Why is belching rude?

[Elok]

I can understand flatulence being rude, as it produces an (often extremely vile) odor, plus the risk of sharting makes it a dangerous proposition in public anyhow. But unless you do it right in somebody's face, the humble burp doesn't smell like anything. It's just a normal biological noise with no side effects. Why not, I ask? Isn't objecting to burping just alimentary prudery?

[DRoseDARs]

In some cultures it's not.

[KrazyHorse]

If you weren't aware belching does tend to produce odours as well. They aren't as lasting as those from the worst farts, but they can be quite offensive.

[Zkribbler]

BUUURRRRRRRRRRP!

Now do you understand?

[b etor]

people around me don't mind as long as an 'excuse me' follows the burp. or if it was a really loud, awesome one a round of laughter is also acceptable.

[Whoha]

If you don't belch out the Gettysburg Address, then yes it is considered quite rude.

[phoenixcager]

Why is belching rude?

It's not.

[Lorizael]

Originally posted by KrazyHorse
If you weren't aware belching does tend to produce odours as well. They aren't as lasting as those from the worst farts, but they can be quite offensive.

Though I have virtually no sense of smell myself, I have indeed heard that this is true.

Regardless, it's a natural bodily function. I don't see why it or farting should be considered rude.

Edit: Also, welcome back KH.

[KrazyHorse]

For the same reason that I don't urinate on other people.

[Grandpa Troll]

Well, I have been told many times;

Better to bear the shame, than bear the pain



Gramps

[Grandpa Troll]

Originally posted by b etor
people around me don't mind as long as an 'excuse me' follows the burp. or if it was a really loud, awesome one a round of laughter is also acceptable.

Muh kinda lady

[Tiamat]

If you belch like my daughter, then I would have to go with rude. She can belch like a guy and rattle the windows. Husband sat her down with a three liter of Dr. Pepper and taught her how to burp with the best football players, she can hold her own. It's actually quite narley. She scared my grandaughter once.

[Zkribbler]

Originally posted by KrazyHorse
For the same reason that I don't urinate on other people.

I thought urinating on students was part of your job discreption.

[KrazyHorse]

I can't. Barry Glazer might take me to court.



This guy is a local legend.

[b etor]

Originally posted by Tiamat
If you belch like my daughter, then I would have to go with rude. She can belch like a guy and rattle the windows. Husband sat her down with a three liter of Dr. Pepper and taught her how to burp with the best football players, she can hold her own. It's actually quite narley. She scared my grandaughter once.

that's how my old hockey team would burp. like men. we're pros.