pressonacott t1_j9tatz2 wrote on February 24, 2023 at 12:16 PM

Reply to comment by amayonegg in Cambodia reports 2nd human case of H5N1 bird flu by F16KILLER

Problem is, in the asian culture. It's fine to dine with strangers or use condiments strangers have used prior to you using it.

I've seen veggies not eaten all the way tossed back in with fresh veggies or bakery tossed back in with other bakery even if I touched it. (I turn a blind eye because that's the way of life in Vietnam) but I can see this as a huge jump in infections bouncing around faster than covid especially with covid restrictions lifted in most parts of the world.

thesd123 t1_j9ttv80 wrote on February 24, 2023 at 2:53 PM

What parts of Asia practice these methods? So I can make sure to never visit there in my lifetime.

pressonacott t1_j9tv674 wrote on February 24, 2023 at 3:02 PM

I'm in Vietnam.

Sanitary conditions aren't the best. But I love it here.

I just came back from Thailand, and it's just about the same in Phuket.

To be clear: these are street food places that I go to. It's common practice to take a napkin and wipe your chopsticks and spoons as well as cups and bowls before eating.