In all fairness they did get people to wash their hands more.
I notice many public restrooms now have hot water, soap, and finally well stocked paper towels.
EC
Re: 23 - Another benefit - people are more apt to call out piggish behavior. The chronic ear and nose picker that works in the adjacent office suite was mocked for having poor hygiene and was told to go wash his hands. I could care less if he does that - but do care when he then handled food utensils at the salad bar at the cafeteria.