Blowing your nose in a public place

[Philly06Cup]

Is there a proper etiquette for this? Do you consider it rude when someone sitting beside you blows their nose? Should you excuse yourself to the washroom?

I consider it very disgusting; on par with idiots who haven't learnt to sneeze/cough into their elbow instead of their hands.

[Cliche]

It's really a mixture, depending on what level of society you are in.

You may have to excuse yourself in polite company to blow your nose, or if you hang out with those ruffian types, a snot-rocket from each nostril followed by wiping with your sleeve might be the norm. Also depends on how noisy blowing your nose as well, as the thick mucous sound with a particularly blocked passage can be considered rude, and an "excuse me" might be all the acknowledgment needed for that instance.

[dissentowner]

The only part I find disturbing is some old person with a snot rag they keep in their pocket that they use over and over. You know that sucker has probably never seen a washing machine either, grosse!!!

[bcb]

I rather they blow their nose beside me, than go on a nose picking expedition.

[3 Justin 3]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

The only part I find disturbing is some old person with a snot rag they keep in their pocket that they use over and over. You know that sucker has probably never seen a washing machine either, grosse!!!

I have 1. (Heavy Duty towel)

[socktape]

I would rather someone blow their nose than having it leak down to their mouth or sneeze it all over the place. At least they're doing it in a relatively sanitary manner.

[shane_c]

Originally Posted by bcb

I rather they blow their nose beside me, than go on a nose picking expedition.

Years ago I worked with a girl who would pick her nose and eat it right in front of people. It was pretty gross. It got to the point that the manager had to have a talk with her and tell her it was inappropriate.

[4X4]

Originally Posted by shane_c

Years ago I worked with a girl who would pick her nose and eat it right in front of people. It was pretty gross. It got to the point that the manager had to have a talk with her and tell her it was inappropriate.

That's the worst thing I've ever heard.

[Regulator75]

Originally Posted by shane_c

Years ago I worked with a girl who would pick her nose and eat it right in front of people. It was pretty gross. It got to the point that the manager had to have a talk with her and tell her it was inappropriate.

Dude, where did you work? That's nasty.

[worth]

If you have to blow your nose, go to the bathroom. Pretty simple.

[Komskies]

Sometimes when I'm stuffed up in the morning, I'll blow my nose into my hands in the shower.

[yads]

You guys are really uptight. As long as they're not doing it right in your face, it's acceptable.

[algernon]

Yeah, a kleenex is better than a couple of snot-shot farmer blows. I try to at least turn away from people when blowing the schnoze. But, leaving the room? what if you were sick? you be out of the room the whole time.

[habernac]

as long as you aren't blowing it on someone else, what exactly is the problem?

[COGENT]

Fun fact: In Japan, blowing your nose in public is seen as a incredibly disgusting and offensive thing to do. You're expected to find a corner or somewhere out of the site of others to blow your nose.

[Iowa_Flames_Fan]

I think public nose-blowing is fine. But has anyone else noticed that when people blow their nose, they always open up the kleenex to look at it?

It's like they've never seen snot before. Weird.

[Netskot]

i never understood why picking your nose was considered rinappropriate. i would never judge someone for picking their nose.

one lady on the train was picking her nose with a cleenex wrapped around her indix finger. why is that okay? because there's a layer between nostril and finger, it makes it cool?

[Netskot]

Originally Posted by Iowa_Flames_Fan

I think public nose-blowing is fine. But has anyone else noticed that when people blow their nose, they always open up the kleenex to look at it?

It's like they've never seen snot before. Weird.

you have to look at it to see what's there. i'd say it's similar at looking at toilet paper to see if you need to keep wiping or move on with your day.

[Komskies]

Originally Posted by Iowa_Flames_Fan

I think public nose-blowing is fine. But has anyone else noticed that when people blow their nose, they always open up the kleenex to look at it?

It's like they've never seen snot before. Weird.

You have to check it out. It's one of the rules. It's always more exciting getting some giant green blobs than small clear globules.

[Doctordestiny]

Originally Posted by Iowa_Flames_Fan

I think public nose-blowing is fine. But has anyone else noticed that when people blow their nose, they always open up the kleenex to look at it?

It's like they've never seen snot before. Weird.

Like you've never watched your logs twirling around in toilet. Yeah right.