My mother is not as hygienic as me in reference to washing her hands after the meals..? ?

Question

I prefer to wash my hands with soap after the meals..

my mother either wipes her hands with a towel, or washes her hands with water (without using soap).

Am I over reacting??

I don't WANT to dislike any habit of my mother, but I'm helpless..

what should I do??

Answer 1

Pet peeve.

Answer 2

I do the same thing. I wash mine before and after.

Answer 3

Everyone has pet hates. Lol this is a prime example. Try to ignore it. If this is the only thing that bothers you, then you mother has done pretty well.

Answer 4

Relax. Not everyone is O.C.D. (no offense!!).

Mom is use to doing things her way, you're used to doing things yours.

Let mom live her life, and you live yours.. go on and wash your hands all you like, but don't nag mom. As long as she isn't touching you with those hands.. it isn't a big deal. Although if you're that concerned and bothered by it, I suppose you COULD buy some of that Instant Hand Sanitizer and have it handy for before and after meals..

Answer 5

Bring it up with your mother over casual conversation. Lay down your reason for disliking it and then listen to what she has to say back.

If you don't want to do this, or she doesn't want to do this than maybe you should just ignore it. It is really her choice after all!

Answer 6

Consider yourself most fortunate for this to be the biggest issue on your mind. I wish that was my only problem.

Keep things in perspective.

Answer 7

Educate your mom?  or talk to her about it...Ask her why she doesnt use soap to was her hands?  my 5 year old is the same way...splashes water on his hands maybe puts some soap on for 2 seconds...and thinks he's done.  Sometimes people dont think about the germs.  They may not get sick all the time, but they may not remember or think that they are a CARRIER....of germs, or infection.

Also realize your mom is your mom.  She has to live with her habits for the rest of her life.  You wont have to once you move out or go out on your own.  But again you can talk to her about it, and help her understand the situation you face.  IE: that you might get sick, or if you have other siblings or family they may get sick as well.  And if she just doesnt want to, then there is really not much you can do except to take on the responsibilities of cleaning up after her.  The things she touches and works with.  If you dont want to eat the food she's cooked, because of this, then you may have to start doing your own thing.  Not much you can do if she wont agree with you on this stance.

It may not be healthy but it's not illegal.