[header] How to stay away from germs [title] Keep hand sanitizer in your purse, your pocket, etc. [step] As much as possible. If you need to touch something you don't feel comfortable with, sanitize your hands afterwards [title] Shake hands only when absolutely necessary to be polite. 
[step] Hands are one of the dirtiest areas on the body. Especially avoid shaking hands with someone who appears sick (coughing, sneezing, wheezing, etc).