I have been against shaking hands with other members of the church since this action started. Over the years, I have heard other people talk (my co-workers) about how they also are against it also. People are always coughing and sneezing into their hands and this is not sanitary.
Some churches (mostly Staten Island) have discontinued this action during the mass. It is the biggest way to spread germs. With people that are prone to illness (mostly people with RA and cancer patients) this is the biggest spread of germs along with shopping basket handles.
I do not shake hands with people sitting next to me, I nod my head and hope that they do not insist on shaking. Can the church look into Stopping this gesture....is it really necessary?????
Why can't we just nod our heads to acknowledge Peace?
R.Kiesche
Sunday, March 29, 2009
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Give kids a PLACE to give their germs, instead of you!
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I understand how someone feels about germs, at least acknowledge the person next to you. The germ we want to spread is friendlyness.
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