Dealing with Germ Anxiety

The conversation addresses the challenges of navigating germ-related anxieties, particularly in public spaces like hotels. One speaker shares their experience of sleeping with a hoodie pulled over their head as a precaution against hotel germs, illustrating the extent of their concerns. This sentiment is echoed by the other speaker, who notes how the pandemic has validated such fears, highlighting the pervasive nature of germ anxiety in society. Through humor and anecdotes, they explore how these anxieties can sometimes border on extreme but are often rooted in personal experience and imagination.