WooMonkey
In addition to previous concerns about cards being bent or "not treated right"...I also choose to shuffle if it looks like the querent has a cold and has been sneezing, coughing, or rubbing their nose. Sometimes people appear to have the remnants of food or candy on their hands. Then I'm feeling uneasy even letting them just cut the deck.
I find the thought of other people's "stuff" on my cards freaky disturbing! Maybe I should institue a pre-reading hand washing ritual...
I find the thought of other people's "stuff" on my cards freaky disturbing! Maybe I should institue a pre-reading hand washing ritual...