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10. Why on earth would you care

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Wed Jul 15, 2015, 07:16 PM

Jul 2015

what other people do?

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For GOD's sake, stop shaking hands. [View all] randys1 Jul 2015 OP

Only fist-bumps then, Randys1? villager Jul 2015 #1

Do you know me? you must randys1 Jul 2015 #2

Well, next time I'm in the SF Bay Area, we shall fist-bump! villager Jul 2015 #5

I must be giving away more personal info than I realized. randys1 Jul 2015 #7

I think we have publicly rooted for most of the same teams, on here. villager Jul 2015 #11

I didnt, but did you catch AROLDIS CHAPMAN throwing 103 mph fastballs last night? randys1 Jul 2015 #14

Indeed I did. I hope he winds up as a Giant! villager Jul 2015 #36

No. Bluenorthwest Jul 2015 #3

Oh, yes. + a MILLION lunamagica Jul 2015 #4

I actually knew a guy who practiced that, doing only fistbumps pinboy3niner Jul 2015 #6

If I anticipated meeting the OP Nuclear Unicorn Jul 2015 #50

You are evil and wicked! pinboy3niner Jul 2015 #51

Lol! cwydro Jul 2015 #124

Evil and funny! Rex Jul 2015 #142

I strictly fist bump now. If we're tight, I'll blow it up NightWatcher Jul 2015 #8

I had to ask a younger, hipper version to tell me about elaborate handshakes. randys1 Jul 2015 #9

We white guys learned the dap from our brothers in Vietnam pinboy3niner Jul 2015 #12

Practice practice practice NightWatcher Jul 2015 #13

Yeah...um, no pinboy3niner Jul 2015 #17

Seriously?! what is the guy in the top gif DOING?? jonno99 Jul 2015 #64

The hyper-masculine 'jock culture', is puzzling to me, at times, also. n/t ronnie624 Jul 2015 #100

Now I don't know a lot about Bases Ball, but that guy looks like he is fondling his rivals ball sac. Rex Jul 2015 #145

Could be. I've been around the world and seen lots of things... jonno99 Jul 2015 #149

Mine too, I had to go back a few times in the video to make sure that what I was seeing Rex Jul 2015 #150

ha! yes you should speak wendylaroux Jul 2015 #16

Why on earth would you care pintobean Jul 2015 #10

ummmmmmmm it spreads disease MattBaggins Jul 2015 #96

We should all wear fucking surgical masks too! Nt Logical Jul 2015 #160

Yes, it does, and worse... TreasonousBastard Jul 2015 #15

It almost makes sense for female anatomy, Ms. Toad Jul 2015 #69

As a woman, I've had men refuse to shake my hand riderinthestorm Jul 2015 #18

do you live in Pakistan? snooper2 Jul 2015 #26

You just got insulted when SheilaT talked about washing your hands riderinthestorm Jul 2015 #27

Huh? I got insulted? What are you going on about? snooper2 Jul 2015 #30

Oops! Sorry, meant that response to randy nt riderinthestorm Jul 2015 #32

Orthodox Jews do that. SheilaT Jul 2015 #54

I had a friend who was a flight attendant who would do runs to Tel Aviv MADem Jul 2015 #70

Did you know... notadmblnd Jul 2015 #151

That's a nasty rumor spread by cleanshaven men pinboy3niner Jul 2015 #161

lol notadmblnd Jul 2015 #162

It's an Islamic thing, I believe. n./t whathehell Jul 2015 #61

Hey..I'm sorry but if you think some woman is going to infect me with cooties and destroy.. BlueJazz Jul 2015 #79

Says the guy already infected with BlueJizz pinboy3niner Jul 2015 #88

I've had them for so long, I've named them and they're in my will. BlueJazz Jul 2015 #93

Handwashing solves a lot of disease problems. SheilaT Jul 2015 #19

Thanks for implying I am dirty...great fucking place this DU randys1 Jul 2015 #23

YOU'RE the one who wants everyone to not shake hands SheilaT Jul 2015 #49

Wait...what? logic?! Shame on you. jonno99 Jul 2015 #57

I know, I should know better. SheilaT Jul 2015 #83

Doesn't your OP accuse everyone of being dirty by default? NaturalHigh Jul 2015 #119

Back when I was cooking short order, people would complain if I didn't change gloves Recursion Jul 2015 #46

"The dirtiest place in a restaurant is always the till." Or the menu. Scuba Jul 2015 #121

And all the politicians would be continually sick. cwydro Jul 2015 #125

I not only shake hands... pinboy3niner Jul 2015 #20

Love all of that LOL randys1 Jul 2015 #21

I've heard that many times but it's the wrong message. snagglepuss Jul 2015 #22

Yes shanti Jul 2015 #28

My supermarket has handwipes at the entrances/exits pinboy3niner Jul 2015 #31

They're a great idea but the child seat is probably more snagglepuss Jul 2015 #41

That's precisely why I always avoid sitting in the child seat pinboy3niner Jul 2015 #43

Snort snagglepuss Jul 2015 #44

I LOVE those things! AwakeAtLast Jul 2015 #153

What's the first thing you do when you leave the restroom? Ex Lurker Jul 2015 #29

You are--literally--a party pooper pinboy3niner Jul 2015 #34

They have! missingthebigdog Jul 2015 #37

I use the paper towel I used to dry my hands to open the door. snagglepuss Jul 2015 #38

Yep me too - one of my pet peeves (I don't have many - really) is restrooms having only air dryers. jonno99 Jul 2015 #62

Ditto. Ms. Toad Jul 2015 #67

"I have to get creative" - I know what you mean. If someone were to watch me exit a bathroom jonno99 Jul 2015 #75

We must be twins... Ms. Toad Jul 2015 #113

I always wished I'd had a sister...sniff (I've got three brothers).... jonno99 Jul 2015 #137

Wash hands, dry with towel, use towel to open door, throw towel away. Travis_0004 Jul 2015 #66

Disgusting.... MattBaggins Jul 2015 #98

I'm protecting myself from the germs that are already there - Ms. Toad Jul 2015 #114

That is why you should hang on to your paper towel, and use that to get the door open... MADem Jul 2015 #71

Why not just wash them before you eat, and that's it? Marr Jul 2015 #82

Because we keep touching our eyes, nose and mouth throughout the day. jeff47 Jul 2015 #85

I heard here that my California face already glows from Fukushima pinboy3niner Jul 2015 #95

Hmm, interesting. /nt Marr Jul 2015 #102

First world problem Fumesucker Jul 2015 #24

No.... spreading disease is a problem every where MattBaggins Jul 2015 #99

That's exactily why I quit shaking hands! pinboy3niner Jul 2015 #103

Anywhere other than the first world there are problems far greater than shaking hands Fumesucker Jul 2015 #117

Yep! cwydro Jul 2015 #126

And yet... even there disease and sickness are spread by (wait for it) shaking hands. LanternWaste Jul 2015 #164

Second rate response. LanternWaste Jul 2015 #163

After we met at the door today, I promise NOT to try to shake your hand again snooper2 Jul 2015 #25

Not just NO, but FUCK NO!!!!! N/T MicaelS Jul 2015 #33

You and Howard Hughes hobbit709 Jul 2015 #35

I think randy is having some fun playing devil's advocate pinboy3niner Jul 2015 #39

how about rubbing noses.... dhill926 Jul 2015 #40

Hugs!? immoderate Jul 2015 #42

Commingling dirty bodies and dirty heads? pinboy3niner Jul 2015 #45

The only time my hands shake is when I've had too much alcohol the night before. scarletwoman Jul 2015 #47

There is a very simple Texasgal Jul 2015 #48

Howard? Is that you? GeorgeGist Jul 2015 #52

Hughes....or Mandel? nt MADem Jul 2015 #72

I've shaken hands tens of thousands of times, with thousands of people. I'm fine. cherokeeprogressive Jul 2015 #53

Yeah panader0 Jul 2015 #55

I've shaken hands tens of thousands of times, with thousands of people and...gaaaak pinboy3niner Jul 2015 #56

Nothing but eyeball licking from here on! Scootaloo Jul 2015 #58

Should we bow? HassleCat Jul 2015 #59

It rarely came up in Boston Warpy Jul 2015 #60

I love it pinboy3niner Jul 2015 #65

Finally! thank you. In my circle of family and friends we're hand-shakers and huggers. jonno99 Jul 2015 #78

I never did more hugging than when I first met other Vietnam vets pinboy3niner Jul 2015 #156

Sometimes you're forced to shake hands, Jamaal510 Jul 2015 #63

Just wash your hands, Ms. Toad Jul 2015 #68

I do not shake hands with you! pinboy3niner Jul 2015 #73

I'll just leave this here; "Cleanliness cues activate conservative attitudes" lumberjack_jeff Jul 2015 #74

Fascinating link, l_j, thanks. nt appal_jack Jul 2015 #132

I always obey the restroom signs and clean my manlihood pinboy3niner Jul 2015 #76

ROFLMAO!!! Le Taz Hot Jul 2015 #127

:) pinboy3niner Jul 2015 #157

We could kiss like much of the rest of the world does. BainsBane Jul 2015 #77

So I see you're from out of town. Smarmie Doofus Jul 2015 #80

I agree laundry_queen Jul 2015 #81

Since you have health issues SheilaT Jul 2015 #84

There was a course during my microbiology degree jeff47 Jul 2015 #86

I never have a problem with this. My booger picker always seems to find the inside of my nostril. Kennah Jul 2015 #87

Human contact is a positive thing Marrah_G Jul 2015 #89

Let me be the first one shake your hand for this post....... Guy Whitey Corngood Jul 2015 #90

How's about a hug then libodem Jul 2015 #91

We are all POOP carriers! pinboy3niner Jul 2015 #92

I like shaking hands bigwillq Jul 2015 #94

You WOULD! pinboy3niner Jul 2015 #97

Yesterday the exterminator came to set rat traps in my garage. Jane Austin Jul 2015 #101

Getting their scent on you might just save your life pinboy3niner Jul 2015 #104

I want to lick your face! haikugal Jul 2015 #105

randy is in fine form here! pinboy3niner Jul 2015 #106

Are you still alive? kentauros Jul 2015 #107

Gloves? We don't need no stinking gloves! pinboy3niner Jul 2015 #108

I thought it was stinking badgers? kentauros Jul 2015 #109

God? Warren DeMontague Jul 2015 #110

I trust you, randy, so if you say so... pinboy3niner Jul 2015 #111

Can we hug? Cha Jul 2015 #112

Of all the things to start an OP about. A HERETIC I AM Jul 2015 #115

Oh, I agree. betsuni Jul 2015 #116

Thank you for your kind concern. NaturalHigh Jul 2015 #118

Thanks, I'll put that on my list of concerns... brooklynite Jul 2015 #120

With a ceremonial dagger I slice my palm and that of my new acquaintance Orrex Jul 2015 #122

Back to the casual blowjob it is, then. Codeine Jul 2015 #123

LOL! MineralMan Jul 2015 #138

I'm sure you are a hit at parties..... AwakeAtLast Jul 2015 #152

So do hugs. tazkcmo Jul 2015 #128

Depends on who you interact with on a regular basis. randome Jul 2015 #129

If you have a healthy immune system Bettie Jul 2015 #130

Oh, for the love of the Jeebus. Act_of_Reparation Jul 2015 #131

I actually don't use a ruler when dancing. NCTraveler Jul 2015 #133

How often do you shake people's hands? gollygee Jul 2015 #134

Weirdest rant ever. nt Adrahil Jul 2015 #135

I used to have a regional supervisor with a bone-crunching handshake. LeftinOH Jul 2015 #136

Our entire world is teeming with bacteria and viruses. MineralMan Jul 2015 #139

Good post. cwydro Jul 2015 #140

I'm rarely ill, too. I practice normal hygiene, MineralMan Jul 2015 #143

At the gym they have spray bottles of disinfectant all over the place. randome Jul 2015 #159

Well okay then. Tommy_Carcetti Jul 2015 #141

Nah Facility Inspector Jul 2015 #144

You know those yummy donuts in the break room? Rex Jul 2015 #146

Selfies have replaced hand-shaking by politicians JPZenger Jul 2015 #147

Shaking hands is a sign of respect in my area of the world. hamsterjill Jul 2015 #148

OMG, it's even worse than we thought! pinboy3niner Jul 2015 #154

I don't think so. (nt) Paladin Jul 2015 #155

Oh FFS, lighten up! Nt Logical Jul 2015 #158

Are you celibate? FrodosPet Jul 2015 #165