T'IS THE SEASON ... FLU, COLDS & GERMS

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In addition to getting your flu shot and taking care of yourself, it is marvelously well-mannered to be considerate of others during "sick" season.  Do not go to work when you are sick - believe you me, you are not scoring any points with anyone.  Wash your hands often.   Carry sanitizer to help out in a pinch.  Do not sneeze into your hands - the proper place is in a clean and pressed linen or cotton handkerchief.  You should always carry one.  Or you could carry two.  As a friend's father used to tell to him, "carry two; one for you and one for your girl."   If you inexplicably find yourself without one, sneeze into your elbow.  

And we have all been there.  What do you do when you know someone is sick and they try to shake your hand anyway?   Some people shake the hand and then try to remember not to touch anything else until they wash their hands or sanitize.  Or you could do what I do, smile and apologetically say, "I am sorry, I have a bit of a cold and don't want to get you sick by shaking hands but it is so nice to meet you (or nice to see you) etc."   Keep smiling but keep your hand firmly at your side.  It seems to work rather well.  What do you think?  Do you have any other tips for getting through cold & flu season with grace?