Don't you hate it when people don't cover their mouth when sneezing???

@marciascott (25529)
United States
May 17, 2008 9:32am CST
I hate it with a passion!! This Lady here keeps sneezing and I want to tell her, Why don't you cover your mouth. I don't want her germs! She just keeps doing it. I am going to half to move away from her. These germs are in the Air, I know I am going to catch her cold. Have a good day Stay away from germs!
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@tammyr (5946)
• Etowah, Tennessee
17 May 08
Well, If she was sneezing on me. i would move the first time or ask or to please cover or turn away from me. If she looked like she was shocked at my request then I would proceed to tell her about how I am around a lot of elderly cancer patients and they really would just die if they got sick and unless she wants to kill old sick peoiple I would apreciate her not spreading her germs on me! Of course none of that is true, but it would surely stop her dirty looks and put her in her place!LOL
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
17 May 08
That is funny right now what you said, but right then I didn't think it was funny. I think I already caught her cold. it dosn't take long. I also have Asmtha, so it really take a a toll on me when I caught a cold. Thanks for you input.
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@coffeebreak (17798)
• United States
17 May 08
Yes it does unless it is my little 2 yo grand daughter...She is just so cute you can't help but smile and hug her even when she does that. Her daddy was playing with her few days ago at my house and she sneezed right in his face as she was talking to him! Not once, but twice!!! Then about 30 second goes by and she sneezes again on his arms!! Not once, but twice! He finally just said, "sneeze on me daughter, I don't mind taking a shower early!" she thought that was hilarious and faked sneezing on him! ANd yes, he did go take a shower after that!
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
18 May 08
Now that was funny!!! I hope you are having a good Sunday!
• United States
17 May 08
Oh, yes, I really hate that, too, especially during cold season. Where I work, it seems like all the kids are coughing and sneezing without a care in the world and their parents don't correct them. But, they are kids and don't know any better. When I see adults doing that, I can't believe it. I was taught to cover my mouth when I cough or sneeze whenever I'm in public. If they want to do that when they are home alone, then that's their business.
@marciascott (25529)
• United States
17 May 08
That right Dersertdarlene, People have the Nerve! maybe they don't know any better.
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@Rozie37 (15499)
• Turkmenistan
17 May 08
One of my biggest pet peeves is someone sneezing or coughing without covering their mouths. I have learned to cover mine to keep from getting their germs. My nose is so sensitive that I can smell people's germs when they sneeze.
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• Singapore
17 May 08
Well honey, I can somewhat understand. Sometimes, one just cannot cover in time. I am sure most would not intentionally sneeze in your face. Normally when someone sneezes, I will hold my breath for a while, hoping the virus or bacteria would hopefully be destroyed or dispersed elsewhere by the time I continue breathing. Cheers!
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
17 May 08
Hi Lordwarwizard where have you been? good to see you here, I was thing f you not long ago, and seems like when I think of you you show up! Have a great weekend!
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@Elixiress (3878)
17 May 08
I hate it too, especially when they sneeze on you that it gross. I always try to cover my nose and mouth, preferably with a tissue.
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
17 May 08
That is the thing to do. I wish everyone would do it!
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@Polly1 (12645)
• United States
17 May 08
That makes me mad too. Also when people cough and don't cover their mouths. I don't want their germs neither. Thats how we all got sick here a few months ago. My DIL's sister came over and she was sick. A few days later one by one we all got sick. I am still getting over mine. I have a bad wisdom tooth and when I get sick it gets that tooth kicked up. It takes time for that to get better. Some people are just rude and have no manners.
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@JoyfulOne (6232)
• United States
17 May 08
Oh mercy! I hate that so much too! Makes you wonder...didn't their Mom's teach them any better, or don't they just care at all? I've actually gone as far as to hand over my little packet of new purse kleenex and remarked 'here...it'll help you confine those germs' While it's said pleasantly, I've never had anybody get mad because I did lol. And if they continue not to use it, or at least cover with their hand, then I'll move away from them. It's only good common sense, and consideration for others...what don't they get about that?! Hope you don't catch her cold!
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
18 May 08
Well, I think I did, or the Twins gave me a cold, I think I got it from all of them, and with this Asthma, Oh boy!
@lingli_78 (12822)
• Australia
9 Jun 08
oh yes... i also hate it when people do that... especially in front of me... it is so rude and unhygenic i think... and you are so right... we might catch the germs which we don't want to... i hate having cold as i will have a blocked nose and can't breathe properly... so i try to prevent catching cold as much as i can... take care and have a nice day...
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@1grnthmb (2055)
• United States
9 Jun 08
I get discusted with people that do not have the manners to cover their mouths when they sneeze or cough. I have lung problems and very suseptable to infections. And these people are just trying to kill me. I just know it!
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
10 Jun 08
i KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU MEAN ABOUT THAT!
@youless (112586)
• Guangzhou, China
18 May 08
I think this is impolite. However, if this person sneezes in front of me without covering his/her mouth, then I will mind it. But I can't say I hate it as "hate" is a strong feeling. I love China
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
18 May 08
Thanks for input, Just a figure of speak! Hope yu are having a good Sunday in China!
• Australia
15 Jun 08
It is rather annoying that some people forget about basic hygiene. I have a 2 year old that loves coming up and coughing in my face! Charming! She is learning though, and having 2 older sisters and my partner and I to guide her, she will get there. Then it will just be the 2 younger ones to deal with.
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
9 Nov 08
Yes, it is very annoying. People do it all the time especially in public. If a person sneeze and I know when they are going to sneeze I will move quickly.
• Belgium
18 May 08
I don't really know anyone who does that, except for my little brother! He has some kind of allergy so he sneezes quite alot. But it only seems to be, when he sits next to me on the table, during dinner. And he is just 6 years old, so i can't really blame him, but still, he sneezes with flying boogers! Really disgusting!
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
18 May 08
Who is the Boss? You or your Little Brother? LOL. Just kidding!
@marciascott (25529)
• United States
18 May 08
Just tell him to cover his mouth and tell him he doesn't want to spread germs so people can get sick.
• Belgium
18 May 08
I tell him that over and over again, but he doesn't listen, really annoying. It's a little monster :D
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• United States
8 Nov 08
I hate that. I swear my one friend goes out of her way to sneeze on me and i yell at her ALL the time to cover her mouth. You actually aren't suppose to sneeze or enough in your hands you are suppose to in the crease of your arm. That way if you can't wash your hands right away you aren't sneezing or coughing in them then touching other stuff and spreading your germs. Just talking about this i want to go wash my hands. LOL i am such a germaphobe it is sad.
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@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
18 May 08
I hate when people do not cover their mouth when coughing or sneezing. they spit everywhere and most do not even realise it. It grosses me out. i am always on my husband about not covering his mouth when he sneezes. You can see the spray coming out from his lips and I hate it because I like to keep a clean home and do not want that all over everything.
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@cream97 (29086)
• United States
4 Jun 08
Yes, i hate it too. It is like germs are just passing and landing all on me.. Yuck!!!!
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• India
18 May 08
I really hate that!! I know one cant control sneezing but yes while sneezing you should cover your mouth with tissue or hanky or hands..
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@bestie (3272)
• Philippines
18 May 08
I hate it...people who are doing that don't have good manners.
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@mimico (3617)
• Philippines
18 May 08
Haha I don't like it as well but I don't tell the offender anyway. First of all, they might think I'm such a prick. And second, it's not just my air anyway. So yeah, like you, I either try to move away or hold my breath for as long as I can. I also don't like it when someone yawns and his or her mouth opens so wide that I can see the inside and I feel like all the germs are going to me.
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• United States
18 May 08
That is a terrible thing. It can make you sick too. I move away when I know someone is getting ready to sneeze. Sometimes though, people turn their heads and cover their mouths.
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