Unpopular opinion: washing hands is overrated. (Outside of medical setting)
We have this magic protection mechanism called the skin. Yes, touching eyes and mouth can spread infections, but it is way less common than people think and especially - washing your hands ten times a day won't help much. Before you wash your hands, you already touched everywhere on your body.
Juraj
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2025-04-02 10:24:11
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