What's that smell....?

[Hinata]

[COLOR=blue] I bet you'r wondering what in the world I meant..I'm getting to it....But I gotta say why I wanted to bring this to my fellow Otaku members......

A few nights ago I was eating dinner with a co-worker, during this time I burped and said 'cuse me.
He proceeded to say that there was no need to excuse myself and then said that he didn't trust women who didn't burp or fart in front of him....
Now I was shocked to hear this, most men don't want to hear a women fart at all. And most women thnk that its absolutely repulsive, but why is that? Its a part of our normal bodily actions, if you donb't fart or burp or poo then somethings wrong with you...literally.

So I jut had to ask are any of you afraid to fart in front of you mate? Or do you not like when people fart? Or are you like me...although it may stink....It's better out than in!!!!! :fart:

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[DeathKnight]

[color=crimson]I think burping anywhere is alright, I mean half the time you cant really stop it or anything. Its great if its followed by a "pardon me" or "excuse me" but its alright if its not in my book, heh.

Farting I think is alright in a more personal atmosphere, like you're with a friend or significant other and you just let it go, I mean come on. Its just a part of life, heh. But I think its uncool if you do it during something more romantic with your girlfriend/boyfriend, obviously, Lol. But you know a group of guys just sitting around playing games or just listening to music are as crass and dirty as ever, heh. ^_^[/color]

[James]

[color=#808080]Bodily functions in any public setting are incredibly rude in my book. I'd be very offended if someone did that in front of me; especially if I'd just met them. It's a sign of disrespect (oh I don't care, I'll just let it all go infront of you).

In private, it's acceptable. But I would never do it in front of friends, family, partner or anyone else. To me, doing that in front of people (especially at the dinner table or something) is virtually the equivalent of pulling up a porta potty in the middle of a restaurant. There is a [i]reason[/i] that human beings have social etiquitte. lol[/color]

[Zephyr]

My thoughts, "If you got, share it." ;) But, then again, that seems to be the standard among a large percentage of males anyway. :P Belching is my specialty. I used to have fun getting in belching contests with my friends in school.

As for women burping, I have an aunt that never really cared about that (until she had kids) and was a belching champion. That was a great source of humor for that side of the family (although, both sides are strange on a level rarely seen).:laugh:


So, to make a long story short, me, my firends and my family are all twisted, crazy, insane, etc. (But, we enjoy it):cool:



A side note: There are some situations that we are polite. Such as in a restaurant or other social funtions. After all, we are not the top of society, but we are not also not a bunch of crude, back woods jerks (at least in public).

[Justin]

Burping in public is all right, so long as no one around you is particularly offended. Farting on the other hand, well I don't want to have to smell it, honestly.

-Justin

[Solo Tremaine]

The main reason I try and avoid it is through fear of embarrassment afterwards. After all, I wouldn't want to offend anyone or cause a scene. Sometimes the smell can make you feel quite sick, depending on what you've been eating.

If someone does let rip in front of me, then I usually ignore it. If it's a friend then we can joke about it without worrying too much, but it's generally polite just to leave it and move on rather than to point and shout "You sick creature, you farted!" in the middle of the street or wherever.

Burping isn't so bad as far as I'm concerned. Well, both actions can be done subtley, so if I feel I really [i]can't[/i] hold it then I do it with as little noise as possible. But burping in general is more acceptable than farting- my excuse is that in some countries it's customary to burp after you've finished a meal to show your approval. But it depends on the context. It's always better if you can excuse yourself to do it, or at least apologise afterwards, but it's not the end of the world. At least, it shouldn't be. Unless you'd eaten a distress flare or something.

[Transtic Nerve]

blah... it's completely rude to burp and even more rude to fart in front of people...

When I burp, It's always silent. You never hear it. you can control it... just like you can with farts... you can control those as well and if you can't, get up and leave the room.

i really don't want to smell or hear that while I'm eating, or minding my own business.

[Corey]

Both are completely normal, and, if done quietly can have no lasting effects on anyone. Everyone I know has burped or farted in public at lest once. It doesn't phase me in the slightest.
Some of my female friends get rather embarased but they should know better than to let the opinions of complete strangers get to them. We (My group of friends) don't care. Why should we care that others care?
Just my opinion.

[Kent]

In public it is totally unacceptable to me.

In private, I believe it should be a discret action, not an overt showing of immaturity.

I do appreciate people who are open and honest, but flatulations are little white lies I can live with out hearing.

[Bremma]

I say its alright to burp almost anywhere, excpt for very socal funcions as long as you try to muffle it and excuse yourself. Farting is a bit more rude. That you should try to leave the room for, even if it might be silent, cause it can still smell.

[treton_noir]

there was a comic i saw once (i love stand-up) who said that he was on a train with a woman who was breast feeding right there in front of everyone. he politely asked her to wait until she got in a less public situation to do that. she replied with, "its a natural bodily function. blah blah blah."
and he says, "...so is taking a sh*t, but im not doing it here in front of everybody."

i dont really mind belching, but flatulence is something different altogether.

oh, and to answer the question...
that smell is the really sweaty guy sitting next to me right now in the library. *gags*

[James]

[color=#808080]I think there is a massive difference between breast feeding and sitting there letting 'em rip. lol

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[vegeta rocker]

I think it is drilled into girls minds more than boys that doing so is improper.
But i would be embarrassed if i farted in public. Thats just gross! But burping i see no problem with, besides mine are usually small and i cover my mouth so it doesn't REALLY matter that much anyway.

Heres a funny story, when i was in pre algebra we were taking this test and it was absolutely silent and this kid in the back of my row let it rip and turned beet red. He was then accused of thinking too hard.

[Syn]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by James [/i]
[B][color=#808080]I think there is a massive difference between breast feeding and sitting there letting 'em rip. lol

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Im with yah there, i'd much rather watch some woman breast feed than fart.

Anyway, im not too bothered really, its a big turn off for me if girls flatulate, lol. But to be honest its natural and if its there then let it out. I'd prefer it not to come out but you know, sometimes these things must be done.

[treton_noir]

"...i'd much rather watch some woman breast feed..."-Kenji

lol. im sure most guys would.

[Charles]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by sweetreyes [/i]
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Now I was shocked to hear this, most men don't want to hear a women fart at all. And most women thnk that its absolutely repulsive, but why is that? Its a part of our normal bodily actions, if you donb't fart or burp or poo then somethings wrong with you...literally.
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Certain behaviors and actions are appropriate in a given situation--proscriptive norms. They preclude you from doing things like reading a newspaper during class--or dropping a bean burrito bombshell in public. Urinating or going "poo" are both bodily functions. But, depending on where you do them--they can be repulsive. There's always a time and a place for everything. That is why people would laugh at or be disgusted by a teacher if they allowed a stream of urine to run down their leg while teaching a lesson.

Anyhoot, I remember an episode of [i]Third Rock From the Sun[/i] where Mary farted in front of Dick and both were ecstatic because neither one cared. It showed they were comfortable around one another. I'm pretty self conscious about doing that stuff around [i]anyone[/i] though. It's polite just to leave the room. But, I reckon that the freedom to do that around one another without being embarrassed shows a certain level of intimacy. :drunk:

[Hinata]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Charles [/i]
[B]Certain behaviors and actions are appropriate in a given situation--proscriptive norms. They preclude you from doing things like reading a newspaper during class--or dropping a bean burrito bombshell in public. Urinating or going "poo" are both bodily functions. But, depending on where you do them--they can be repulsive. There's always a time and a place for everything. That is why people would laugh at or be disgusted by a teacher if they allowed a stream of urine to run down their leg while teaching a lesson.
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Yes I understand that completely but I meant the place to be behind closed doors, in your house with your mate, such as a live-in b/f or g/f and up.... You know you use the same bed and bathroom, what's wrong with farting around each other.... AT TIMES!!!!

Yeah I agree some people do it at improper times but it's still apart of your bodily functions, and if yo're living with each other you're gonna have to take the good with the smelly...(if you know what I mean)[/COLOR]

[Lady Macaiodh]

[color=darkblue]Sorry, but I'd rather die than do either of those things audibly, whether in public or private, in front of [i]anybody.[/i] If I just can't hold it in (god, it's embarrassing even writing this) I'll go to the bathroom. I have at least enough self-control to hold it in!

And if a guys burps in front of me, it's even worse than a fart. I mean, that's so disgusting. Especially when they just open their mouths & almost try to make it louder. That is just soooo rude, it's a huge turn off. I don't mind the farting thing too much because my brother used to fart on me on purpose when we were kids. But I couldn't imagine kissing a guy who has recently burped in front of me. It's just nasty.[/color]

[Braidless Baka]

If it's followed quickly by a "pardon me" or even a nervous chuckle, I don't mind. As long as I know they're embarassed about it or it's an accident, I don't care. But, like Lady M pointed out, I just can't stand boys that have the famous "belching contests" or "farting contests". I know guys that say "Come here I wanna tell you something" and then let rip. It's just plain disgusting... I actually get physically ill if I hear people having a burping contest... Eeeeeew *shivers*

[DKsAngel]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by James [/i]
[B][color=#808080]Bodily functions in any public setting are incredibly rude in my book. I'd be very offended if someone did that in front of me; especially if I'd just met them. It's a sign of disrespect (oh I don't care, I'll just let it all go infront of you).

In private, it's acceptable. But I would never do it in front of friends, family, partner or anyone else. To me, doing that in front of people (especially at the dinner table or something) is virtually the equivalent of pulling up a porta potty in the middle of a restaurant. There is a [i]reason[/i] that human beings have social etiquitte. lol[/color] [/B][/QUOTE]

okay I hafta agree with that, definatly.
these ppl are my table at lunch always burp one of them doesnt even say excuse me, O_o; I mean burping isnt that bad but right in your face is annoying and you dont want to really be by them o.o; and like james said in private sure its acceptable, i also wouldnt do it infront of friends or a significant other, I dont think burping is that bad though, I think farting is different than burping its not as bad O_o but..owell what can one do..eh? lol

[Sui Generis]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Transtic Nerve [/i]
[B]blah... it's completely rude to burp and even more rude to fart in front of people...

When I burp, It's always silent. You never hear it. you can control it... just like you can with farts... you can control those as well and if you can't, get up and leave the room.

i really don't want to smell or hear that while I'm eating, or minding my own business. [/B][/QUOTE]

My thoughts exactly...

You can control if you have to burp, atleast cover your mouth with a napkin or something. I hate those people who broadcast their burps and let them rip as loudly as possible. Its not exactly disgusting just rude.

And farting. I don't wanna smell that, I'm sorry.

Bodily functions, yes. But you don't go and relieve yourself right infront of someone do you? Or in their face? Or on their table?

[Bing]

[size=1][color=darkblue]This is a bit of a weird topic, but oh well.
Burping is natural, and I feel as long as the burper recognises that they have done it, by saying 'pardon me' or 'excuse me', it's O.k Now onto farting...
I wouldn't fart infront of like, a girl, or at the dinner table or something, because that's rude, because it's pretty unpleasant for others. It could also make me look bad. But sometimes, I would like to make it unpleasant for people. If I ever sleep at Cajones house, I find the urge to fart near him, or on him, because it's a) really funny and b)unpleasant for him.
In private, I think you should be able to do whatever you want, fart, burp even listen to Pop music ^_^;[/color][/size]