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I hate seeing stuff like that, it honestly grosses me out because of the field we are in. I have no problem saying something politely to a colleague. I would pull them aside and just ask them to wash their hands.
You’re not wrong to be bothered by it. Skipping hand hygiene isn’t a personality quirk, it’s a safety issue. I’d try a gentle reminder first, but if it’s a pattern and they keep ignoring it, I’d loop in a charge nurse. It’s not snitching, it’s basic patient care.