To think this is really unhygienic ?!

[Amimissingsomethinghere]

To think you don’t bloody sneeze in public?Probably get flamed for this but I absolutely detest people sneezing openly in public. It spreads germs and it’s NOT THAT HARD to internally sneeze as in like hold yourself back when you sneeze!

What about you hygiene pet peeves?

Another one is LICKING THE SUPERMARKET BAGS....why?! Why would I want you to slurp on your finger and then use your saliva to lubricate my bag and then continue to put my fresh produce into said bag. EW EW EW.

PS. Don’t say people can’t help sneezing, because unless you are challenged in someway , you ABSOLUTELY can.

Internal sneezing , why the hell have I never heard of this? If only I knew about this sooner, I wouldn't have to pee myself when a sneeze catches me off guard. Thank you you have solved my ongoing problem since having my children. I shall sneeze "internally" from now on .

In the far East people wear masks when out in public. I've often wondered what happens when they sneeze - they probably have to hold the mask on. And the cold must last lot longer than it otherwise would as they are not getting nice fresh air up their noses but breathing their own germs.

@Gazelda

I know I don’t think people want to do it as they seem to see it as gross to have snot on you
Compared to snotting over everyone else

Only on constant-virtue-signalling MN are natural body functions considered to be so vile and abhorrent you should try to suppress them. As in, don't ever shit in anybody else's loo but your own, and that applies to you, tradesmen; hold it in until you get home.

And wear one of these.

@Idontbelieveinthemoon

"When I sneeze it's like a giant "whooopoooo" sneeze not a dainty lady sneeze. I imagine my head would jettison 5 foot off my shoulders if I tried to keep it in. (I do cover my mouth and nose, though, because I'm not a complete savage despite my burly sneezes)."

That made me chuckle

I'm with you. I do not have small ladylike sneezes and would definitely rupture something if I held them in

17yr old ds1 burst his eardrum, a blood vessel in his eye and pulled a muscle in his neck trying to suppress a sneeze. It was 11th November and we were at a memorial service in the church, he didn't want to disrupt the 2 min silence, so tried doing an internal sneeze(usually he'd just sneeze into a tissue or his elbow). Poor thing was in pain for days and had to miss the last few rugby matches of the season(he's 1st team captain, so a pretty big deal).

Have just read this thread with DH who is a Dr and his comment was "FFS modern life is fucked up" he also wanted me to point out that saliva is to a certain extent antibacterial and there are various studies on this so those getting knickers in a twist over licked bags and envelopes probably shouldn't worry so much and suppressing sneezes can definitely have bad side effects, it's a natural reaction, however as many have pointed out that if you can sneeze into a tissue or your elbow that is generally politer.

I shudder more at buffets/self serve bakeries when people don't use the tongs/cutlery provided.

I don’t use the tongs at bakeries - too much cross contamination. Only if it’s something I can pick up without touching any other items though, otherwise I won’t bother.

I've internally sneezed, as you put it, all my life. I don't even know how I started doing it and had no idea it was dangerous. I'm not sure if I even know how to sneeze any other way.

Hahaha, I famously sneeze VERY loudly, quite often they're huge and are very physical, sometimes they sort of overtake my body- bit like the build up to an orgasm . I always cover mouth and nose to sneeze as I would hate to be unhygienic but I can imagine you bristling with affront, 3 doors down OP!

My pet peeve is licking cooking spoons or having a taster midway through and not washing them before reusing, licking serving spoons or poking fingers in things like jam. Vile. DGM used to do it and wondered why we stopped including her in anything involving food. I'm not talking about licking cake mix after you're done with the bowl and spoon though, that's just waste management .

I never use the self-service bakeries. I have seen people pick up the rolls with their hands, inspect them, and put them back.

But surely if we need to sneeze our bodies are telling us we need to get something out! There's no point holding it in if it needs to happen. Plus it hurts and is horrible to hold in a sneeze.

I sneeze into a tissue or my forearm/elbow. I can then wash my forearm but it's not my hands so it's not touching things. I really don't like sneezing into clothes but I would if necessary.

The tube is always going to be germy. When you have that many people together there are germs everywhere, even if everyone follows good hygiene practices. You've just got to accept that the world is full of germs.

I shudder more at buffets/self serve bakeries when people don't use the tongs/cutlery provided.

I have slight issues with any food that's left open to passers by all day, especially baked goods which can't still be fresh after 8+ hours uncovered, and can't be washed...

I can ‘internally’ sneeze if I’m sitting down - perfected it living in a tiny house with a newborn sleep dodger. But if I’m standing up all bets are off, I’m trying not to wee myself or pull my back, all of which involves coordinating muscles that are pretty damaged and shite. I will sneeze into my elbow though.

I finger lick my own bags and although I wouldn’t ask someone else to do it I don’t really care. It’s generally not in a place I’ll touch and that person has been handling money which so filthy it’s not worth thinking about. It’s probably been in numerous back pockets getting farted on...

If you sniff constantly with no attempt to blow your nose though I can guarantee I’ve murdered you and buried your body in my head.

My sneezes are legendary. Definitely not "ladylike" --whatever the f that is* more like a massive WHOOSHHOO!
Or about 5 in a row ( not even exaggerating) I suffer from allergies/ rhinitis though.
Good luck trying to get me to hold it in - I'd internally explode lol.
Maybe you just a dainty little flower who tinkles delicately into your handkerchief. Not so much me, I'd blow a hole in it

@IrmaFayLear
How disgustingly rude of you. I have absolutely explosive sneezes I really can't moderate. You embarrassed someone in public over a reflex? Vile

My pet peeve is licking cooking spoons or having a taster midway through and not washing them before reusing, licking serving spoons or poking fingers in things like jam

^^ Gives me the rage. You spoon a bit out into a bowl. You have a tasting spoon that you use to sample. You repeat as necessary.

Use a spoon to serve jam. Not fingers. Not a knife with crumbs or something else on it.

Jamie Oliver drives me mad because he uses his finger to taste stuff.

Just catching up, this thread is well funny.
Sat here chortling to myself lol.
Where the fuck did her sneeze go? ha, obviously wasn't a real one, sneezing amateurs!

This thread just proves that people don’t care and are generally pretty gross

Nah, you're just really uptight.

passing kids might think I'm trying to dab

I'm dead.

I have a theory. I think that many people are on Mumsnet in preference to actually being out in real life. It is the only explanation for the many posters who are horrified by bodily functions and have visceral reactions to perfectly normal objects and situations.

FFS! I know, I know. I'm asleep and this thread is but a bad dream. Must be: can't possibly believe it to be real

I am off out soon for Afternoon Tea with my Mum. I am hoping to not see anyone's bodily fluids or functions but I will report back later.

my husband trumpets like an elephant using a loudhailer and I want to smack him with a frying pan like Reeves and Mortimer.

Snap! Really winds me up - is it grounds for divorce does anyone know?