drinks

I watched a waitress prepare a drink for a customer. She used her hands to push the ice into the glass.. I know this is very common practice but I still think it's disgusting. More reason to not drink at bars where bartenders handle money and touch your ice at the same time.

public restrooms

Public restrooms are already dirty enough but to see flies hovering over the toilet seat while you're in there just makes it that much worse.

buffet line violation

What makes someone think it is okay to touch food with their hands in the buffet line? Then use bare hands to put the piece back? See below for a photo of the violated piece of bread.

Buffet etiquette: don't use your bare hands to touch or put food back at the buffet.

Lesson of the day: if you don't like eating food that random strangers (not chefs) have touched then don't choose loose, separated pieces of food at a buffet.

midnight bugs

I despise bugs especially when they are buzzing around me and crawling on my head when I'm trying to sleep. I thought I felt something on my face. When I sat up, I saw a shadow of something black on my pillow. It went away before I could catch it. No amount of hair brushing helps me fall back asleep. Wide awake and creeped out!! I can't find it... this is why I show no mercy when it comes to bugs. I don't care if they eat other bugs. I don't want them around me.

candy dispensers

I can only imagine the types of bacteria crawling all over this dispenser. Think about all the different hands that reach into the bottom part to retrieve the candy. I don't think the part that holds the candy ever gets washed either.

my hair

I really don't like it when people touch my hair. I don't know where your hands have been. If you have to touch me, touch an appropriate part of me that is covered by clothing.

toilets

I'm always learning new ways to become more germ-aware. I'm appreciative of those who share their wisdom! Believe it or not, there are things I don't think of when it comes to germs and bacteria.

Today I learned that I should put down the toilet seat cover when I flush so that all the bacteria and other particles do not float/fly up to my bath and face towels.

the list

A complete guide for the germaphobe in you

I would like to thank whoever took the time to compile this informative list. I have so much to learn. The first thing I did was put my dish sponge in the microwave.