Hideous habits I can't stand

[Rose65]

I was just reading one of Michael Palin's excellent travel books in which he describes in his inimitable way, the habits of people in China as he passes through. He has such a brilliant and gentle sense of humour.

He was describing the way Chinese in their own country spit a lot, preceding with a deep rumble. Oh goodness I wouldn't be able to stand that! Yet in some cultures that is acceptable, even normal. It reminds me of footballers here when you watch matches on TV, spitting , and how I want to retch if I see it.

Other habits too, like people who wave cutlery about while dining. That is such bad manners. Slurping a drink and even going 'aah' after a drink. Sneezing loudly several times, drowning out conversation - I know someone who always does 6 sneezes - oh it's so annoying.

Actually, while I'm here, I hate it when people write long posts without splitting them up into paragraphs. Same in books, I will actually ignore long blocks of writing or reject a book on those grounds as it's just too overwhelming to read.

Am I too sensitive? Sometimes I do think 'hell is other people' - like someone famous once wrote.

 

[PeppermintPatty]

Out of all those things you just mentioned, people spitting on the ground right in front of me would be a ‘bit’ gross and annoying. People sneezing or coughing doesn’t bother me. I’d just step away. Come to think of it, I’m never that close to people for it to even matter .

 

[Murrmurr]

I took my son to our local Parks and Recreation Pee-Wee Football tryouts and I saw this guy who looked to be in his late-30s/early 40s picking his nose like there was something really special way up in there. Several minutes later, he was introduced to me as one of the coaches; Frank, this is Ron Craig, drill coach, and Ron says "Nice to meet you, Frank," and extended his nose-picking hand...like I'm gonna shake that? Ack!

I touched the bill of my ball cap and said, "Yeah, you too," and then put my hands in my pockets, thinking maybe we'd wait til spring and tryout for T-Ball instead.

 

[Rose65]

I took my son to our local Parks and Recreation Pee-Wee Football tryouts and I saw this guy who looked to be in his late-30s/early 40s picking his nose like there was something really special way up in there. Several minutes later, he was introduced to me as one of the coaches; Frank, this is Ron Craig, drill coach, and Ron says "Nice to meet you, Frank," and extended his nose-picking hand...like I'm gonna shake that? Ack!

I touched the bill of my ball cap and said, "Yeah, you too," and then put my hands in my pockets, thinking maybe we'd wait til spring and tryout for T-Ball instead.

Just being sick now!

 

[hearlady]

I was just reading one of Michael Palin's excellent travel books in which he describes in his inimitable way, the habits of people in China as he passes through. He has such a brilliant and gentle sense of humour.

He was describing the way Chinese in their own country spit a lot, preceding with a deep rumble. Oh goodness I wouldn't be able to stand that! Yet in some cultures that is acceptable, even normal. It reminds me of footballers here when you watch matches on TV, spitting , and how I want to retch if I see it.

Other habits too, like people who wave cutlery about while dining. That is such bad manners. Slurping a drink and even going 'aah' after a drink. Sneezing loudly several times, drowning out conversation - I know someone who always does 6 sneezes - oh it's so annoying.

Actually, while I'm here, I hate it when people write long posts without splitting them up into paragraphs. Same in books, I will actually ignore long blocks of writing or reject a book on those grounds as it's just too overwhelming to read.

Am I too sensitive? Sometimes I do think 'hell is other people' - like someone famous once wrote.

Spitting helped spread the Spanish flu which is one reason we were taught NOT to spit!

 

[LoveTulips]

Some people are just disgusting.

 

[January]

When I was in China, I didnt notice anyone spitting

 

[chic]

I don't love complaining about people. Life will bring you more of the same things to complain about if you focus on what you don't like instead of what you do.

 

[Stoppelmann]

I don't love complaining about people. Life will bring you more of the same things to complain about if you focus on what you don't like instead of what you do.
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Very true!

 

[Fyrefox]

I’ve learned to watch the ground in parking lots and other public places to avoid stepping on sputum, wads of chewing tobacco, dog feces, and other disgusting materials. By the way, I never cease to be amazed at the number of men who use public toilets, then exit without washing their hands. Major eww time!