WOULD YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE DOING THESE THINGS?
By Kandase
@Kandae11 (53679)
October 29, 2017 10:27am CST
For hygienic reasons there are some thing I would never feel comfortable doing , so here are some of those things that I do not do.
(1) Soak in a bathtub that isn't mine - e.g. - hotel or at a friend's house.
(2) Use someone else's toothbrush - well, I might if it belongs to my husband - but I would prefer not to.
(3) Use a friend's hairbrush, lipstick, face powder, eyeliner or eyeshadow.
(4) If I must use a public restroom , I use my own tissue - I also cover the taps with a piece of tissue when turning them on and off.
(5) When I get home after a day or some hours out ,I change my clothes before sitting on my bed, sofa or chair - especially if public transport was used.
Those are some of my habits - what are yours?
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
29 Oct 17
1. NO
2. No freaking way!
3. Hairbrush but not make-up
4. I use their tissue but I do not sit on the toilet.
5. I also change out of my clothes when I come home, to more comfortable wear but mostly because I am in work clothes or dress clothes.
My number one habit is not eating or drinking after anyone and I wash my hands a lot
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@1creekgirl (40529)
• United States
29 Oct 17
@Kandae11 I don't like that either. We have one communion cup, but each person dips the piece of bread into the cup.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
29 Oct 17
@Kandae11 Its been soooo many years since I did that, but as I recall we all had small cups, one for each.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
29 Oct 17
Oh no I am totally OCD about germs..
Yes I do change my clothes after being out..no way would I sit on my own chair after sitting in a bus or train.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
29 Oct 17
@Kandae11 I mean I would do all of these hahaha..I dont know not with it today..you know what I mean Kandase..ooo cant stand filth
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@1creekgirl (40529)
• United States
29 Oct 17
@Kandae11 If you're being too fussy, you have a lot of company!
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
29 Oct 17
this is not for me.Some people go way overboard on this.I would not worry about it.
If you wash your hand thoroughly should be fine.Beside I do not do all the things that you suggest.
I am very clean .I never change my clothes coming home.No need to.
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@1creekgirl (40529)
• United States
29 Oct 17
I change clothes when I get home, but just to get comfy since I was in my own car. I could never use someone else's toothbrush...gross. I love kissing my husband, but I won't drink out of the same straw in a cup. I don't sit down on hotel bed spreads and I always put down clean tissue on toilet seats.I wash my hands quite often also.
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
29 Oct 17
I do pretty much the same as you on all you have listed. I avoid using public washrooms if at all possible. Also when u have to go the the hospital I am constantly using hand sanitizers all the time I am there.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
30 Oct 17
Bathtub ... Might at a Hotel if it was a fancier one.
No on Toothbrush. Grouse even thinking about it
Public restroom... Depends on where I am at. Some places I try to hold it if I can until I can find somewhere else better.
Clothes... I am not picky unless I know I have been somewhere where I got mine extremely dirty, or when I come home from church with some of my good clothes on.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
30 Oct 17
You have listed out important things which one should follow so as to avoid anything untoward.
(i) I am not clear why would you not use bathtub in a hotel? If you are so concern, you could clean it yourself with sprinkle of water.
(ii) Using someone's toothbrush is strict no no for me too, irrespective of the fact whether it belongs to my spouse. In case of emergency I would use my index finger to clean my teeth.
(iii) I also would use these items, which are not mine.
(iv) Though, it sounds a good idea, but sometimes practically it is not possible. For those occasions, I carry a small bottle of sensitizer with me, which I use after using public taps.
(v) On reaching home, first of all I change my clothes and footwear.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
3 Nov 17
@Kandae11 It seems that you are very particular about not using bath tub, which is used by others. You could avoid it and stick to taking shower. Your own physiological satisfaction is important.
@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
30 Oct 17
In a hotel, yes. In a friend's house, only when drunk!
No.
No, I'm bald and I don't use make-up.
Yes.
Yes.
No.
No, I'm bald and I don't use make-up.
Yes.
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@allknowing (130064)
• India
30 Oct 17
I am with you on those listed. I have been on several holidays staying in hotels with bath tubs. I ask for a bucket and a mug so that I have a bath that way (lol). I will place newspapers on toilet seats before using them. I take my own disinfectant too. I will drink tea from a cup in a hotel using the other side (lol) I never drink water in hotels. I wash my hands a million times before I get into the kitchen and I expect my maid to do likewise. Our dishes are scrubbed but after they are scrubbed they are washed one at a time. They are not kept in the sink after they are scrubbed. I can go on.................................
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@allknowing (130064)
• India
31 Oct 17
@Kandae11 Our hands are the dirtiest. You never know where they travel every moment of the day (lol)
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@Kandae11 (53679)
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31 Oct 17
@allknowing You're right about that.
- but I am very careful with mine.
- but I am very careful with mine.@Kandae11 (53679)
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30 Oct 17
I think you are a teeny bit more fastidious than I am. I would stand in the bath and have my shower - no lying in it - and I also walk with my disinfectants.Dishes that are washed at night, I would re-wash in the morning. I wash my hands when necessary - but maybe I should do a bit more of it.1 person likes this
@responsiveme (22926)
• India
30 Oct 17
No bathtubs here...I do use friend's lipsticks at times., Not hair brush, no toothbrushSo bit of this and that from your list.
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@skydream (1446)
• Agate, Colorado
29 Oct 17
1. I never really thought too much about that one for some reason but I have.
2. No, no way i'll drive to a store and buy an expensive one before ever using anyone else's thats just ew to me.
3.I have used a friends hairbrush, lipstick and eye shadow before.
4. I won't even go in public lol even in school I'd just hold it or drive home because i hate public restrooms.
5. I usually will change unless all i've done is picked someone up and dropped them off.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
30 Oct 17
I would never ever use someone's hair brush again in my life, except for my girls. The one time I used my husband's nieces brush I got head lice!! Worst thing I have ever had in my life. Ugh.
I wash my hands a lot, especially while out and using the bathroom.
I don't use anyone else's toothbrush.
I won't eat or drink after anyone unless it's my husband or kids.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
30 Oct 17
@Kandae11 Yes it is. I had to use a certain comb a bunch of times every single day. It took a while to get rid of it and it was gross!
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@sabtraversa (12951)
• Italy
29 Oct 17
I feel the need to wash my hands after I threw the garbage away. 
But then, I'm not really afraid of dirt or germs.
I wouldn't mind bathing in a bathtub that isn't mine, as long as the water is clean.
I would only use the toothbrush of someone I know and trust, who has nice teeth perhaps.
I wouldn't mind using someone else's makeup too, as long as their hair and face look fine.
I sometimes avoid sitting on a public toilet if I don't think it's safe to do so, but that's all.
And I won't immediately change my clothes once I get back home, unless I feel uncomfortable.
But then, I'm not really afraid of dirt or germs.
I wouldn't mind bathing in a bathtub that isn't mine, as long as the water is clean.
I would only use the toothbrush of someone I know and trust, who has nice teeth perhaps.
I wouldn't mind using someone else's makeup too, as long as their hair and face look fine.
I sometimes avoid sitting on a public toilet if I don't think it's safe to do so, but that's all.
And I won't immediately change my clothes once I get back home, unless I feel uncomfortable. 2 people like this
@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
30 Oct 17
The first 3 no way not ever. The 4th I hover lol, or try to get home if it's possible. I also use tissue to open the public bathroom door, many don't wash their hands and the thought makes me want to puke lol. I always change my clothes when I get home.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
30 Oct 17
@Kandae11 Yea that thought of what's on the door handle just about makes me crazy, I hate using public toilets and avoid it as best I can.
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@aninditasen (15742)
• Raurkela, India
30 Oct 17
I agree. My husband and I do not use each other's toothbrush too.
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@aninditasen (15742)
• Raurkela, India
30 Oct 17
@Kandae11 Hygenic habits are essential to maintain good health.
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