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Ask Men 2w

Why do so many men think it’s ok to spit on the ground when they’re like exercising or whatever. I’ve never seen a woman do it but guys seem to think it’s a totally acceptable and normal thing to do in the middle of the sidewalk.

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Anonymous 2w

Well, since this spiraled into an argument I’ll give you a few reasons on why men do this vs women. 1) clearing saliva, mucus, irritation due to allergies, smoking/vaping/chew 2) habits from others. If they see it often they copy 3) masculine feeling. Not as much now but used to be viewed as “tough” or “manly” 4) sports culture. Due to exertion, dust, dry mouth, etc

Anonymous 2w

If it’s into the grass who cares

Anonymous 2w

No one cares except you

Anonymous 2w

I wouldn’t do it in the gym, but it’s perfectly normal to spit out on the grass.

Anonymous 2w

Not a guy but I want to know what even compels them to do that, like do they not brush their teeth and their saliva just tastes so bad they can’t swallow it or what?? I don’t have the urge even when I’m alone in my own apartment unless there’s some taste in my mouth I need to get out immediately

Anonymous 2w

Like since childhood. In gym class we would all run the same miles, all my female peers would never, but the boys would literally just spit whenever they felt like it. It’s disgusting and i want to throw my shoe at every guy I see doing it

Anonymous 2w

Ill spit from my bike on the road or in the grass but not where ppl walk. Biking makes me gunky and swallowing it gives me a sore throat :( esp when im smoking

Anonymous 2w

Stopped seeing a guy lowkey cuz of this🫩

Anonymous 2w

Swallowing takes breath to do. Spitting takes less breath.

Anonymous 2w

What buffoonery is this? Why tf do you care??? “But my beautiful, sanitary sidewalks!!! What am I supposed to tongue now!?”

Anonymous 2w

Where did they get the idea it’s acceptable

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Anonymous

#1 2w

Sometimes when exercising it can kinda hurt your throat a little. I get that it hurts sometimes but like. Idk I don’t get why women seem to prioritize public decency over comfort here but not dudes

Anonymous

#1 2w

This was inspired by a grown ass man doing a giant spit ball right in front of me on campus btw. Actually made me sick

Anonymous

OP 2w

It’s so gross 😭 my fiancé did that a few times at the beginning of our relationship and I put an end to that shit immediately. I told him it gave me the ick

Anonymous

#2 2w

You realize it makes women’s throats sore too right. It’s a disgusting thing to do and rly inconsiderate to anyone who may be around

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Anonymous

#1 2w

Sooooo glad my bf thinks it’s disgusting too holy shit. I can’t deal with guys (or girls! ) who can’t be considerate of their environment and people around them

Anonymous

OP 2w

To do when im alone with consideration pf not affecting others?

Anonymous

#3 2w

Many many women think it’s absolutely disgusting. I know all my friends are always complaining

Anonymous

#2 2w

If you’re alone it’s whatever, but most people are doing this in crowded environments. Are you really looking around to be sure no one is on whatever trail before you do it

Anonymous

#4 2w

The people who have to see it

Anonymous

OP 2w

Yes i am cuz i dont wanna be nasty. Same with snot rockets just needs to happen sometimes. Also ik im not supposed to reply on here but im literally a woman

Anonymous

#2 2w

Then why the fuck you responding on here without saying you’re a woman first. My question is for men and also about it happening in public spaces, not out of sight. It’s obviously different if genuinely no one is around. But cool to know some women do it ig. I had never seen a woman participate in the behavior before so that’s interesting

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Anonymous

OP 2w

For one y u so aggro for two besides this being ask men why does it matter? Most bike riders do it and if im commuting in public i still do it in the road and shit just not on cars or where ppl are walking

Anonymous

OP 2w

It’s just spit, it’s gonna wash out or be absorbed into the dirt, do you know how many places you’ve stepped animals have shit? Just stay in doors ig

Anonymous

#2 2w

I’m sorry. I guess I shouldn’t be so aggressive it just rly annoys me when people of the wrong gender answer without identifying themselves. It happens so much in ask women, like I came here specifically for male answers. And the reason I’m so pissed is because it’s DISGUSTING and actually sickening like do you think about how it makes the people who have to watch you spit feel

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Anonymous

#4 2w

It’s not about the germs it’s about having to watch it.

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Anonymous

OP 2w

Anonymous

OP 2w

Idgaf what they feel? I try to be considerate ab it but i think its more gross to have snot dripping down my face. Like im sorry u think its gross but i think things are gross but can be an adult about it like ppl vaping in public or in crowded spaces. It literally makes me nauseous and is so disgusting but its not rlly my business now is it

Anonymous

#2 2w

Plenty of people exercise and deal with it. I know the burning feeling you’re talking about and I just swallow, cause mom actually taught me to not be a rude gross bitch. Like imagine thinking your comfort is more important than public decency

Anonymous

OP 2w

Never consume content other than my little pony gang 🙏

Anonymous

#3 2w

And that’s what I’m asking about WHY don’t you care? Does it genuinely not bother you to be rude and gross.

Anonymous

OP 2w

Let me ask you this: why should we care? We’re not here to please you, if you can’t live with it, stay inside

Anonymous

#3 2w

How about I turn it around and say “if you can’t have decorum in public then stay inside”

Anonymous

OP 2w

It is not that gross

Anonymous

OP 2w

Ok coming out the woodwork with the misogyny because i spit sometimes when ppl are scarce? Public decency is so subjective anyways like this is your personal opinion but i dont even see how its rude unless its like on a foot path. Respectfully u need to learn the difference between your personal opinion and reality, i think youd have more peace if you minded your business

Anonymous

OP 2w

Close your eyes or look away

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Anonymous

amethyst_bacon 2w

Mainly more prominent in men because of social norms. Why it’s randomly done on a sidewalk can just be habit or really any of the above

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Anonymous

amethyst_bacon 2w

Whether it’s viewed as okay or not is really just up to personal preference.

Anonymous

OP 2w

How can I immediately tell that you’re a 💅🏿 typa girlie

Anonymous

#7 2w

Ew no I hate that kinda girl don’t hit me with that accusation

Anonymous

#8 2w

So so real. My bf very kindly and patiently sat through my rant about this last night lol I love him sm. He thinks it’s disgusting too. He used to complain about it before I did

Anonymous

amethyst_bacon 2w

Thank you so much for actually answering! I think you’re probably right except with number one like. Women have saliva too lol

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Anonymous

OP 2w

Yes, but it’s more common in men to openly spit in public. the men vs women thing I meant more so in terms of social norms I just worded it terribly

Anonymous

OP 2w

Absolute cuntery

Anonymous

OP 2w

Lmao I’d go out of my way to spit on the ground when you’re around

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