turnstile tip

Two days ago on my way to work, the MRT was stuck at Guadalupe Station because of a defective train in front of us. For lack of anything better to do, I found myself observing the people who were coming into the station from the northbound side, more particularly the passengers passing through the turnstiles.

For the five or so minutes we were stranded, there may have been hundreds of people who entered the station, and yet I was able to count only probably 20 or less who DID NOT hold the turnstile with their hand to get through.

Personally, I never touch turnstiles with my hand, even in groceries or other public places. I got this tip from my sister many years ago, even before the H1N1 scare, that these things may contain germs as they are being touched by thousands of people everyday.

That's why when I pass through turnstiles, I just bump it with my hip or tummy... it turns just the same way! Look ma, no hands! That's one less exposure to hand-transmitted germs! :)