Most people still believe you will get sick if you get chilled. I am very hot natured, and have been known to wear shorts to my son's winter soccer games (you must understand that around here "winter" is 50 -60 degrees, but still cooler than most people want to wear shorts in!). I also have allergies. It never fails, if it's chilly and my legs and arms are not covered, invariably I'll sneeze and everyone around will say "See, now you're catching cold because you didn't wear a jacket!" Some of these people are even younger than me - in their 30's, and they still believe this! I've just learned to smile briefly and change the subject!

It amazes me how many medical professionals believe this, too! You'd think in their Universal Precautions training they might get a clue. Maybe they think they have to wash their hands to warm them up!


[ September 10, 2001: Message edited by: 4 feline house ]