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Originally Posted by Charlatan
I cast no "blame" on the Chinese. I am simply making an observation.
I have lived with, worked with and shared a city with many Chinese who do not hoark up phlegm. But I have to say that the clearing the throat of phlegm and expectorating is a lot more common. These actions are not about "being cool for the ladies" they are about promoting good health.
There are many cultural differences here that I can and have adjusted to, but this is not one of them.
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I certainly agree that hoarking and spitting is a disgusting habit. I don't think anyone should have to get used to it. It's just...gross. And probably unhygenic. I just wanted to point out that people from across all cultures do that. Ever watch American sports? It's a freaking spit fest. I think that's why all the juvenile males and weekend warriors spit here. To emulate that behaviour. I hate it when people spit on the courts here (LA). That's all.
P.S. - I thought it was illegal to spit in Singapore?
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