. These are my fellow food professionals and they take food safety seriously. Unlike many other Americans.

I think I will somehow incorporate hand washing into my next cheese tattoo.

Comments

[mistersmearcase.livejournal.com]

I suspect I know no-one else who could use the phrase "my next cheese tattoo."

[jette.livejournal.com]

You just made me realize that if I ever got another tattoo it would incorporate hand washing.

[susansbeeswax.livejournal.com]

My co-worker just the other day looked at me funny as we both left the bathroom at the same time when I said, "I'll get it [the door], I have a paper towel." I then had to explain that the front desk of the corporate library I used to work at was just outside the bathrooms & we could hear whether or not people washed their hands after flushing. Occasionally we could hear other... noises... as well (I felt really bad for the pregnant lady who would come running from her office every morning at 9 sharp for 9 or so weeks with morning sickness). We could also tell if it was an actual washing or if it was "the courtesy rinse." Since then I've always had to use my sleeve or a paper towel on bathroom doors that open inward. My preferred bathroom doors lead outward & can be opened just by leaning on them.

Squicky.

[bugsinamber.livejournal.com]

The number of guys that I observe leaving the loo without washing their hands never ceases to amaze or gross me out. I'm not a cheese monger nor am I germ-phobic, but I wash my hands a lot. It's just the right thing to do. Plus it was how I was raised.

People are nasty.

[artnoose.livejournal.com]

When I set type and when I print, I am washing my hands MANY times a day. The only other person who probably washes more is my friend the preschool teacher.

[nunofthat.livejournal.com]

I think I will somehow incorporate hand washing into my next cheese tattoo.

Thank you for rounding out my passel of freaky friends.

[lnghnds.livejournal.com]

The Soap and Detergent Association says we don't wash our hands enough.

In related news, Exxon says we don't drive enough and cows say eat more chiken.

I admit, though, that I have to agree that too many people aren't diligent about washing their hands in the restroom. Maybe we need a scarlet letter for them.

[morty-baby.livejournal.com]

You have a cheese tat? Pics, pretty please with grated romano on top?

[chitinous.livejournal.com]

But did they have the Xcelerator dryers?

another profession's bathroom culture

[saltbox.livejournal.com]

My professors used to always say that one good way of telling if someone else is also a chemist is that they always make sure to wash their hands before using the bathroom. I was like that for quite some time, too!

[smushy.livejournal.com]

One of the most striking things about the cheese conference takes place in the bathrooms.

I guess it's just me, but I read this and completely agreed, but then the whole thing was about handwashing.