covering sneezes
Blocking germ expulsions
Covering sneezes is the practice of blocking a sneeze with your hand, elbow, or tissue to prevent spreading germs.
It's basic hygiene etiquette, taught to children and expected in public spaces: Cover your mouth when you sneeze.
The elbow method—sneezing into the crook of your arm—has largely replaced hand-covering since hands touch shared surfaces.
- tissueDisposable soft paper
- handkerchiefPocket cloth for sniffles
- elbowArm's middle joint
- sleeveGarment's arm portion
- achooSpelled-out sneeze
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