Wet Fingers? Gross!
We’ve all been in this situation. You touch someone’s hand and their fingers are wet. We all hate it, yet we put up with it. Here are some ways to spot if someone’s fingers are wet before it becomes a problem.
Wet finger signs:
1. They glisten
A classic sign of someone’s fingers being wet is a glistening sheen on them. This is the water reflecting light off the skin. Keep an eye out for this one. In low-light it can be hard to detect, and you may have to go with another method, such as asking the person if their fingers are wet.
2. The person had just put their fingers in a liquid
This one takes a bit of observation, but if you can catch this sign you can easily avoid touching the person’s fingers.
3. They soil things that they touch
Depending on how wet someone’s fingers are, they may or may not leave a trace of soiling if they’ve touched light cloth or paper. Watch what the person touches so that your hands don’t end up like the soiled cloth or paper – totally wet.
4. Condensation/droplets
Someone’s fingers being overly wet can be a real problem, but it is also easier to detect. You may see droplets fall from the person’s fingers, or a major build-up of droplets. If you see this, definitely stay away from the person’s fingers. They are guaranteed to get you drenched.
5. Someone tells you that their fingers are wet
If someone is openly admitting this information, they’re probably telling the truth. Don’t let past deceits fool you. They’re fingers are guaranteed wet. Trust me, they’re doing you a favor.
6. Their fingers have been wet before
This one is tricky, because everyone deserves second chances, but if you’ve touched someone’s fingers and they’ve been wet in the past, it’s probably not going to be the last time.
7. They gently pat their hands on their trousers or blouse before touching your hand
This one is subtle, but its a tell-tale sign. It’s been proven by psychology that if someone’s hands are knowingly wet, they will pat them on their trousers or blouse before touching another person or a thing. Pass them a napkin of politely decline touching their fingers.
8. They were recently submerged in a liquid
Something like swimming or washing a car would obviously make someone’s fingers wet. Remember that it isn’t the person’s fault that their fingers are wet. It’s a natural process and you have to be understanding of that.
9. You are both underwater
This one’s easy because usually both people’s fingers will be wet in this situation. No harm, no foul. Touch on.
10. They’re wet
This one may seem easy, but it’s not. Sometimes someone’s fingers are just wet, so you have to grin and bear it when you run into it.