How do I not be a plague at a wedding?

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I made it through a 2/3 work day, woohoo! So I'm on the mend but pretty sure this cold is going to HANG around for at least another week. I have a wedding to go to on Sunday afternoon. I plan on stocking my purse with cough drops so I don't cough during the ceremony, a handerkchief to catch any stray drips. But I know I'm going to have to blow my nose a few times! I'll completely refrain during the ceremony (god I hope it's not a LONG one!) or at least sneak out during the sermon if it's going to be long, but through the reception and such, how do I be as least gross as possible? It doesn't seem practical to run off to the bathroom EVERYTIME I have a little sniffle or something. Related, how do I keep tissues handy but not all groady? Also, if someone wants to shake my hand or anything, I plan on just politely declining and explaining I'm battling a cold and don't want to pass any germs, that's ok, right?

[amandasw]

are you opposed to drugs? also, at least try the NetiPot because it really helps clear things out = longer time before you have to blow your nose etc.

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Sept 21, 2012 19:04:00 GMT -5 @ksta said:

Also, if someone wants to shake my hand or anything, I plan on just politely declining and explaining I'm battling a cold and don't want to pass any germs, that's ok, right?

Yep, totally fine.

I would just take a shitton of drugs and dry up my sinuses.

Good luck and feel better soon!

[tacocat]

Drug up and tissues + hand sanitizer in the purse. Let people know you have a cold and they will be fine. Feel better!

[jennlin]

Sept 22, 2012 2:22:15 GMT -5 tacocat said:

Drug up and tissues + hand sanitizer in the purse. Let people know you have a cold and they will be fine. Feel better!

this!