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Mysophobia: What to Know About the Fear of Germs
Medically reviewed by Geralyn Dexter, PhD, LMHC Mysophobia, also commonly known as germophobia, is an intense fear of dirt and germs. Mysophobia can be socially and emotionally debilitating, causing ...
Miss Manners: Worried about germs? Why not wear gloves?
If we renewed the lovely fashion of wearing gloves, people wouldn’t have to fear catching germs from shaking hands or ...
Miss Manners: The lost art of glove-wearing, and why it’s time to bring it back
DEAR MISS MANNERS: If we renewed the lovely fashion of wearing gloves, people wouldn’t have to fear catching germs from shaking hands or appearing rude for refusing. GENTLE READER: Why didn’t Miss ...