Why do people spit?
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Does a bear spit in the woods?
I agree. And here's a corollary: why do guys seem to feel the uncontrollable need to spit when they're taking a leak in a public restroom? 
I suppose these same guys may do it in private, as well, but I don't see them there (thankfully.)
Is it a straight guy thing? I say that because I've never seen a gay guy do it, but about 75% of the guys I run into in public restrooms seem to do it.
Inquiring minds want to know.
I suppose these same guys may do it in private, as well, but I don't see them there (thankfully.)
Is it a straight guy thing? I say that because I've never seen a gay guy do it, but about 75% of the guys I run into in public restrooms seem to do it.
Inquiring minds want to know.
I spit <shrug> It's no more unnatural than urinating or sneezing. I guess there are times my salivary glands kick into high gear, and when mixed with phlem I don't want to swallow it so, out it goes. I try to be discreet about it, though.
I agree. And here's a corollary: why do guys seem to feel the uncontrollable need to spit when they're taking a leak in a public restroom?
I suppose these same guys may do it in private, as well, but I don't see them there (thankfully.)
Is it a straight guy thing? I say that because I've never seen a gay guy do it, but about 75% of the guys I run into in public restrooms seem to do it.
Inquiring minds want to know.
I'm bisexual, so I think I can speak for those that like the mangina.
Public restrooms no, but in private, yes. After all, keeping a clean mouth is important, and you may as well get your trip's worth to the loo
I agree. And here's a corollary: why do guys seem to feel the uncontrollable need to spit when they're taking a leak in a public restroom?
I suppose these same guys may do it in private, as well, but I don't see them there (thankfully.)
Is it a straight guy thing? I say that because I've never seen a gay guy do it, but about 75% of the guys I run into in public restrooms seem to do it.
Inquiring minds want to know.
I'm bisexual, so I think I can speak for those that like the mangina.
Public restrooms no, but in private, yes. After all, keeping a clean mouth is important, and you may as well get your trip's worth to the loo
Plus, of course, if you spit in the water first you might disturb and discover the crocodiles before you pull out (and possibly loose) your thing...
Um... you have crocodile-infested lavatories at home?
I am convinced that spitting is often, if not usually intended to serve as a demonstration of manliness. It's the next best thing to urinating on trees and park benches, while being one step above letting drool hang out of the mouth and dribble to the ground below as an untamed buffalo would.
In any case, I don't spit, and I don't like to see others spitting. It is not appropriate for civilized circles.
In any case, I don't spit, and I don't like to see others spitting. It is not appropriate for civilized circles.
Seriously, what the hell is wrong with people that they feel the need to spit all over the place in public? It's totally classless, disgusting, dirty and disrespectful.
Every time I see someone do it, I just want to punch them in their stupid little face.
Sometimes there's an excess of salivate matter in the mouth and it must be expelled or swallowed. Neither option is a good one but only one means I'm swallowing a substance my body feels the need the get rid of by dumping it into my mouth. So long as the spit isn't tainted by chewing tobacco expelling it out the mouth provides little detrimental effect to the surrounding environment.
When possible, it is ideal best and preferable to expel said salivate matter while outside -really it wouldn't be the worst thing on the sidewalk, grass, or storm drain- but ideally into a trash receptacle (the only option while inside unless one is holding an opaque container.)
In short order, it's a silly social taboo to "not spit." Yeah it's gross, but so is a largely obese woman wearing a halter top and boy-shorts. People in public do gross things. So long as spitting doesn't directly effect my health or life, I don't care if people do it. If you spit tobacco juice on to the ground that's just disgusting and, yeah, I'm going to sneer at you and think horrible things. Got some extra saliva in your mouth you want out? So long as you're doing it outside -or into a container- I don't care.
I hate people who expectorate in trash cans. Either run to the bathroom and use the sink or else go outside in the grass.
Also, since I live in Oklahoma, the life expectancy of spit, on the summer asphalt, is about 45 seconds.
Also, since I live in Oklahoma, the life expectancy of spit, on the summer asphalt, is about 45 seconds.
It drives me crazy, too. Luckily around here it doesn't happen so often, but every time I see that, is one time too many. It's disgusting, and horribly impolite. If you have a bad cough, I can understand the need to expectorate, but it's still terrible manners. Do it in your handkerchief and then trow it away.
I agree with John Picard: it's not different from pissing or taking a crap. So find a damn lavatory to do that, or at least take a walk in the wood.
I agree with John Picard: it's not different from pissing or taking a crap. So find a damn lavatory to do that, or at least take a walk in the wood.
That's the best explanation I've heard yet. Why do I suddenly feel surrounded by Joe Torre and the Yankees???
:: shudders ::
I'm shuddering with ya there.
I feel quite ill when I see people spitting in public. After having said that, I have to admit to spitting in public on a couple of occassions. These are when I've run a race in public and when I've got out of the sea after diving. On those two occassions I find myself to be so congested that I have to spit. I try to carry a handkerchief when I'm running, and spit into that. When I've finished a dive, I try to do any spitting as discreetly as possible. I'm actually quite embarraseed at the need to do it.
I don't know why people would spit. I usually swallow ...
Oh. Oh!
Oh. Oh!
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