Why do men spit in public?

See it all the time - sometimes women too. Totally disgusting and unhygienic!

I always think it's linked into male animals marking their territory.
At least they're not like hippos!

Foul, needless habit.

Seen several men and youths do it lately, mostly walking on our sea front. Nasty.

Not my relation but someone I know frequently has to rush to the sink/toilet to spit when first getting in. If they have to speak first they fund it difficult. I've never asked why, just witnessed them excusing himself and apologising after.

I've witnessed men doing it in the street (not as often as years ago) and it is another reason why I wonder about people being happy to keep shoes on inside - but that was another topic!

It seems to be a geographical thing. I don’t see anyone spitting in my local town but I do in my nearest city.

Just remembered, young man in Belgium. Yuk

Yes, young men do it, I think they imagine they look like footballers. Disgusting. If I were a football referee they would get a red card for spitting.

Or was it 5/-?

I saw it the other day but can’t remember where now - but it was s man. I remember signs on buses in my childhood Do not spit. Penalty £5

I haven’t seen that in the last 50 years. Where do you live? China?

I’ve only seen it done on the football field but yuk it’s disgusting

Yes, it’s something I’ve witnessed more than once lately. It’s disgusting.

Willow I can't remember when I last saw anyone, male or Female,spit in the street.Absolutely revolting behaviour for either sex and can't think of any legitimate reason for anyone doing so