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 . . . .

3greenrizla's

so is it a question of weather you blow or swallow (or sometimes is it ok to spit)?

personally i'm not to fond of swallowing snot!

Time Magazine

Ohmigod Apex you're like such a social retard :rolleyes:.

:v:

ApeXaviour

Tar.Aldarion wrote:

Nope I'm not disgusted by it, i imagine i would be amused

Right so nothing disgusts you. Good for you. You're obviously an exception. So why are you even here? I'm talking about society which you do not seem to represent.

Tar.Aldarion wrote:

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.

No. Did you read what I said? A little kiss is fine wherever whenever. It's usually not polite to go wearing the face off your significant other while in other peoples company, not disgusting, just impolite. I mean like a group of your friends in the middle of a conversation. If you're out in public it's usually pretty ok. Like not on a crowded elevator or anything. There are notable exceptions: cinema, crowded pub or anywhere where drink is being served. I'm sure I need not go into further detail. I'm beginning to wonder who is the real social retard here however, if you speak the truth.

Tar.Aldarion wrote:

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....

Never said it made me retch. That was someone else. Nothing makes me retch actually. I have an incontinant dog at home who I have to regularly clean up after. It disgusts me but it doesnt make me retch. The nose blowing makes me cringe. I cringe cos I wonder why would someone do something that makes them appear so unnattractive, like farting or burping loudly, picking their nose, scratching their privates. Its not considered a social faux-pas which I cannot understand. It's not so much the noise, more the idea of what the noise is doing and where it's coming from. Like PICKING THEIR NOSE, its the same as far as I'm concerned. I cringe similarly when I see somebody doing that. The worst is when someone blows their nose and then starts to pick it through the hanky right infront of you! In the middle of conversation!

Angry Banana wrote:

Ohmigod Apex you're like such a social retard :rolleyes:.

:v:

Heheh. I guess this would be in reference to my choice of study?

Tar.Aldarion

ApeXaviour wrote:

Right so nothing disgusts you. Good for you. You're obviously an exception. So why are you even here? I'm talking about society which you do not seem to represent.

right, will the guy who holds societies views step up please?

No. Did you read what I said? A little kiss is fine wherever whenever. It's usually not polite to go wearing the face off your significant other while in other peoples company, not disgusting, just impolite. I mean like a group of your friends in the middle of a conversation. If you're out in public it's usually pretty ok. Like not on a crowded elevator or anything. There are notable exceptions: cinema, crowded pub or anywhere where drink is being served. I'm sure I need not go into further detail. I'm beginning to wonder who is the real social retard here however, if you speak the truth.

My very point is you are being hypocritical about what you find disgusting. Some people find even small signs of affection in public disgusting and that is ridiculous much as with the blowing of somebodies nose.
Should people not do something because some people think it is out of taste?
Some people even have the idea that holding hands in public turns their stomach...do you have that feeling? doubt it.
So it comes to the fact that you just don't like it and personally find the blowing of ones nose disgusting, much like somebody could find a lot of things disgusting that you do not.
You are not then an exception to the inherent hypocrisy which you speak of?

I cringe cos I wonder why would someone do something that makes them appear so unnattractive, like farting or burping loudly, picking their nose, scratching their privates. Its not considered a social faux-pas which I cannot understand. It's not so much the noise, more the idea of what the noise is doing and where it's coming from.

maybe some people don't care if randomers find them attractive and would rather just have a clear nose?
Now as for it being the idea, that is a little odd. It is not the thing, it is you thinking about what is going on that makes you disgusted.
Therefore you do not find the act disgusting persay,more the fact that you are thinking about it too much. If you just try to think about wht actually happens, all you see is a tissue, all you hear is a noise which doesn't bother you that much?

The worst is when someone blows their nose and then starts to pick it through the hanky right infront of you! In the middle of conversation!

ask them not to do that, it seems a little odd....

Sangre

God there is nothing more annoying then someone snorting/sniffling every 2 minutes. BLOW YOUR GODDAMN NOSE

Kur4mA

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.

Actually, I think it's MUCH more disgusting the amount of snot/phlegm you must swallow on a weekly basis if you never blow your nose. That is just filthy imo. Just blow your nose and get over it ffs. :rolleyes:

ApeXaviour

Tar.Aldarion wrote:

My very point is you are being hypocritical about what you find disgusting.

How? I don't see it.

Tar.Aldarion wrote:

Should people not do something because some people think it is out of taste?

It tends to be the case. I don't think I need cite examples.

Tar.Aldarion wrote:

So it comes to the fact that you just don't like it and personally find the blowing of ones nose disgusting, much like somebody could find a lot of things disgusting that you do not.

Right, fair point. But why don't they? Yet then go on to say picking one's nose is disgusting?

Tar.Aldarion wrote:

maybe some people don't care if randomers find them attractive and would rather just have a clear nose?

Mostly it tends to be friends, as they are people I'd be conversing with most often. A clear nose can be achieved otherwise in a not so off-putting manner.

Tar.Aldarion wrote:

Now as for it being the idea, that is a little odd. It is not the thing, it is you thinking about what is going on that makes you disgusted.
Therefore you do not find the act disgusting persay,more the fact that you are thinking about it too much.

We only know the world through our perceptions. Is the above not the case for anything anybody finds gross?

Tar.Aldarion wrote:

ask them not to do that, it seems a little odd....

Happens rare enough but it does happen.

Rid wrote:

Actually, I think it's MUCH more disgusting the amount of snot/phlegm you must swallow on a weekly basis if you never blow your nose. That is just filthy imo. Just blow your nose and get over it ffs.

Chill dude, let's keep this civil. The amound of phlegm you swallow even if you blow your nose is quite extensive anyway. This is how your lungs clean themselves. A little extra is fairly negligible. Stomach acid deals with it like. It's inside and it stays inside. I don't wipe my arse in public, why do you do this?

Sangre wrote:

God there is nothing more annoying then someone snorting/sniffling every 2 minutes. BLOW YOUR GODDAMN NOSE

Well done sangre, failing to add anything new or useful as usual. Read the goddam thread before making useless repetitive comments.

GLaDOS

I always pinch my nose, that eliminates noise and unnessecery mucus

Sangre

You asked for opinions and you got mine. Boo-hoo if its already been said.

chump

Blowing your nose is far better than sniffling/swallowing the gunk.
And how does blowing your nose compare to picking your nose?
Picking your nose you get snot on your fingers and then maybe eat a sandwich or lick your finger, blowing the crap into a tissue gets it out of your body, stops you sniffling and is relatively hygenic.

I'm pro the blow

ApeXaviour

chump wrote:

Blowing your nose is far better than sniffling/swallowing the gunk.

Why? One sharp sniff/swallow >> blowing

chump wrote:

Picking your nose you get snot on your fingers and then maybe eat a sandwich or lick your finger, blowing the crap into a tissue gets it out of your body, stops you sniffling and is relatively hygenic.

Well that's true I suppose. It is relatively hygenic. It's still pretty gross though. Like pissing on well, anything (bar toilet). Relatively hygenic, still pretty gross.

Sangre wrote:

You asked for opinions and you got mine. Boo-hoo if its already been said.

To be frank, and for future reference. I'd rather not have your opinion on anything. Harsh? Well at least I'm being honest.

Sangre

Well then don't post on a public bulletin board...mmmkay?

muckwarrior

ApeXaviour wrote:

Why? One sharp sniff/swallow

You may be blessed with nasal passages where one sharp sniff can extract everything to the back of your throat but most people aren't. Personally when I have a bad runny nose sniffing will only suck up about 20% of whats there, thereby delaying the need to blow my nose but not eliminating it. So while you may have the choice between blowing or sniffing, most people dont. Also, as other people have pointed out, I found the noise of continuous sniffeling much more irritating then an occasional blow.

Furthermore, when you have a cold doctors actually reccommend that you blow instead of sniff in order to expell as much surplus mucus as possible.

So basically what it comes down to is that you and a few other people have an abnormal sensitivity to people blowing their nose. Your problem not ours!

Dave!

muckwarrior wrote:

You may be blessed with nasal passages where one sharp sniff can extract everything to the back of your throat but most people aren't. Personally when I have a bad runny nose sniffing will only suck up about 20% of whats there, thereby delaying the need to blow my nose but not eliminating it. So while you may have the choice between blowing or sniffing, most people dont. Also, as other people have pointed out, I found the noise of continuous sniffeling much more irritating then an occasional blow.

Furthermore, when you have a cold doctors actually reccommend that you blow instead of sniff in order to expell as much surplus mucus as possible.

So basically what it comes down to is that you and a few other people have an abnormal sensitivity to people blowing their nose. Your problem not ours!

EXACTLY.

Well put.

rugbug86

i blow my nose but i leave the room to do it. its yuck when someone does it around you...

jptk

Well, I have a problem with my left nostral and if I get a cold its practically impossilbe to "suck it back". Therfore, I will blow my nose and anyone who has a problem with it can go f?ck themselves.
Pissing on the bar toilet is pretty different then blowing your nose
You seem to have a very unhealthy dislike for noseblowing

NoDayBut2Day

I don't mind people who blow their nose in public; it looks better than it running down... eww gross.. haha.

Personally, if I need to blow my nose, I go to the bathroom.. it's just me though. I don't like to be in front of people when I blow my nose...

jonny68

Another amazing thread :rolleyes:

ApeXaviour

muckwarrior wrote:

You may be blessed with nasal passages where one sharp sniff can extract everything to the back of your throat

Maybe I am but I doubt it.

muckwarrior wrote:

So basically what it comes down to is that you and a few other people have an abnormal sensitivity to people blowing their nose. Your problem not ours!

Right so you're giving out to me about something I already told you in my original post:

me wrote:

I dunno if I'm just weird here but: ... I find it absolutely disgusting when other people do it in public. ... Am I alone in this?

People drew me out to explain this and I did. Thank you for pointing out in no uncertain terms that I am indeed weird/abnormal. And that I have a problem.

jptk wrote:

and anyone who has a problem with it can go f?ck themselves.

Honestly people (muckwarrior included), there really is no need to get so defensive. Seriously, chill.

Pissing on the bar toilet is pretty different then blowing your nose

Why is it so different? I mean why the hell should I have to go into the bathroom everytime I need to take a goddam piss eh!? It's feckin sterile for christ' sake! When I need to take a piss I'll do it whereever the fk I want and anybody who has a problem with that can go fk themselves.

rugbug86 wrote:

i blow my nose but i leave the room to do it. its yuck when someone does it around you...

Thank-you. Seems I'm not alone anyway..

Okay, I realise majority rules and that's what defines what is or is not acceptable in our society. Please stop telling me that nose-blowing is. I realise this. I am not arguing this. I'm only pointing out that given what is and is not usually accepted in company, if one was to be objective nose-blowing seems to be given special dispensation. An exception to the rule. Why? It is because it is because it is and because you all like doing it so it is. This is no reason..

I'm not saying don't do it. I'm saying I'd rather you didn't do it infront of me, when I'm talking with, eating lunch with or sitting beside you.

jptk

ApeXaviour wrote:

Why is it so different? I mean why the hell should I have to go into the bathroom everytime I need to take a goddam piss eh!? It's feckin sterile for christ' sake! When I need to take a piss I'll do it whereever the fk I want and anybody who has a problem with that can go fk themselves.

Well when you blow your nose, usually you would do so into a tissue. If you take a piss wherever you want ie..the floor of a pub, someone else will have to clean it up because after a while its gonna smell pretty bad.
Nobody i know just blows there nose and lets it land on the floor. So it seems pretty different to me