Do you get offended when someone blows their nose in front of you?

@UK_Shree (3603)
February 7, 2009 4:41pm CST
The only time I don't like someone blowing their nose in front of me is when I am eating, otherwise it's fine and something which all of us have to do occasionally - like when we have a cold for example. Do you mind it?
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ds6413
@ds6413 (2070)
• United States
7 Feb 09
Hi, no I do not get offended when smomeone blows their nose in from of me.
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UK_Shree
@UK_Shree (3603)
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8 Feb 09
Even at the dinner table?
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ds6413
@ds6413 (2070)
• United States
9 Feb 09
Most likely if I was having dinner with that person most likely I know the person well so why would I mind! The one thing I do not like is calls during diner time. At my house we do NOT accept calls at the table unless one of us are expecting a call then I make an exception. Even at a restaurant no calls is the rule unless there is a family member who had been ill.Then we have caller ID and we block calls that do not show the number and if a call gets thru and it shows no number I will not answer it. Dinner is our private time, no one allowed unless invited. My other thing, dinner will be served at a certain time , if not there then we will eat without the other family member and then they can reheat it themself.
UK_Shree
@UK_Shree (3603)
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9 Feb 09
I think its really great that you have these rules about dinner time and that it is a precious time for you and the family. I don't like calls at the table either, especially when it is on a mobile phone!
jlamela
@jlamela (4897)
• Philippines
9 Feb 09
Yes, it is very offending if someone blows his nose in front of me. I mean could he just excuse for a while and spit it in private?
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UK_Shree
@UK_Shree (3603)
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10 Feb 09
Thanks for the response. What if they keep sniffing rather than blowing their nose to get it out? That annoys me sometimes
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Amber
@AmbiePam (121254)
• United States
9 Feb 09
The first thing that came to mind when I read the title of your discussion was when people are eating and someone blows their nose. But you mentioned that. What is really bad, is when they blow it, and the proceed to pick their nose by continually shoving the tissue up their nose like they are trying to get something. Please, go somewhere else and do it!
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UK_Shree
@UK_Shree (3603)
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10 Feb 09
Yes I don't like watching somebody do that in front of me either!
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celticeagle
@celticeagle (190074)
• Boise, Idaho
8 Feb 09
Offended? No. I would rather they blew their nose than sniffered insecently forever. That drives me crazy! Ya, I would definitely much rather have someone blew than sniffer.
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UK_Shree
@UK_Shree (3603)
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8 Feb 09
Well yes. If they have been sniffing away for hours on end rather than blowing it out, I think I would have to order them to blow it away!!
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JenInTN
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
8 Feb 09
Like most everyone else,as long as it's not at the table...I'm not offended. For myself though, I am more comfortable to do it in private unless I'm at home.
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UK_Shree
@UK_Shree (3603)
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8 Feb 09
Me too. Unless I have a ghastly cold, I won't often do it in public. Somehow though it seems that in the winter season it's a bit more acceptable - I guess because most people are going through the same thing!
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moneymommy
@moneymommy (3418)
• United States
9 Feb 09
I dont get offended if there blowing there nose and using a tissue. But if there coughing and spitting that grosses me out.
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UK_Shree
@UK_Shree (3603)
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10 Feb 09
Spitting is never nice..
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Heather Echola
@GardenGerty (169591)
• United States
8 Feb 09
I am a little bugged if it is at the table, otherwise, it hardly phases me. It sure beats having a runny nose and ignoring it.
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UK_Shree
@UK_Shree (3603)
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8 Feb 09
True, better out than in!!
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skysuccess
@skysuccess (8857)
• Singapore
8 Feb 09
UK_Shree, I would not mind if the other party is doing it discreetly and considerately. I can understand these little inconveniences especially when one has a sensitive nose, sudden temperature fluctuations or sickness. It is just natural and instinctive for them to do so. So, with the tissues and hankies, it would be acceptable and decent for me than some blatant ones that blows right out onto the floor in total oblivion of those around. Have a nice day.
skysuccess
@skysuccess (8857)
• Singapore
8 Feb 09
UK_Shree, Just a little addition here, the Japanese have a knack of sniffling with their running nose and they do not blow their nose in our presence. Reason being that if they blow their nose then it is deemed by others that they lack self control. Sometimes, I'd rather they clear their nose than put up with their sniffling.. Cheers.
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UK_Shree
@UK_Shree (3603)
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8 Feb 09
Hello again, that is an interesting fact, and one which I didn't know before now. Thanks for sharing!
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UK_Shree
@UK_Shree (3603)
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8 Feb 09
Lol, yes being discreet is the key I think. Have a nice day too skysuccess.
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dragon54u
@dragon54u (31633)
• United States
7 Feb 09
It's a natural function, I don't mind it at all. What I do mind is someone who won't blow their nose and keep sniffing the stuff up rather than blowing it out. I wouldn't be grossed out if someone had to blow their nose at the table but they should excuse themselves. I don't know why, but people will blow their noses at the table in restaurants and I don't really care for that.
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UK_Shree
@UK_Shree (3603)
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8 Feb 09
Yes, excusing yourself is always polite and appreciated. Hmmm, yes sniffling away for too long can be annoying!
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teka44
@teka44 (3420)
• Brazil
7 Feb 09
Hi UKShree. No it doesn't offend me at all. Sometimes as you said when we have a cold we need to do this every time. It is a natural thing. But is better if the person turn the face to do this. Have a good day.
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UK_Shree
@UK_Shree (3603)
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8 Feb 09
Hi teka44, yes it's true. At least them turning away to do it shows consideration.
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Elixiress
@Elixiress (3878)
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29 Apr 09
I hate the sound of people blowing there nose, it doesn't offend me, but I do dislike it. I suppose it is kind of offending when you ask people not to do it around you and the they do it just to spite you. I do not blow my nose around other people because I do not like it when they do it around me.
UK_Shree
@UK_Shree (3603)
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29 Apr 09
I know what you mean. If someone is doing something as silly as that out of spite it is just so childish. Nice to know that you treat people the way that you would like to be treated. Thanks for responding.
bombshell
@bombshell (11256)
• Germany
7 Feb 09
as long as they are using tissue i gues it does not matter for me.and i am used to it specialy winter.that time you hear very often that everybody blowing their nose.
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UK_Shree
@UK_Shree (3603)
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8 Feb 09
Yes we all need to do it!
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Barb42
@Barb42 (4214)
• United States
7 Feb 09
Since I have to blow mine occasionally, I don't get offended most times. But, if it is done where I am eating, yes, it not only upsets me, I get sick at my stomach. There is no excuse for someone blowing their nose in front of people eating.
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UK_Shree
@UK_Shree (3603)
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8 Feb 09
I think being discreet is good. I know someone else who feels sick if someone blows their nose whilst having dinner. I guess if you know that someone will be offended, it is polite to excuse yourself and find somewhere else to blow it, such as the toilet for example.
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dogsnme
@dogsnme (1264)
• United States
7 Feb 09
It doesn't offend me although it is more polite to do it in private.
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UK_Shree
@UK_Shree (3603)
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8 Feb 09
Yeah, sometimes there isn't anywhere private to go!
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