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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. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  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. 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 ...

  9. Fig sign - Wikipedia

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    It is known as a "fist-phallus", and can be accompanied by extending the right hand while clasping the left hand under one's armpit in a derogatory manner. [1] In Carinthia, it is used to derisively dismiss the size of a man's genitalia. In South Africa, it was once known as "the zap sign" and was the equivalent of giving the finger. The sign ...