Blowing your nose

ApeXaviour

I dunno if I'm just weird here but:

I don't do it. I find it very uncomfortable and my eyes water something awful any time I try. I'd find it more comfortable to tweeze nostril hair seriously. Anyone else like this or am I alone?

Also I find it absolutely disgusting when other people do it in public. Jeeze like just suck it back, the noise is much less and it all stays inside. The fact that among my friends it seems to be the women who most often blow their nose in public, I cannot fathom!? Personally I find it more unattractive than burping or farting loudly and cringe when people do it. Am I alone in this too?

TerrorFirmer

Certainly not.

Whenever I have to blow my nose at work, I normally go to the bathroom to do it. I dunno why but I feel about it just like you describe, I find it almost....vile.

Ah well. Hardly something to loose sleep over.

ratboy

it's quite neccesary though, there can be too much for sucking it back and it can start running over, which looks horrific.

muckwarrior

Would you rather see people with streams of snots running from their nose? Sometimes it just needs to be done. Get over it.

Dave!

It's not particularly attractive, but I think one or two blows is alot better than it dripping down and you having to snuffle it back up every 20 seconds... (sorry for the imagery)

ApeXaviour

muckwarrior wrote:

Would you rather see people with streams of snots running from their nose? Sometimes it just needs to be done. Get over it.

Never happens to me. As I said suck it back, this can be done relatively discreetly (moreso than a big HHHOOONNNNKK into a hanky that you then put back in your pocket!!). If it really needs to be done why in public for gods sake?

neon_glows

Blowing your nose is grand, no need to be done behind closed doors, its good to blow your nose, gets rid of bacteria.

Some people have to do it, due to sinusess or general runny nose.

Also its not like your exposing a body part,

If some people who blow there nose ran to the toilet every time they needed to then they probably never leave the toilet, haha

So get on with it like.

Dave!

ApeXaviour wrote:

Never happens to me.

err... lucky you... You must be the only person who doesn't get a runny nose, in that case.

ApeXaviour wrote:

As I said suck it back, this can be done relatively discreetly (moreso than a big HHHOOONNNNKK into a hanky that you then put back in your pocket!!). If it really needs to be done why in public for gods sake?

Yeah it can be done discreetly, but it doesn't stay there, so you have to do it "discreetly" every 15-20 seconds until you're able to get some tissue to blow your nose, or until it stops.

Why should everybody have to go to the bathroom in order to please you? Instead of getting offended at the sound (which lasts about... 3 seconds), how about you just stop being so bloody touchy and ignore it?

F*cking ridiculous the crap people moan at these days...

djmarkus

Two Words, suck and swallow

Scraggs

uggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!

I hate getting colds its the grossest thing ever! I really hate blowing my nose and others blowin theirs in public. THe noise its so disgusting...
god i'm wretching at the thought of it! I'm almost bordering on having a phobia.....

uuuuuuuuuugggggggggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...

well thats my 2c

CJhaughey

Stick your thumb over the other nostril and give a short, sharp blow.
That should make sure any offending matter is swiftly ejected.

ApeXaviour

DaveMcG wrote:

err... lucky you... You must be the only person who doesn't get a runny nose, in that case.

I do get a runny nose often enough.. I was saying that snot running down my nose doesn't ever happen even though i dont blow it because it's dealt with otherwise.

DaveMcG wrote:

Yeah it can be done discreetly, but it doesn't stay there, so you have to do it "discreetly" every 15-20 seconds until you're able to get some tissue to blow your nose, or until it stops.

Em.. Ok not to be vulgar but dude, swallow. It goes away then, nice alternative to blowing.. I reckon the occasion is quite rare when people actually genuinly need to blow their nose.

DaveMcG wrote:

Why should everybody have to go to the bathroom in order to please you?

I'm not saying they should, each to their own like. I just don't understand why they don't. I hold in farts, I'm sure most do. I'm expressing my lack of comprehension as to why is this not the same in our society?

DaveMcG wrote:

Instead of getting offended at the sound (which lasts about... 3 seconds), how about you just stop being so bloody touchy and ignore it?

I wasn't really getting touchy, I was just responding in kind to muckwarrior's tone. It's kind of hard to ignore, akin to farting. Worse imho.

DaveMcG wrote:

F*cking ridiculous the crap people moan at these days...

Chill man. If you'll re-read my original post it was a pair of genuine questions. Both asking if I'm alone in this.

ApeXaviour

djmarkus wrote:

Two Words, suck and swallow

Scraggs wrote:

uggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!

I hate getting colds its the grossest thing ever! I really hate blowing my nose and others blowin theirs in public. THe noise its so disgusting...
god i'm wretching at the thought of it! I'm almost bordering on having a phobia.....

uuuuuuuuuugggggggggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...

well thats my 2c

Thanks guys. Glad to see I'm not insane or socially clueless

Dave!

ApeXaviour wrote:

I do get a runny nose often enough.. I was saying that snot running down my nose doesn't ever happen even though i dont blow it because it's dealt with otherwise.

Well I guess everyone works differently... If I don't blow, it keeps running, and I have to keep sniffling (making more disgusting noise for you), or else keep "dabbing", in turn making my nose start to burn and turn red.

ApeXaviour wrote:

Em.. Ok not to be vulgar but dude, swallow. It goes away then, nice alternative to blowing.. I reckon the occasion is quite rare when people actually genuinly need to blow their nose.

How do you swallow...? Sniffling doesn't always send the stuff conveniently into your mouth (although it does sometimes) -- should I let it roll over my lips...? (ok getting disgusting now)

I'd say the occasion is there quite frequently, but alot of people prefer this:

*sniffle*......*sniffle*.....*sniffle*.....*sniffle*

etc.

Not me -- I prefer:

*BLOW*...

I find it more disgusting when people are constantly sniffling in an exam or something (although not to the point that it offends me, whereas blowing clearly does you)

ApeXaviour wrote:

I'm not saying they should, each to their own like. I just don't understand why they don't. I hold in farts, I'm sure most do. I'm expressing my lack of comprehension as to why is this not the same in our society?

Well farts affect people more blowing... There's a sound (like blowing), but there's a smell (unlike blowing), and it lingers for around a minute afterwards (unlike blowing, which is over in a few seconds -- quick and painless, one would think).

It's not as if they're blowing their nose in your bloody face, are they? They're dealing with it as discreetly as possible, using a tissue as opposed to... the back of your jumper or something.

ApeXaviour wrote:

I wasn't really getting touchy, I was just responding in kind to muckwarrior's tone. It's kind of hard to ignore, akin to farting. Worse imho.

ApeXaviour wrote:

Chill man. If you'll re-read my original post it was a pair of genuine questions. Both asking if I'm alone in this.

Yeah, but the general tone of your posts seem to imply that us nose-blowers are some sort of sub-human, disgusting monsters whom you think should be shipped off to an island somewhere, where they can blow their noses forever, so that you'll never be bothered by them again.

ApeXaviour

DaveMcG wrote:

How do you swallow...? Sniffling doesn't always send the stuff conveniently into your mouth (although it does sometimes) -- should I let it roll over my lips...? (ok getting disgusting now)

You're serious? Ok em well.. I suppose all things need practice if you've never done them before. Right so to swallow: first you don't sniffle. You inhale sharp and long through your nose (how sharp depending on circumstances/surrounding). Good enough to get the mucus not just up your nose but right to the back of your nasal cavity / top of your throat. From here close your mouth tight (creates a slight vacuum) and swallow.

DaveMcG wrote:

I'd say the occasion is there quite frequently, but alot of people prefer this:

*sniffle*......*sniffle*.....*sniffle*.....*sniffle*

If you follow above instructions there is no need to repeatedly sniffle.

DaveMcG wrote:

I find it more disgusting when people are constantly sniffling in an exam or something (although not to the point that it offends me, whereas blowing clearly does you)

I find that sniffling annoying, not disgusting though.

DaveMcG wrote:

It's not as if they're blowing their nose in your bloody face, are they? They're dealing with it as discreetly as possible,

Often I find it's done directly infront of you where the person is standing or sitting. During lunch, in the library right beside me. Well there's one friend, attractive girl, great friend and study partner but jesus, not even like when you sneeze/cough and you turn away from the person.

DaveMcG wrote:

Yeah, but the general tone of your posts seem to imply that us nose-blowers are some sort of sub-human, disgusting monsters whom you think should be shipped off to an island somewhere, where they can blow their noses forever, so that you'll never be bothered by them again.

lol good rant Ah no, if that was the case I'd have stabbed almost all my female friends by now. I don't think I ever see any male friends blowing their nose oddly..

Dave!

I'm gonna give that swallowing thing a try -- however until I perfect it, I'll have to keep blowing, sorry!

ApeXaviour

DaveMcG wrote:

I'm gonna give that swallowing thing a try -- however until I perfect it, I'll have to keep blowing, sorry!

Fair enough, I'll continue to cringe

Dave!

CJhaughey wrote:

Stick your thumb over the other nostril and give a short, sharp blow.
That should make sure any offending matter is swiftly ejected.

By the way, that's AKA a "snot-rocket"

Just bringing the tone of the thread down Oh wait... lol

Scraggs

ApeXaviour wrote:

Thanks guys. Glad to see I'm not insane or socially clueless

no probs... we have to stick together on this...theres so few of us out there:v: :v:

i have to stop readin this thread it makes me feel vile....

Tar.Aldarion

When I need to blow my nose, I do....that's how it goes. sorry to hurt your precious ears

Dave!

Tar.Aldarion wrote:

When I need to blow my nose, I do....that's how it goes. sorry to hurt your precious ears

yarr!

ApeXaviour

Tar.Aldarion wrote:

When I need to blow my nose, I do....that's how it goes. sorry to hurt your precious ears

And if I did the same everytime I need to scratch my balls? This would be frowned upon. Why is it "that's how it goes" for nose-blowing? It's truly gross

Tar.Aldarion

ApeXaviour wrote:

And if I did the same everytime I need to scratch my balls? This would be frowned upon. Why is it "that's how it goes" for nose-blowing? It's truly gross

No it's not disgusting and it's that's how it goes because that is how it is.
Not blowing your nose is worse, sniffeling,swallowing bastards.That's truly disgusting/sarky.Tbh scratch your balls all you want.
That never even occurs to me as something to do
How pray tell do they get itchy?

Esel

CJhaughey wrote:

Stick your thumb over the other nostril and give a short, sharp blow.
That should make sure any offending matter is swiftly ejected.

Known as a 'farmer's hanky', 'builder's hanky' etc. You should use a finger, not a thumb, and be careful where you aim or you can end up wearing the resultant ejection. Not recommended indoors, or in squeamish company. Very handy on the bike though. :eek:

ApeXaviour

Tar.Aldarion wrote:

No it's not disgusting and it's that's how it goes because that is how it is.

That's not an argument really. I'm questioning what I see as an apparent hypocrisy in our society.

Tar.Aldarion wrote:

Not blowing your nose is worse, sniffeling,swallowing bastards.That's truly disgusting/sarky.

Not really, it's all kept inside and it's natural. Do you get disgusted by peoples stomach movements? You're always swallowing mucus anyway. When you cough up sputum do you tend to spit when in company? No you dont, you swallow. This is exactly the same and the more I think about it the more I'm convinced it is a hypocrisy.

Tar.Aldarion wrote:

Tbh scratch your balls all you want.
That never even occurs to me as something to do
How pray tell do they get itchy?

Ok a bit of a tangent but how does any part of your body get itchy? What with the hair and sensitivity it happens down there too.

Scraggs

I just threw up in my mouth a little bit

Tar.Aldarion

ApeXaviour wrote:

That's not an argument really. I'm questioning what I see as an apparent hypocrisy in our society.

I do not care if people are hypocrites about it, I find no natural bodily thing disgusting, do you find kissing disgusting, think of all those contaminants coming at you and and saaaaliva.Thinking about it make you a little sick? Blowing your nose, scratching your balls, who gives a ****. let people get on with it. It is in no way disgusting. If you are disgusted grow a little bit of a thicker skin would ya. what pray tell do you find so disgusting about it?

Not really, it's all kept inside and it's natural. Do you get disgusted by peoples stomach movements? You're always swallowing mucus anyway. When you cough up sputum do you tend to spit when in company? No you dont, you swallow. This is exactly the same and the more I think about it the more I'm convinced it is a hypocrisy.

You don't understand /sarky then....
And yes, people in society are hypocrital about things, what is new bout that. I'm not hypocritical about finding some things disgusting and some not because none of them are.

Ok a bit of a tangent but how does any part of your body get itchy? What with the hair and sensitivity it happens down there too.

Oh 'every time' you wanted to made it sound like a lot.
If people look down on it, boo hoo. Not gonna stop me, why should it stop you? well you probably find it disgusting?

ApeXaviour

I do not care if people are hypocrites about it, I find no natural bodily thing disgusting,

So public masturbation by a fat old sweaty naked man in the street wouldn't make you think twice? It's a natural bodily act.

Tar.Aldarion wrote:

do you find kissing disgusting, think of all those contaminants coming at you and and saaaaliva.Thinking about it make you a little sick?

Nah, each are as bad is each other. It's like touching ground with ground. Also it's sexual, sex is supposed to be a little dirty, that's kinda the point. However right in my face? If I can see the saliva running down one of your cheeks you're too close to me.

Tar.Aldarion wrote:

what pray tell do you find so disgusting about it?

Right, you're obviously having trouble seeing where I'm coming from. It's the same as picking your nose. Except it's noisier, more comes out and it's wetter. It sounds wetter.

Tar.Aldarion wrote:

You don't understand /sarky then....

I'm not familiar with that particular turn of phrase, however I get the idea now.

Tar.Aldarion wrote:

I'm not hypocritical about finding some things disgusting and some not because none of them are.

I refer you to above masturbation comment. If you're not even slightly turned by that then you are an odd one.

Gazza22

No you're not alone! It's also something i don't feel comfortable doing onfront of people...dunno it's just not a good sight!

May have to if i ever get a really bad cold..:o

Tar.Aldarion

ApeXaviour wrote:

So public masturbation by a fat old sweaty naked man in the street wouldn't make you think twice? It's a natural bodily act.

Nope I'm not disgusted by it, i imagine i would be amused
wonder what he is thinking about and think to myself, sure he is naked, seems the best way to warm himself up.
Same thing as sex in a public place tbh, not disgusted by it, might think the guy was a little odd though or was earning a lot of money in the bet.
Oh yes, I am an odd one as you put it and I would have it no other way.

Nah, each are as bad is each other. It's like touching ground with ground. Also it's sexual, sex is supposed to be a little dirty, that's kinda the point. However right in my face? If I can see the saliva running down one of your cheeks you're too close to me.

erm ok...
also i meant you kissing in public if you ever have, will ever have the chance or have done.a girl goes to kiss you, you must surely go, no this may disgust other people and does myself, we must wait till home darling sorry.

Right, you're obviously having trouble seeing where I'm coming from. It's the same as picking your nose. Except it's noisier, more comes out and it's wetter. It sounds wetter.

I know what you are thinking but as I see it,somebody puts tissue to their nose, somebody makes a noise, they then put the tissue away or in the bin.
Funny I just somehow don't find myself retching?
the worst that is happening as far as i can see is that you are being disgusted by a noise....

I refer you to above masturbation comment. If you're not even slightly turned by that then you are an odd one.

Read that as turned on at first...was worrying about you there man.

Esel

No problem with people blowing their nose. Now, looking in the hanky afterwards . . . .