Today was a study in opposites. Two guys washed their hands with completely different attitudes toward it.
I went into the restroom and witnessed a surprisingly complex hand-washing ritual. I made me think of obsessive-compulsive disorder, though I don't think this person actually has the condition (or maybe a very, very mild form of it).
To flush, he kicked the toilet handle.
He went up to one paper towel dispenser and cranked out about two feet worth.
He did the same with the other paper towel dispenser.
He turned on the water with his elbow.
He washed his hands with plenty of hot water and soap.
He tore off one length of paper towel, dried his hands, and used it to turn off the water.
He tore off the other length of paper towel, carefully folded it over, and used it to protect his hand while opening the door, then held the door open with his foot while tossing the paper towel into the trash.
Moments later, another guy came in. He did his thing, didn't bother to flush, splashed cold water onto one hand for about 1.5 seconds, shook it off, and walked out.
I don't mean to criticize either one, though I thought both were definitely on distantly opposite ends of the hand-washing style chart. It just struck me as interesting to watch both in succession like that.
(By the way, I work in an office. No food service or medical care concerns here.)
I went into the restroom and witnessed a surprisingly complex hand-washing ritual. I made me think of obsessive-compulsive disorder, though I don't think this person actually has the condition (or maybe a very, very mild form of it).
To flush, he kicked the toilet handle.
He went up to one paper towel dispenser and cranked out about two feet worth.
He did the same with the other paper towel dispenser.
He turned on the water with his elbow.
He washed his hands with plenty of hot water and soap.
He tore off one length of paper towel, dried his hands, and used it to turn off the water.
He tore off the other length of paper towel, carefully folded it over, and used it to protect his hand while opening the door, then held the door open with his foot while tossing the paper towel into the trash.
Moments later, another guy came in. He did his thing, didn't bother to flush, splashed cold water onto one hand for about 1.5 seconds, shook it off, and walked out.
I don't mean to criticize either one, though I thought both were definitely on distantly opposite ends of the hand-washing style chart. It just struck me as interesting to watch both in succession like that.
(By the way, I work in an office. No food service or medical care concerns here.)
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