Hot Pots

Having burnt my fingers (slightly) twice in the last 3 days and having seen a colleague's hand wrapped in bandages for some serious burns (he'll have scars) - - I decided to pop into Monoprix (a local wide ranging groceteria) and buy some tacky tea-towels. Everyone here in class has identical "Le Cordon Bleu" towels so I figure these are so unique that I'll notice them lying around and finally remember that I'm to use these for touching pans - hot or cold. Always. Without fail.
I hope.