Dear Dáithí: Can I call out my colleague for not washing his hands after using the toilet?
An advice columnist addresses a reader's frustration regarding colleagues who fail to wash their hands after using the restroom. The response explores the social etiquette and hygiene concerns surrounding workplace behavior.
Why it matters
Workplace hygiene and interpersonal conflict are common social issues that impact office culture and employee well-being.
What people forget about those people who don’t wash their hands is that they can leave a trail of germs behind them, says Dáithí.
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I am increasingly witnessing people not washing their hands after using toilet facilities, and it is driving me crazy.
We’re not that far from a time when we were all wearing masks, staying within our 5km, and limiting how many people we could see to stop the spread of infection. And yet, somehow, it seems people have already forgotten the basics of proper hygiene.
This isn’t just something I’ve seen once or twice. It’s multiple times a week. It’s come to the point I feel more people don’t wash their hands than those that do.
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