[Jay31326]

Why is it that when someone does a common bodily function (belches, passes wind, spits), we are totally grossed out and offended, but when we do it ourselves, it’s no problem? Also, why are we usually embarrassed when we do it, even though everyone does it, too? It’s not like it’s anything unusual.

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Name : Jay31326, Gender : M, City : Pensacola, State : FL, Country : United States, 

[Cheryl32330]

Sharing the joy of someone else’s bodily functions in not something I can get into. When someone near me farts, burps, clears their throat (an affectation, not a function) or spits (same category), it usually goes unnoticed, unless their ‘function’ stinks, leaves residue or makes a noise loud enough to obliterate whatever mellifluous sound or thought I am currently enjoying. If someone nearby is unable or unwilling to discreetly alleviate their affliction, their performance usually leaves me wondering if, in fact, wolves raised them. Why? It (the offending sound or residual scent or fluid) pretty much tells me the perpetrator is more focused on his or her own discomfort and its relief than on the comfort and health of those around them. Who wants to tiptoe through spit on the sidewalk, hoping they don’t have to clean a ‘loogie’ off their shoe later? Who wants to listen to the sound of someone’s throat-clearing overtake the soft voice of a stage performer? And why would I want to sniff someone’s fart while endeavoring to enjoy a fragrant and appetizing meal? That’s why I think it’s unpleasant to be around a person who freely belches, farts and snorts. It’s also why I refrain from letting fly when in the company of other humans. In the company of my poor, dear dog, on the other hand…

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Name : Cheryl32330, Gender : F, City : New Haven, State : CT, Country : United States, 

[pissedkitty]

This has been a topic of discussion at my house. I’M an American with a relatively weak stomach. My husband is from a culture where many bodily functions are handled differently. He farts really loud at home and burps at the table. It’s really true that Asians consider burping a compliment. Anyway, he rarely says ‘Excuse me,’ and I often feel sick. I’ve realized that a lot of it is psychological because if he does say ‘excuse me’ I suddenly feel better, as if the acknowledgement somehow cancels it out.Then I can go on eating.

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Name : pissedkitty, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : 1/2 native, 1/2 white, Age : 39, City : Caribou, State : ME, Country : United States, Occupation : psychotherapist, Education level : Over 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

[Camila]

I’m not sure.. I remember though, going to school in the USA, how most girls used to burp at the lunch table in front of everyone else, and how it wasn’t considered disgusting, or ‘wrong’. I thought this was particularly funny because, where I come from, it IS considered wrong for a girl to do that, but at the same time we are much less ocncerned with things like physical appearance than most american girls. So I thought that was weird, and decided to share it.

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Name : Camila, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Agnostic, Age : 18, City : Buenos Aires, State : NA, Country : Argentina, Occupation : Student, Education level : High School Diploma, Social class : Middle class, 

[IM-Gagging]

It’s not that people are grossed out by the mere fact that you farted…it is the fact that when you come out of the bathroom, a toxic cloud follows you that proceeds to melt the paint off the walls in any given room you enter for the next 20 minutes. Do us all a favor and get an MRI to find out what died inside of you and continues to burn the very hairs of our nostrils. It’s either that or I’m filing for workman’s comp next time you use the restroom.

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Name : IM-Gagging, City : Pensacola, State : FL, Country : United States, 

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