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  2. Spitting - Wikipedia

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    Spitting in public is considered rude and a social taboo in many parts of the world including the West, while in some other parts of the world it is considered more socially acceptable. Spitting upon another person, especially onto the face, is a global sign of anger, hatred, disrespect or contempt. It can represent a "symbolical regurgitation ...

  3. Seven dirty words - Wikipedia

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    One track on the album, "Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television", was a monologue in which he identified these words and expressed amazement that they could not be used regardless of context. In a 2004 NPR interview, he said: I don't know that there was a "Eureka!" moment or anything like that.

  4. 30 Of The Worst And Best Celebrity Encounters These People ...

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    Image credits: @lilfattytm If you were lucky enough to approach the celebrity at a good time, during the interaction, McAuley advises avoiding talking too much about yourself.

  5. Myth of the spat-on Vietnam veteran - Wikipedia

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    The origins of the spitting myth have been the topic of much scholarly investigation and public debate over the years. There are three general categories of these investigations and exchanges which often interpenetrate but generally fall into: 1) scholarly studies published in academic journals and one book, 2) finding and evaluating old press reports, and 3) Vietnam veteran anecdotal stories.

  6. Family member say something rude? Here’s what to say back ...

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    Sometimes people are looking for an argument, but that doesn’t mean you have to join in, Orange said. When possible, ignore the comments or redirect by breaking out the pie, Capanna-Hodge said.

  7. Phone etiquette 101: When it’s rude to be on speaker — and ...

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    If you do choose to text, start by letting the person know that your text is related to the phone call. Turn your phone off for important conversations and moments. You want to be present for ...

  8. Profanity - Wikipedia

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    Profanity is often depicted in images by grawlixes, which substitute symbols for words.. Profanity, also known as swearing, cursing, or cussing, involves the use of notionally offensive words for a variety of purposes, including to demonstrate disrespect or negativity, to relieve pain, to express a strong emotion, as a grammatical intensifier or emphasis, or to express informality or ...

  9. When do kids learn to spit — and why is it important that ...

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    Spitting is a very complex action involving the muscles of the mouth, tongue, exhalation of air from the lungs and a mental awareness of why and when to spit appropriately,” explains Dr. Gary ...