Spreading coughs and colds

That's us too Maw .

I'd sell my soul for a super cuddle ( extra squidgy) and a kiss. Germs , coughs and colds are just life. We even kiss the dog lol on his head obviously !

pixie1, I avoid hugging by never letting it begin (avoiding). I'm not much to hug and kiss except DH.

If my grandchildren aren't well they get more kisses and cuddles. How mean to avoid contact with them when they aren't well.

Oh I would always hug my grandchildren and we do cheek kisses, not lips....

My DH has to be very careful as he has a serious illness but he always has a hug

It doesn't do to get too precious about catching the inevitable bugs the DGCs bring. Hugs needn't spread germs anyway and I would put up with any coughs and sneezes as the price for little arms flung round my neck! Never ever turn away from a tiny-how do you think they must feel? Hugs can be perfectly safe.
As for sneezes in the supermarket, I agree people can be very inconsiderate but all I can say is your reactions must be quicker than mine.
I wonder if our diminishing immune system might not merely be connected with ageing but because we may be mixing with fewer people. As a Secondary teacher I stayed immune to many assorted bugs from less than scrupulous teenagers but since retiring I seem to catch things more easily.
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Hugs and fist bumps (safer than handshakes re bacteria and way cooler for teens!).

I worry lest I give anything to DGCs! Under 5s do tend to come for kisses and get pecks on foreheads or cheeks. The baby gets a kiss on her head.

we do hugs and never lip kisses