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Shaking hands is a pretty good way to get yourself sick…

“Shaking hands is a pretty good way to get yourself sick, not necessarily with Ebola, but with a million other germs that can cause colds and flu.” quote by Faith Salie
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“Shaking hands is a pretty good way to get yourself sick, not necessarily with Ebola, but with a million other germs that can cause colds and flu.”

Faith Salie

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Handshakes spread many germs, making them a common vector for colds and flu, though not Ebola.

In simple terms: Handshakes transmit germs.

Key Takeaway

Use alternatives to handshakes.

Themes

health hygiene social norms infection behavior

Mood

cautionary informative practical

Type

health educational

When to use this quote

  • business meetings
  • social greetings
  • public events
  • personal interactions

Key Concepts

germ transmission public health social etiquette preventive habits

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we shift social habits?
  • What alternatives are socially acceptable?
A Different Perspective

Cultural resistance to change may persist.

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