Current Events > do you avoid touching other peoples phones/remotes?

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this may be one of the few things that could qualify me as a germaphobe- i concede to that fact and recognize i am probably in a minority here.

i usually try to politely refuse to hold a tablet, phone or remote belonging to someone else. i've just seen people do some disgusting shit before grabbing their phone like sticking their hands in their mouths while eating, licking their fingers or sneezing directly onto it. regarding things you don't see it's generally known there is probably at least some funk on a phone because everyone uses them in the bathroom, not to mention potential to use the device for pleasure.

i know touching something as simple as a doorknob or handing money is probably going to expose me to about the same amount of whatever, etc but idk what it is- touching a remote/smartphone that doesn't belong to me always gets me in the mindset of keeping my hands away from my face and washing my hands soon after. this is definitely the case when the phone feels greasy and disgusting like they haven't wiped it down ever.

everyone is always insisting that i hold their phone and look at some stupid meme/video so that kind of brings it more into my awareness than say a doorknob or cash.
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Not for that reason, no.

Give me all your germs, they make me stronger.
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Nice phobia.
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SpinKirby posted...

Nice phobia.

i don't think it's quite severe enough to qualify as a phobia.

i'm not particularly afraid of handling other peoples phones, just repulsed by it.
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Schwarz posted...

Not for that reason, no.

Give me all your germs, they make me stronger.

fair enough.
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Kombucha posted...

SpinKirby posted...

Nice phobia.

i don't think it's quite severe enough to qualify as a phobia.

i'm not particularly afraid of handling other peoples phones, just repulsed by it.

As long as it doesn't get in my mouth, idgaf.
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Phones yea but not for that reason, remotes no because if I get the chance to decide what we are watching I take it.
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Not remotes but i often try to avoid touching other people's phones. Chances are they likely used it in the toilet.
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SpinKirby posted...

As long as it doesn't get in my mouth, idgaf.

yeah it's more of a matter of keeping my hands away from my face i guess. i suddenly become conscious of it- which is probably something i should do with doorknobs and money to avoid getting sick but idk.

IfGodCouldDie posted...

Phones yea but not for that reason

for what reason then?
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Kombucha posted...

SpinKirby posted...

As long as it doesn't get in my mouth, idgaf.

yeah it's more of a matter of keeping my hands away from my face i guess. i suddenly become conscious of it- which is probably something i should do with doorknobs and money to avoid getting sick but idk.

IfGodCouldDie posted...

Phones yea but not for that reason

for what reason then?

Because I dont like people touching my phone, so I dont really touch other peoples phones. If they are offering to let me watch a video or see some pictures I'll grab it but that's it.
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