Is it ok to admonish a stranger for farting in public

[Anonymous]

OP, I'm with you!
I was at the theater last night and during intermission someone created the most horrible fart stench of torture right there in the lobby. Come ON. So gross. Take your farts to the restroom, people, or clench your sphincter until you can move away from others. Ugh.

[Anonymous]

DW admonishes me at least half a dozen times a night.
Hey, I'm asleep! I can't help it ....

[Anonymous]

Have some empathy! Some people have medical conditions where they are physically incapable of holding it in

[Anonymous]

What on earth do you want them to say to make it better? "Oh sorry, I didn't realize you don't like farts. I'll put it back."

I mean, that's just never going to happen!

[Anonymous]

OP, you were really inappropriate. The chances are good that you badly embarrassed somebody. I hope the other person wasn't elderly and suffering medical issues.

[Anonymous]

Yes, OP, it's perfectly appropriate to admonish a stranger for this particular "calling card." How dare they subject you to any unpleasant smells with their bodily functions! Really!

What you want to do is threaten a lawsuit for invading your "air rights." On top of that, shriek either "Who do you think you are?" or "Don't you know who I am?" at the top of your lungs.

Any way you play this, you are going to be mighty popular. As I'm sure you are already.

[Anonymous]

I would like to know where the OP will be. I am lactose intolerant....I will drink a 20-24 oz latte about an hour before. Then, on the escalator, with her face even with my Rear....I will let it rip.

Only problem is "Never Trust a Fart"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It was probably unavoidable. It's not like the person is doing it on purpose to annoy people. All you did was ruin the person's day by complaining about it.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For example, in a shared space such as the metro, starbucks, waiting in line at the grocery store if a stranger passes malodorous gas is it ok to say something critical?

What about a slightly different scenario where the flatulence is audible but has no discernible odor? Is it the noise, the smell or either that is rude.

I ask because I was behind a serial gas-passer while waiting in line at DCRA today and it was awful. I did say something but immediately regretted it.

Since you're that much of a prissy bitch, you were standing behind the perfect person.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For example, in a shared space such as the metro, starbucks, waiting in line at the grocery store if a stranger passes malodorous gas is it ok to say something critical?

What about a slightly different scenario where the flatulence is audible but has no discernible odor? Is it the noise, the smell or either that is rude.

I ask because I was behind a serial gas-passer while waiting in line at DCRA today and it was awful. I did say something but immediately regretted it.

No. It would be extremely crass of you to do so.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No, you shouldn't say anything. I agree that it's gross and very rude, but this is an instance where it's not your place to correct another adult's behavior. You were rude to say anything. Also, it might be a medical issue which is causing the problem. No need to make them feel any worse than they already do - I suspect they are just as embarrassed.

You say you regretted saying something which should answer your question...you were out of line in saying anything.

Barring imminent danger, it's never OK to correct another adult's behavior. Try it with me and I'll smack you upside your head or worse.

[Anonymous]

Only in DC would someone even think asking this question is reasonable. I weep.

[Anonymous]

No, I don't think it's OK to admonish a stranger for farting in public. What's next, body odor, bad breath, unwashed hair, etc? No burping?

I don't think most people fart in public for pleasure, but rather because this is a natural occurrence that sometimes, can't be timed.

[Anonymous]

OP, have you never accidentally farted in public? Yes it sucks but it happens, get over it.

[Anonymous]

How can something that cannot be controlled be rude? People's medical ignorance is astonishing. If you can control your farts, please share your secrets and call NIH while you're at it!