fairfarmhand Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 My family does. Are we weird? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Yes. One should excuse oneself to the restroom when advance notice is given, iykwim. When the wind comes upon oneself unexpectedly, one should demurely deal with the matter rather than rumble thy cheeks, remark upon the odor, and torment others. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 No rules but my DDs and I never engage in such behavior around others. (If we do, it's a complete accident.) My dh does occasionally, but then we all glare at him until our displeasure is known. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ailaena Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 roll down the car window and please try to avoid it when I’m stopped at a light and now can’t get a breeze 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1234 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 I guess the only rules we have is not in public/around those outside of our family and not at the table. Neither dh nor I grew up in homes with rules about it and it’s just considered a normal thing that is sometimes funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 (edited) Haven’t thought about it in a while, but I‘m now remembering that my family growing up found it most amusing. But I married into a family that would never find it amusing at all and now my current household is a sort of a mixture of the two. We never play it up, but if there is an accidental noise, we all brush it off and keep things lightly humorous, with neither guffawing nor shaming, but maybe a little surprised giggle or light comment like, “squeaky floorboard...”. Sometimes there might be a smell that makes others raise an amused eyebrow at the offender, but again, not in a shaming way but in a “darling, whatever did you eat?” lighthearted way. Unlike my family growing up where there would be many jokes, it’s pretty much a non-event in my current household. Edited January 22, 2021 by Garga 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambam Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 (edited) Say "Excuse me" if you do it in public or in front of family. Volume of words is equivalent to volume of offense and situation. Try to excuse yourself before if possible. Edited January 22, 2021 by Bambam 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 If there were any chance of rules being followed, I'd have rules. I did try. 😛 One of mine is just really gassy, and she claims to be unable to control it. (I can't relate. I would have died if someone heard me fart once I was old enough to be cognizant of it. But I don't really know why, since my siblings had no such hang-ups around the house.) I can't believe I just typed that f-word on a public board. Must be on the mental decline. I have at least tried to convince my kids not to do it in public, and they are getting better about not doing it at the kitchen table etc. It really annoys me when people do gross things at the table. 😕 Miss Gassy does say "sorry" when she's caught ... but not like she's really sorry iykwim. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 No rules. Unfortunately. That ship sailed before I thought about boarding it. Some (male) members of my family take pride in their abilities to clear the room of all other living creatures. 🤮 But mostly it's either funny or a non-event. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 I am trying to make people get up from the table. Say excuse me. And go to a room that nobody is in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Most manners advice I've read suggests that, formally, you're not supposed to say excuse me. That's for burping. For farting you're supposed to pretend it didn't happen. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 The only rule is, don't fart in people's faces. And that was only implemented because one kid in particular thought it was a funniest thing to do to people. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 I'm always a little surprised that so many people seem to have enough control over it to leave the room in time. (And now I miss the little emoji guy who would look around and then walk off.) It usually catches us by surprise. We don't make a big deal about it. Occasionally a chuckle or an excuse me. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebcoola Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 No rules and yes it can be a joke around here. We are all quite polite out in public though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lulalu Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Keep it silent when in public No farting on a person, in a face (can you tell I have a boy?) Those are about it. It is just natural in our home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 No fluffing the covers if you let one slip in bed. No Burger King onion rings unless you plan to sleep outside. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1234 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 2 minutes ago, kbutton said: No fluffing the covers if you let one slip in bed. No Burger King onion rings unless you plan to sleep outside. This made me laugh! I can’t even eat the one that gets slipped in with my fries anymore because I will pay later. I used to love them so much but knew I could only enjoy occasionally but now it’s not at all. They are seriously awful! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JustEm Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, lulalu said: Keep it silent when in public No farting on a person, in a face (can you tell I have a boy?) Those are about it. It is just natural in our home. My fart in peoples' faces kid is a girl😄 Edited January 22, 2021 by hjffkj 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 (edited) Leave the area/try to control it when around people if possible. Say "excuse me" if it wasn't possible to leave or control it. Don't laugh about it or make fun of anyone for it. I have never gotten what people think is funny about it; it's just a normal thing. Edited January 22, 2021 by marbel 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
***** Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 kbutton, Tim Hawkins, thanks for the laugh tonight, maybe I was in one of those moods, but that had me rolling! (or maybe because I know that tune from Kansas). I am waiting the response from my daughter, I sent her the link. If she doesn't appreciate it, I think it is because you have to know the song! That natural gas tower, hilarious! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historically accurate Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 We have no rules except try to be polite about it if you're in public. I have one kid who has dealt with "tummy troubles" most of her life so it's a pretty common phenomenon here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 (edited) It never occurred to me to have rules, because it always seemed obvious! Try not to do it around people, and say a polite "excuse me" if you do. Edited January 22, 2021 by J-rap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Fwiw, we have a few lactose intolerant people in the household. We do ask that they take medicine like lactaid or simethicone if things get bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 15 hours ago, Tanaqui said: Most manners advice I've read suggests that, formally, you're not supposed to say excuse me. That's for burping. For farting you're supposed to pretend it didn't happen. This is our household policy. If it’s too overwhelming to ignore - blame the dog. (Tho serious the dogs are the worst offenders!) If a lady toots in a manner that can’t be ignored or blamed on dogs or faulty chairs - the gentleman nearest immediately says, “Pardon me! So sorry!” As though he is the offender to spare her embarrassment. If an older boy is hanging with his friends and feels a fart coming in at the store he might go stand near a couple to release it silently and then quickly move back to his friends without the couple’s notice but not so far he can’t hear them arguing over which one farted. No shifting sheets after emitting gas under them. And when you do shift the sheet, always to the edge of the bed farthest from occupants. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 3 minutes ago, Murphy101 said: blame the dog. (Tho serious the dogs are the worst offenders!) LOL! I've been reading this thread wondering what good it would do to have rules for the humans 'cause . . . dogs. Thank you for finally mentioning it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drama Llama Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, Pawz4me said: LOL! I've been reading this thread wondering what good it would do to have rules for the humans 'cause . . . dogs. Thank you for finally mentioning it. One of our rules is "You can blame the dog, but you can't blame Grandma." I have to say that I feel like people who say things like this: 5 hours ago, Dreamergal said: having rules about it does not make sense. Have kids who are entirely unlike my youngest. We have many rules about flatulence. Things like: If you are at Mass and the priests breaks wind, you should do your best to laugh INSIDE your head, If you intentionally aim your fart towards your brother, and he tells you you stink, do not come to mom looking for sympathy. Edited January 22, 2021 by BaseballandHockey because I said the opposite of what I meant to say! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 17 hours ago, Tanaqui said: Most manners advice I've read suggests that, formally, you're not supposed to say excuse me. That's for burping. For farting you're supposed to pretend it didn't happen. Yes - that is what I was taught. In fact, it was a funny story that my mom's grandmother was considered humorous because once she wasn't thinking and did say excuse me, and everyone laughed. But no rules here, and if it is loud enough to be heard it is generally blamed on the dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Funny you should bring up this topic, as I'm currently snacking on 'pet du soeur' (French) which means 'nun's fart.' Someone in Quebec has a good sense of humour and recognizes the value of a quality toot. 😄 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 My mother always chided us that we should only do it in the bathroom, which... I have never understood. Like, sometimes you get a little notice, but often you just don't. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 6 hours ago, Murphy101 said: This is our household policy. If it’s too overwhelming to ignore - blame the dog. (Tho serious the dogs are the worst offenders!) If a lady toots in a manner that can’t be ignored or blamed on dogs or faulty chairs - the gentleman nearest immediately says, “Pardon me! So sorry!” As though he is the offender to spare her embarrassment. If an older boy is hanging with his friends and feels a fart coming in at the store he might go stand near a couple to release it silently and then quickly move back to his friends without the couple’s notice but not so far he can’t hear them arguing over which one farted. No shifting sheets after emitting gas under them. And when you do shift the sheet, always to the edge of the bed farthest from occupants. True story: when a friend of mine was dating the guy who eventually became her husband, once she had a silent-but-deadly slip out at her home. She cried, “Oh, Angel! God, this damn dog!” And then she got a paper towel and “cleaned up” non-existant dog poo to cover her smelly escapee. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 On 1/21/2021 at 8:46 PM, SKL said: One of mine is just really gassy, and she claims to be unable to control it. Is it the same one with the stomach issues thread? That would really have me taking her to a gastro (indicates the overall stomach problems are likely not new). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 4 hours ago, katilac said: Is it the same one with the stomach issues thread? That would really have me taking her to a gastro (indicates the overall stomach problems are likely not new). No, different kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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