I say germs are way over-rated. I was at camp, and I was really thirsty, and didn't feel like walking for 5 minutes to get a drink of water, so I picked up a deserted Dasani bottle off the ground, and drank it. My friend was saying how I could get cold-sores and shit. I don't know, but I feel just fine... I let people use my water, don't mind if someone bit food as long as it is not licked all over, and if something isn't sticky or wet I adhere to the 5 second rule (even though mythbusters proved it bogus). The exception is when it comes to red meat, I always have it medium well to well done, but not because of germs, I just like it better that way. I am not saying eat off the bathroom floor (toilet seat is okay though (mythusters proved it's the cleanest place in your house ), and I wash my hands after washing the bathroom, but I don't think germs are something to worry about. As long as you're not eating ultra-contaminated stuff, it will just strengthen your immune system.