Emily Post Relative Offers Flu Etiquette
More than 80% of U.S. adults say someone with the flu should cancel obligations, but 64% say they should go about their business, a survey found. As part of its “Are You That Guy?” influenza education campaign, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases is partnering with the Emily Post Institute to remind Americans to contain the flu. “While people recognize that the flu virus spreads easily, they admit to tossing proper etiquette aside when they have the flu,” said Anna Post, great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post and co-author of the 18th edition of the “Emily Post’s Etiquette” book. One-third of people surveyed said they would call their doctor if they suspected the flu. In the workplace, Post advises employees to tell their boss right away they need to get to the doctor. During air travel, if you are seated next to someone with the flu, Post said it’s OK to consider saying: “I can see you’re not feeling well -- would you mind covering your mouth when you cough? Thanks.”
More than 80% of U.S. adults say someone with the flu should cancel obligations, but 64% say they should go about their business, a survey found. As part of its “Are You That Guy?” influenza education campaign, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases is partnering with the Emily Post Institute to remind Americans to contain the flu. “While people recognize that the flu virus spreads easily, they admit to tossing proper etiquette aside when they have the flu,” said Anna Post, great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post and co-author of the 18th edition of the “Emily Post’s Etiquette” book. One-third of people surveyed said they would call their doctor if they suspected the flu. In the workplace, Post advises employees to tell their boss right away they need to get to the doctor. During air travel, if you are seated next to someone with the flu, Post said it’s OK to consider saying: “I can see you’re not feeling well -- would you mind covering your mouth when you cough? Thanks.”
