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Why do men spit in public?

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Willow10 Sun 16-Feb-20 13:38:54

I know there are a few males on GN so maybe they could answer, because it baffles me. Men spit everywhere - in the street, on the playing field etc. But I can't say I have ever witnessed women spitting. A man just walked past my window and spat on the pavement, which turned my stomach. Is there a good reason for it? hmm

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Nan0 Mon 17-Feb-20 17:30:54

Completely agree!

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RosesAreRed21 Mon 17-Feb-20 18:50:12

It makes me feel sick when I see this being done

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grandmac Mon 17-Feb-20 19:06:08

Here in parts of London it is very common from men of a certain ethnic minority. I don't care if it is their culture it is disgusting, unhygenic and could be the cause of the rise of TB in the capital. I have remonstrated a couple of times but just get verbal abuse back. I even saw one man hawking and spitting on the bus! angry

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annep1 Mon 17-Feb-20 19:16:46

I think Max's comments are in very poor taste. I've reported.

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CanadianGran Mon 17-Feb-20 19:21:50

In our town there is a lot of spitting, it seems to be cultural for both sexes. I once witnessed a young girl (teenager) spitting three times while she crossed the street in front of me.
Horrible habit. I don't understand the need.

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Esspee Mon 17-Feb-20 21:00:22

I also reported that disgusting post, yet after 10 hours Mumsnet HQ has not removed it.
What is going on? Are reports not getting through?
Perhaps we should all report again.

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suziewoozie Mon 17-Feb-20 21:05:37

Going on site stuff might work. I hated his use of slang for genitalia ( creepy sleazey) but his comments on children were beyond the pale

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suziewoozie Mon 17-Feb-20 21:06:29

I’m going over there now - join me?

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suziewoozie Mon 17-Feb-20 21:12:43

Tight I’ve posted - please back me up

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suziewoozie Mon 17-Feb-20 21:12:55

Or right even

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NumNum Mon 17-Feb-20 21:26:38

With you 100% suziewoozie - posted on 'Site Stuff.

A real sleazebag post from Maxblanc - YUK!!!!

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Magrithea Sat 22-Feb-20 15:19:57

In Hong Kong spitting was an offence which could get you a fine, not that it stopped anyone! It can spread TB at worst

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olliebeak Sun 23-Feb-20 08:41:16

I'm afraid that this is a disgusting, filthy habit that I've seen lots of times where I live! Even boys from around the age of about 12/13.

It absolutely turns my stomach angry.

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KarenDerna Thu 27-Feb-20 15:58:35

Spitting is disgusting and unnecessary IMO
I now live in Spain and it is very prevalent here, makes me feel sick, especially as it seems to follow a disgusting loud sniff or cough

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