Ed, I’m calling about L.A. Parker’s column about hand hygiene. It’s about time someone writes about this. People think I’m crazy, but when I go out to eat (and I don’t even want to go out to eat anymore), I don’t want fast food because these kids are sticking their hands everywhere, not washing them, and nobody wears gloves. The worst thing is when they give you change back, they stick their hands in their mouth to get your bag and stick your food in it. Waitresses are scratching their heads, and something needs to be done. I’ve walked out of restaurants. People need to be aware of what they’re doing with their hands and people’s food.

Disgusted

If this is what you’re seeing from the waitstaff, imagine what’s going on in the kitchen, hidden from the public eye. Have you seen the movie “Waiting”?—Ed. Note