Enough!

I just came back from the restroom and I'm a bit disturbed. There was a person in the other stall and when she finished, she flushed the toilet, gathered her things and left. Just walked right past the sink, out the door. Didn't use the nice foam soap, didn't rinse her hands off, didn't even take a paper towel to wipe them off, just out the door. No, this is not the first time I've witnessed such repulsive behavior, but it's more common than most realize. I work at a community college and we serve a diverse student body. It has no boundaries-- whether it be age, race, body type, pee or poop-- a majority of our students don't wash their hands.

Just think, these same people are working at our restaurants and fast food establishments. Yes, we've all seen the signs that employees must wash hands before returning to work, but I'm sure the manager isn't waiting for them to return from the restroom to make sure they do so. I realize that heat kills bacteria, but what about that turkey sub or tuna salad sandwich? Well, I guess those latex gloves are beneficial afterall. I say enough is enough! We should have a National Hand Washing Awareness Week or Month, so that people can learn the many benefits of washing hands.