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How to avoid touching your face

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As part of a discussion on another forum about how to avoid touching your face, the concept of using handcuffs was rejected. But my suggest of this

amazon.co.uk/Visors/b?ie=UT...

attracted some comment.

I suggested customising one with stickers, ribbons or flowers ...

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,😂🤣😂 5 quid one is a bargain... But the black and clear one more stylish... Sort of.

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alvertta in reply to

Black goes with everything in your wardrobe.

in reply to alvertta

Indeed.... 👍

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The fisherman’s ensemble has possibilities 🤣😂🤣

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whitefishbay

We went to Venice this past w/end and it was gloriously empty but now we are in self isolation. Thank God for food deliveries and nice neighbours. Stay well. X

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GOOD_GRIEF

And keep your hands out of your hair.

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A few sprays of bastista dry shampoo and you don't want to touch it.

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GOOD_GRIEF in reply to

Take a shower and wash it.

Hubby and I are removing out outdoor clothes and dumping them in a plastic laundry bag, washing our hands, dropping the laundry right in the washer, and then heading directly for the shower when we come in from being anywhere near other people.

It's very hard to keep a distance of 6 feet from others in NYC.

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Currently still only 1m here - and there are taped lines at the supermerket checkout for your information!

in reply to GOOD_GRIEF

It's a styling agent...

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Highlandtiger in reply to GOOD_GRIEF

Here’s an idea from Italy......

mobile.twitter.com/Annalaga...

in reply to Highlandtiger

😂🤣😂... That's like my usual belly!!

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PMRproAmbassador in reply to

Wonder how he gets through doors?

in reply to PMRpro

I don't know but I might pay to see it!

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Jackoh in reply to Highlandtiger

Very innovative! 😂

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Cyclegirl54

😂😂

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Estellemac

I don’t think you need the ear defender version though?

in reply to Estellemac

It would be nice though wouldn't it. I think I need to look at hazmat suits to keep my dirt in. 😉

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PMRproAmbassador in reply to Estellemac

Depends doesn't it?

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Blearyeyed

I never thought about using my Tree cutting headphone , visor ensemble to keep out the dreaded bug.

My eldest Erics current rant is looking at the news and saying , " well that's just a dust mask , pointless , that's a paint mask , that med mask isn't micro grade....."

I was saying to Scats and YB that she feels well covered at work in the Prop making workshop as they all have one of those superior grade all purpose full face masks ( much like my own for sculpting ) we considered joining the apocalypse in matching urban activist attire when she visited at the weekend.

I like the fact that your link includes some lovely Venetian style masquerade masks between the industrial visors , do you think such a pretty fashion item would do the job ?

It would be nice to think so , maybe I could just wear one over my gas mask !😋😂😂😂😘

in reply to Blearyeyed

If I was going to bother at all it would have to be a proper jobby!

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Blearyeyed in reply to

Ours are big and black with filters in them , just like gas masks for Ninjas 😋

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PMRproAmbassador in reply to

That isn't a Scottish jobby I trust??????????

in reply to PMRpro

I hope not! 🤣😂🤣

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HeronNS in reply to Blearyeyed

Aren't the visors simply to stop us introducing the dreaded bug to our faces by way of our own hands?

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Blearyeyed in reply to HeronNS

If you have ever seen a fellow worker negotiating one to pick their nose while taking a break in activities you could guess how effective that can be 😋😂😂😂

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HeronNS in reply to Blearyeyed

Ah,but the point is you have to think about what you're doing! Probably the only use of any mask for ordinary citizens at this time anyway.

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Blearyeyed in reply to HeronNS

I saw two people last week meeting in the street then they lifted up their masks and placed them on the top of their heads so that they could have a proper chat!!

Assuming that people think before they act seems to be the flaw in the plan all round at the moment , doesn't it 😘😘😍

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HeronNS in reply to Blearyeyed

🤣🤪🥴😆

in reply to Blearyeyed

What numpties... Its obviously a new style choice... Hipster virus.

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The local mayor was forced to post on FB last night pointing out that teenagers hanging out together in groups on street corners or pensioners meeting in the cafe as usual was not exactly the way the lockdown was likely to succeed.

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Blearyeyed in reply to PMRpro

I read that too quickly and thought it said teenagers were hanging out on street corners with pensioners , well as long as there aren't 1000 of them in one place they probably thought they'd be alright😋😂😂😂

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PMRproAmbassador in reply to Blearyeyed

Any size gatherings are banned here - you had to keep a metre distance anyway - that would be a big cafe ... A couple of bars were fined/closed for not making sure that was happening. One new bar in Bozen was having its opening party - the police turned up and promptly closed it again. Not sure if it is permanent. But now all of them are closed - you can't even go for lunch if you are a workman which is a bit of a change.

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Constance13

There is no way I can stop touching my face - I have no control over it. I don't even know I'm doing/have done it!

Another thing - I'd have to cut off ALL my hair - but I fear I would smooth my bald head continuously. No hope for me!😕🥺

in reply to Constance13

I understand that... But if you are inside and have clean hands and hair... 😄

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Constance13 in reply to

I do wash both every few weeks!!😜😜

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😂🤣😂

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anutycrixp

yet to see..bird-beak style masks as worn by 16th c plague doctors; fencing masks [or d.i.y ones made from kitchen sieve]; victorian lady's riding habit hat and veil pulled down over face [for steampunk fans]..the idea is simply to prevent you touching your face while out and about whereby any potential infection on your hands could be transmitted to your mouth,nose or eyes.

in reply to anutycrixp

Evryone needs to adopt the walking style where you pin your arms to your side and just silly walk keeping hands below re waist... With the bird beak masks it should look a treat.

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Highlandtiger in reply to

I posted this elsewhere the other day. Someone told me that the advice she got from a relative who works in crisis management is to try and concentrate not on stopping touching your face but simply on not raising your hands above shoulder level. Apparently it's supposed to help......?

in reply to Highlandtiger

But how can I do my pmr exercises. Its taken over 3 years to get my hands up there. 😭

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Highlandtiger in reply to

Win some lose some I guess... 🤷🏻‍♀️

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😄

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Teekay2

How about those funnels that the vet puts on our pets.

in reply to Teekay2

I would need one aoubt 2ft wide to end my persistent need to touch my face. But I suppose I could still get through doors. 🤔😂🤣😂

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PMRproAmbassador in reply to

Here they are saying it is out and about you have to be careful - get home, scrub your hands and bob's your uncle ...

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That's what I thi k. I walk straight in and scrub my hands and face after.... and then I reckon I only touched outside door handle so I am OK. I do rinse and sanitise my hands after playing with the dog and feeding etc but have always done that. I think the entry hand-wash is more thorough.

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Teekay2

I just dug out my old beekeeping hat!

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Grammy80

Wow...it was hard to choose a favorite. Who knew it was SO hard to stop touching our face?

I sure wish you all the best ~~ the US is certainly in a mess with our lack of testing and leadership.

Be well~~

I was rather fond of the black number~ hat with the clear face shield ~~it may replace the little black dress!! Styling~!!

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