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Should I be concerned about my roommate's finger licking habits?

I have a roommate who has a habit of licking her fingers and hands throughout the day and doesn't wash her hands afterward. It's been making me anxious about touching light switches, doorknobs, etc. She isn't willing to break the habit. I have been washing my hands very frequently and touching things with paper towels ever since realizing this, but this has been getting fatiguing and I am wondering if this isn't necessary. Do I need to be worried about my health because of this, or is it safe to touch surfaces in my home without worrying?
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363281 tn?1643235611
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Hello~Well, I would certainly be concerned, she should at least wash her hands more, it has been proven that more germs are spread via the hands than even the mouth. I would certainly tell her that she either has to wash her hands more, or, you may have to start looking for a new room-mate, I couldn't handle it myself, it's distrusting.
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