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10 Aug 2005, 10:16 am

julieme wrote:
Hi,

Can any of the NT's explain this one.

I took a spill in a race and got a bad cut/ stitches. The doctor said that I could stop bandaging it once it stopped seeping.

My boss took me aside and told me I have to cover it with bandages at work until the stitches come out because that is the "normal, correct thing". I work in a think tank (R&D engineering) its not like there is anything yucky that is going to get in in or anything.

Any idea why this is the normal thing to do?


The "normal, correct thing" to do? :roll: Your boss sounds like a condescending ass. You're not huring anyone. He should mind his own business. Besides, your doctor said you didn't have to bandage it after it stopped seeping. Also, you're not paid to look good. As long as it isn't hindering performance, I don't see how it should be a problem. Its not like you're forcing people to look at it. Surely they can avoid eye contact with it? Its also good to let the air get to wounds. Or so I've been told.