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NSFL · 02-26-2010, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by dissentowner

Gee, how nice of you to take public transit and make everyone else sick too.

You're a dink. And another reason added to the list of why to take transit instead of drive, not everyone can afford to pay for parking everyday.

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Originally Posted by Russic

When did I say that? My comment originated from this one:

I've actually been home, but I had to venture out into the world to hand in my assignment and write a midterm. My TA wouldn't accept it over email and my prof didn't see a cold as a valid excuse.

Jayems · 02-26-2010, 12:37 PM

If blowing the nose means I don't have to sit there and listen to your dumb little sniffs every 10 seconds, then do it.

Ren · 02-26-2010, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by socktape

Besides, you should look at it... especially for little kids.

Clear is good... yellow/green = bad/infection

Red = uh oh.

HelloHockeyFans · 02-26-2010, 12:49 PM

Who the hell blows green snot out? I know I've never had green coloured snot.

Peanut · 02-26-2010, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by HelloHockeyFans

Who the hell blows green snot out? I know I've never had green coloured snot.

People with sinus infections!

Netskot · 02-26-2010, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSutterDynasty

So you're 8 years old.

This explains your terrible posts.

my 1 post >> all your posts.

Sainters7 · 02-26-2010, 01:08 PM

Used to bug me growing up, but its amazing how once people hit college they don't care about letting er rip in front of classmates anymore. I'm just so used to it all around me in classes that I kinda stopped caring, I'll admit I do it sometimes too. Though I'll never go full out unless I'm by myself, I'll just do little half-blows if anyone's around. Just enough that you're not drippin & sniffin, you don't have to absolutely clean house in public.

NSFL · 02-26-2010, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Sainters7

Used to bug me growing up, but its amazing how once people hit college they don't care about letting er rip in front of classmates anymore. I'm just so used to it all around me in classes that I kinda stopped caring, I'll admit I do it sometimes too. Though I'll never go full out unless I'm by myself, I'll just do little half-blows if anyone's around. Just enough that you're not drippin & sniffin, you don't have to absolutely clean house in public.

I found I'm actually the opposite. I didn't care up to until maybe grade 11. And then I really didn't like blowing my nose in public in university. Yesterday I was blowing my nose at the stairs because there wasn't a close enough washroom.

WilsonFourTwo · 02-26-2010, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

On Ice: Anything goes (although keep the picking to a minimum).
Off Ice: Ya, go somewhere at least semi-private. Nobody needs/wants to see that.

WilsonFourTwo · 02-26-2010, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed

I can't believe that anyone would expect a sick person to leave the room just so that they can blow their nose.

Hey everyone, this person is feeling miserable - let's add to their misery!

Special rules for sick people, no question.

You know what's worse than people blowing their nose in front of you? People that can't seem to get it right.

I have a guy at work (one of those that likes to talk and talk and talk), and he is constantly honkin' the schnoze while yammering on about random stuff I couldn't care less about. It's a real treat when they miss the tissue and end up on the desk/chair/carpet/his shirt. I don't even think this would be acceptable if I worked at a daycare.....

WilsonFourTwo · 02-26-2010, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by NSFL

I'm ridiculously sick right now. And I apologize if I was the person that was blowing my nose on the train. But it was either that or have it drip down my face. I usually try to find some corner somewhere away from people, but it just can't be helped if you're on transit.

Courtesy is about making a realistic/practical effort.....you've done your part. Thank You.

Russic · 02-26-2010, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by HelloHockeyFans

Who the hell blows green snot out? I know I've never had green coloured snot.

Everytime i get a cold it's green. Christ is this not normal!?

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Originally Posted by NSFL

I've actually been home, but I had to venture out into the world to hand in my assignment and write a midterm. My TA wouldn't accept it over email and my prof didn't see a cold as a valid excuse.

That's a solid excuse. You may use my train.

Bill Bumface · 02-26-2010, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenLantern

This one time, at Subway.. this girl was making my sub and kept sniffling, once she rubbed her noes on her sleeve. Then she excused herself from the sammich line, I thought ok good someone else will pick it up. They left it for her though, anyway, from where I was standing I could see her around the corner blowing her nose. It was gross, save the details but she got right in there. Then she comes back, with the same gloves on and everything, and tries to go at my sub. It fought every single polite fiber in me but I had to say something because otherwise this sub was going right in the garbage.

I just said, Excuse me.. but did you just blow your nose? Then a more senior member of the staff said, Change your gloves and wash your hands, and apologized to me. I said no need to apologize, I am sure she didn't do it on purpose..

So she washed her hands put on fresh gloves and finished my Sub, with a great amount of attitude.. sorry for not wanting your snot in my sub.

Which Subway was this? I had the identical story except the girl dropped her glove on the ground right in front of me and picked it up and went to use it. That sub was dripping with attitude and pizza sauce.

Antithesis · 02-26-2010, 03:42 PM

Snot boy!!

Hemi-Cuda · 02-26-2010, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 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?

sometimes you just have to go roto-rooter on those clingy stalactites

Netskot · 02-26-2010, 04:04 PM

you guys have ruined Subway for me.

thanks.

NSFL · 02-26-2010, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Russic

Everytime i get a cold it's green. Christ is this not normal!?

That's a solid excuse. You may use my train.

Uh... Yeah, green/deep yellow snot usually means infection. Next time that happens, talk to your doc. If they deem it an infection, you'll get antibiotics and it clears up withing 2-5 days. And thanks for letting me use your train. Much appreciated.

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Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda

sometimes you just have to go roto-rooter on those clingy stalactites

LMAO.

Shazam · 02-26-2010, 10:37 PM

Infected sinuses are almost always viral.

NSFL · 02-26-2010, 10:52 PM

Everytime I've ended up with a sinus infection antibiotics has cleared it up within 3 days. Although I don't have white people

antibiotics. I take eastern antibiotics.

JustAnotherGuy · 02-26-2010, 10:53 PM

Blow your nose as required. Please be as subtle about it. I won't watch. I don't want to see any part of the process. Thanks.

Especially the lady who blew her nose while deciding which coffee to pour herself at the little cafeteria that is close to work. Blow right over top of the muffins and other assorted breakfast items.