Dirty shitty Brits!

[davieG]

Handwashing: Why are the British so bad at washing their hands?

By Denise WintermanBBC News Magazine

Faecal matter can be found on just over a quarter of our hands, new research suggests. In some cases the amount of germs is equivalent to the number in a dirty toilet bowl. So why are the British so bad at washing their hands?

Poo, it's getting everywhere. Faecal bacteria is present on 26% of hands in the UK, 14% of bank notes and 10% of credit cards, according to new research carried out by hygiene experts from Queen Mary, University of London (QMUL) and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). It has been published to promote the UN's Global Handwashing Day.

They say one of the biggest shocks is the level of germs. Findings suggest 11% of our hands are so "grossly contaminated" they are carrying as many germs as a dirty toilet bowl. It's the same for 8% of cards and 6% of notes. We already know faecal matter can be found on one in six mobile phones.

"People may claim they wash their hands regularly but the science shows otherwise," says QMUL's Dr Ron Cutler, who led the study.

The British are particularly bad, other research suggests. Many of us also lie and claim we have washed our hands when we haven't, especially after going to the toilet.

In a recent UK-wide study, 99% of people interviewed at motorway service stations toilets claimed they had washed their hands after going to the toilet. Electronic recording devices revealed only 32% of men and 64% of women actually did.

Full Report - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-19834975

[Parafox]

Have they done the same research in Greece? It's notoriously bad

[ozleicester]

"Faecal matter can be found on just over a quarter of our hands,"

Which quarter of my hands is it on.. i hate research that doesnt go into detail!!

[Bayfox]

Germs are good for you, keeps your immune system working. Stop complaining.

But maybe from now on, don't shake hands with anyone at a motorway services.

[Captain...]

"Faecal matter can be found on just over a quarter of our hands,"

Which quarter of my hands is it on.. i hate research that doesnt go into detail!!

After what I saw you doing last night I'm going to guess, thumb, index finger and tongue.

[OzFox]

Time to stop biting my nails.

[MooseBreath]

After what I saw you doing last night I'm going to guess, thumb, index finger and tongue.

I wonder if he insist that all his tongue'ing partners are veggies, incase he ingests a little bit of animal based fecal matter

[ozleicester]

After what I saw you doing last night I'm going to guess, thumb, index finger and tongue.

im still surprised you were able to twist your head round far enough to see

[purpleronnie]

http://www.thornegazette.co.uk/news/local-news/doncaster-rovers-vow-to-crack-down-on-outrageous-toilet-vandals-1-4994608

DONCASTER Rovers have pledged to crack down on sick supporters who smeared human excrement over walls at a rival football ground.

[notnow john]

This is so true, I have OCD about public bogs due to the number of dirty bastards that exit a cubicle and go straight to the door without looking at a tap. Often get trapped for days waiting for someone to come in because I can't touch the door handle.

[Parafox]

This is so true, I have OCD about public bogs due to the number of dirty bastards that exit a cubicle and go straight to the door without looking at a tap. Often get trapped for days waiting for someone to come in because I can't touch the door handle.

What about the dirty bastards that leave crap but more often, pi$$, on the seat and all over the floor? Surely they can't be that filthy at home so why in a public bog?

France isn't all that clean either with their "stand-up and crouch over the trough" type public bogs.

People should be charged a fee to exit the toilets unless they have used the soap dispenser whereupon the fee would be cancelled.

[Parafox]

Also, how many pepole wipe the rim of a drinks can before putting it to their lips. Shop owners and shelf stackers have had their hands all over those cans.

[Houdini Logic]

This is so true, I have OCD about public bogs due to the number of dirty bastards that exit a cubicle and go straight to the door without looking at a tap. Often get trapped for days waiting for someone to come in because I can't touch the door handle.

To be fair most times I'd rather not wash my hands in a public toilet if I've just gone for a tiddle - rather not touch anything in there other than my man part if at all possible

[Captain...]

To be fair most times I'd rather not wash my hands in a public toilet if I've just gone for a tiddle - rather not touch anything in there other than my man part if at all possible

I know what you mean, some people must have really dirty cocks if they need to wash their hands after touching it, likewise where do these bits of poo come from?

I don't shit on my hands, or need to pull it out if it gets stuck, I can 99% of the time wipe my arse without tearing the paper or getting shit on my hands, and barring some of the serious splash-back urinals, you know the ones, I can normally piss without it going on my hands.

Although I do still normally wash my hands after as it is a good opportunity to get some of the daily accumulated dirt off, but if I'm drinking and got to the point where my hands still smell of soap by the time I need another piss, I don't really see the point, especially as I will be back in 15 minutes anyway.

[Parafox]

I can 99% of the time wipe my arse without tearing the paper or getting shit on my hands, .

Paper isn't a barrier to bacteria and infection.

[Parafox]

I know what you mean, some people must have really dirty cocks if they need to wash their hands after touching it, .

Sweat and body moisture will accumulate around the tight, enclosed areas of your body, genitals, ass crack, armpits, feet This creates a breeding ground for bacteria.

Ya dirty British bastard

[ousefox]

Hate touching handles in toilets, it pisses me off that you always have to pull them to get out, whereas if you had to push it you wouldn't need to use your hands

[Parafox]

Hate touching handles in toilets, it pisses me off that you always have to pull them to get out, whereas if you had to push it you wouldn't need to use your hands

But then you'd have to pull the handle to get in.

[ithuriel]

I can suffer badly in the winter from chapped skin on my hands but i am a bit compulsive when it comes to washing my hands, likewise after i get home from work regardless of how cold it is, the time or how tired i am i shower, no exceptions.

[marty78]

Hate touching handles in toilets, it pisses me off that you always have to pull them to get out, whereas if you had to push it you wouldn't need to use your hands

Same here

But then you'd have to pull the handle to get in.

But you'd soon get to wash your hands

[Guest BlueBrett]

Don't shit or piss on your fingers. Problem solved.

[Captain...]

Paper isn't a barrier to bacteria and infection.

But it is a barrier to fecal matter, which seems to be the issue here.

Sweat and body moisture will accumulate around the tight, enclosed areas of your body, genitals, ass crack, armpits, feet This creates a breeding ground for bacteria.

Ya dirty British bastard

I wear a skirt and nothing underneath, keeps it well aerated, and in the winter it pretty much disappears.

Anyway, this is about fecal matter, touching my cock normally doesn't mean getting fecal matter on my hands, and in cases where it does I favour the oral washing technique, (not my mouth obviously, it's their shit they can clean it off )

[davieG]

Never eat freebie bar snacks.

[ADK]

I always assume my hands are covered in shit, piss or other bacteria (mine or someone elses) and make sure i wash them before i use them for something like eating or changing a contact lense.

[Parafox]

I always assume my hands are covered in shit, piss or other bacteria (mine or someone elses) and make sure i wash them before i use them for something like eating or changing a contact lense.

Christ, where are you putting your hands?