Do you burp after eating?

Do you burp after eating? - Photo of "the first amendment about burping". Photo source: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3071/2385674185_a0c78d36dd.jpg?v=0 .
Singapore
May 29, 2008 5:50am CST
Burp, burp, burp. It is right after a sumptuous meal. In some places like... was it ancient Rome?, people burp to show satisfaction of the meal and extend appreciation to the host. Yet nowadays, people might turn around and stare at you if you burp. I don't burp. If I burp, that's because it is out of my control. :P What about you? Do you burp to tell the world it is a good meal? Do you try to muffle the sound as you burp? Or do you try not to burp at all?
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@crackhead (1826)
• India
29 May 08
Not all the times since we are a group of bachelors living together and we cannot cook proper food. Once in a while when i eat at my relatives place i may burp. But that is a very few rare cases that i burp.
• Singapore
30 May 08
LOL, can't say you are wrong.
• Singapore
30 May 08
Hehe...
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@olivemai (4738)
• United States
30 May 08
men fart more than women, so I guess that is why you do not burp as much!
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@BYOLA2871 (4371)
• South Africa
30 May 08
well,i sometimes do that when am overfilled also in my culture people tend to look at you in a bad way if you burp after eating but of course you cant avoid it if you have been overfed by your host,i do it but i try as much as possible to do it silently when in the midst of people but if am alone i take liberty
• Singapore
30 May 08
Seems that nowadays, good manners mean you don't burp.
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@BYOLA2871 (4371)
• South Africa
30 May 08
what would you say about farting in the midst of people?hahahaah!
@mummymo (23706)
29 May 08
I don't burp often after a meal but I sometimes do after too many fizzy drinks! I always try not to pass ANY sort of wind in public and will hold it in til I can excuse myself and do it in private! xxx
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• Singapore
30 May 08
Yea, the gas and all.
@makingpots (11915)
• United States
29 May 08
Lol This takes me back to childhood. My dad used to burp after a meal and my mom would glare at him. He always said, "Not bad manners, good food".
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• Singapore
30 May 08
Lol, couple friendly "bickering".
@amirev777 (4117)
• India
29 May 08
hi i wud love to burp-sometimes its uncontrollablebut its the worst thing to do-its considered very indecent.
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• Singapore
30 May 08
Love to? :P
@deskue (35)
• United States
30 May 08
Yep I do. Better out than in I always say. It's healthy.
• Singapore
31 May 08
lol
@SViswan (12051)
• India
30 May 08
I don't burp after a meal.....even though it's not considered rude where I am from. In fact, a host/hostess will be very pleased if a person burps after eating at their place. It shows they have enjoyed the meal. I rarely burp and if I do, it's mostly in private.
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@SViswan (12051)
• India
30 May 08
lol..now what's that supposed to mean? I don't think I'll eat much to give out a burp when I am somewhere.
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• Singapore
30 May 08
Well, it is just that here, burping isn't usually expected.
• Singapore
30 May 08
Oh yea? lol
@youdontsay (3497)
• United States
29 May 08
I muffle, but I do burp. I even burp after drinking water! But I don't project. I think it is rather disgusting when someone belches really loudly. I guess that is why boys like to do it. LOL I used to work with male employees who would have belching contests to see who could belch the loudest. I guess they never grew out of it. There are/were cultures that thought it was a sign of a good meal. I'm not sure why some people belch more easily than others. I know that some people can belch on cue. Not a talent I ever developed, however.
• Singapore
30 May 08
Maybe you are drinking it too fast?
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@asahibza (388)
• Canada
29 May 08
I don't view it favorably. I don't like it. I know that in some Middle Asian countries one should burp as a courtesy to the hos ts after a meal, showing appreciation and satisfaction with the meal. In also remember the all time favourite movie, Ben-Hur. In that film also the actor at a place after his meals, did not burp and then he was asked to do so by his friend in order to please the host. Well, if burping is part of culture of a society, let it bew so.
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• Singapore
30 May 08
Do as the Romans do in Rome. But if you are not in Rome... :)
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@olivemai (4738)
• United States
29 May 08
I burp so that I do not fart later! LOL It seems to be a natural function, and if I do not burp, I may end up with a pain in my bellie!
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• Singapore
30 May 08
lololol
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@olivemai (4738)
• United States
30 May 08
I guess I am burping demon! LOL
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@Elixiress (3878)
29 May 08
I don't burp after eating, I rarely do proper burps, I just tend to do a little gurgling noise and that is as close to a burp as I ever really get. I think that burping is rather disgusting as it smells, okay it is natural, but if people do burp they should apologise for it, "Beg my pardon".
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• Singapore
30 May 08
Not too gentlemanly or ladylike too.
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@jer31558 (3683)
• United States
31 May 08
If I am in public, I most likely will try and muffle the sound or not burp at all if possible. If at home though, I may burp out loud though nothing to shake the walls.
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• Singapore
31 May 08
Yup, to be considerate.:)
@jer31558 (3683)
• United States
31 May 08
oops, sorry for the double post.
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@wagster41 (210)
• United States
29 May 08
i burp. thers an old saying that if you burp it ios a compliment to the cook
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• Singapore
30 May 08
yup :)
@taqinaka (429)
• Malaysia
7 Jun 08
burping? i've been teached n i've learned n saw n burping loud in front of people is rude...i duno about that...but i do feel uncomfortable if im eating when suddenly sum1 burps loudly.ahahahah.i would control my burp..if i really wan to burp...i'll close my mouth n burp so dat the noise wont be so loud.eheheh.cheers.
• Singapore
14 Jun 08
Actually if we think about it, it is quite a natural body reaction.
@ieeko89 (1054)
• Malaysia
7 Jun 08
Am on taqinaka side:DD I'll do exactly what he did. I'll cover up my mouth with my hand when i feel like burping, and the noise wont be so loud xD And i have a friend who loves to burp loudly in public, *toilet, class, food court, shopping complex etc* and people will look at her and me if am walking next to her. And am the one who will feel humiliated with her attitude .
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@cuttyrish (2667)
• United States
4 Sep 08
no, i don't burp after eating... but i burp a little when i drink and eat so much gassy foods.., but its always late and not to much noisy..hehe..
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• Singapore
5 Sep 08
Yea... that is understandable.
@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
13 Jul 08
i burp alright but i cover my mouth when i do. i can't stop it and if i am able to stop it, it would hurt on my chest. so i just let it out and cover my mouth while doing so. my burp is usually low and i only burp noisily if i drink some softdrinks. reminds me of an incident when me and my friends ate at Mcdonald's in Tagaytay. this guy friend of mine, he had the nerve to burp like there was no tomorrow, all the customers looked at us, surprised and shocked! we immediately stood up and left that guy friend of ours and he followed us laughing! not a little embarrassed. so we just laughed at it too.
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• Singapore
13 Jul 08
Yup, I try to make it as unobtrusive as I can.
@checapricorn (16061)
• United States
7 Jul 08
Hi lordwarwizard, I do burp but it's also out of control. I don't burp just to show how I appreciate the meal being served.LOL! It's not acceptable in the environment where I am. But, in the house, I burp all the time not because I want it but I just have a lot of acid within..LOL!
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• Singapore
12 Jul 08
Hard to control really, sometimes.
@applefreak (3130)
• Singapore
7 Jul 08
i don't usually burp after a meal. the thing that will definitely make me burp is gassy drink. a long gulp of gassy drinks is enough to make me burp. but food doesn't really do that to me. i rarely burp after eating, unless the meal is accompanied by gassy drinks. ;p
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• Singapore
12 Jul 08
Lotsa gas.
@gemini_rose (16264)
26 Jun 08
Yes you are right, to burp after a meal was to show appreciation of the meal and to not do so would be classed as an insult. Somehow though that seems to have changed and is now found to be rude and disgusting or common to some people. I have to do it because once I do I can fit more food in, and if I hold it in I get tummy ache and sometimes it just comes out without me knowing it was there in the first place!
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• Singapore
5 Jul 08
At some places!
@lieanat (1137)
• Malaysia
29 May 08
Well, I think burp is a normal things and we shouldn't avoid to burp it. I burp freely when I eat with family. But I'll hold it if I eat with colleagues or boss or in public occasion. This is due to I have to be "polite".
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• Singapore
30 May 08
Oh yea, as long as people are not made uncomfortable, I guess it is fine. In fact, if a friend burps, I won't really be disturbed too.
@lieanat (1137)
• Malaysia
30 May 08
Yup. I agree with you too. Have a nice day.
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