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Why is farting socially unacceptable?
Why is farting socially unacceptable? I mean, how is it any different than sneezing, which is just as gross because bacteria is flying out of your mouth onto something else?
9 Answers
- Common SenseLv 76 years ago
Using your example:
A sneeze comes from the mouth. Gas is passed through the anus, which is a part of the body that many people find taboo due to it's function of eliminating waste.
Although the mouth can be a disturbing orifice due to the words that can be spoken from it, the mouth is mostly considered a "friendly" part of the body. The mouth kisses and smiles, while being associated with wonderful things. Eating, laughing and singing are all positive things that come out of the mouth.
We all know what comes out of the anus. So, no wonder smelly farts are not socially acceptable.
- LiverGirl98Lv 76 years ago
While it is unofficially acknowledged that we all have gas, officially it is considered inappropriate to share this bodily function with the social world due to the odor and embarrassment it can possibly cause. We all do it but no one talks about it, and because this function is omitted from what is considered a private area, as opposed to a sneeze which says hello from the more acceptable nasal passage, it is socially preferable to not share with those around us.
- Anonymous6 years ago
It stinks for sure + unpleasant to hear especially when it makes a 'tone/melody' while farting (which does happened for some) and overall just disgusting.
- 6 years ago
Maybe because a fart smells and when you sneeze it's said your heart stops for a moment.
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- Anonymous6 years ago
Because it's a disgusting human body process, that is stinky and unappealing. Sneezing is ALSO gross, but it is contained in a person's hands when they do it, not spreading through the air where people can smell it.