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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. 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.

  4. Are You Rude in Public? 30 Etiquette Fails You Should ... - AOL

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    2. Give others a break. Someone cuts you off on the road, a waiter takes forever to refill your glass of water and the cashier seems distracted and taking forever to ring you through.

  5. 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 ...

  6. Cutting off one's nose to spite one's face - Wikipedia

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    "Cutting off one's nose to spite one's face" is an expression used to describe a needlessly self-destructive overreaction to a problem: "Don't cut off your nose to spite your face" is a warning against acting out of pique, or against pursuing revenge in a way that would damage oneself more than the object of one's anger.

  7. Person Who Knows 3 Languages Puts Rude American In His ... - AOL

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    Mocking someone for mispronuncing a word is a jerk move no matter the circumstances; unless, maybe, it’s a good friend and you do it in a gentle teasing kind of way. But ridiculing someone’s ...

  8. Why are people so bad at texting? The psychology behind bad ...

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    "Some people have said to me that they didn't feel like [the person they were texting with] was wanting the response," she explains. "They felt like, 'Well, we're going to meet up on Saturday, so ...

  9. 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 ...