Why do men spit?
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You walk down a sidewalk or stand near an athletic field and see a man clear his throat and spit on the ground. The sudden act feels unsanitary and repulsive, leaving you wondering why public spaces are treated with such carelessness. You search [why do men spit](/spit), irritated by this crude public habit.
If you view public spitting as a personal insult or an intentional act of aggression, you carry unnecessary anger over a crude habit. Letting everyday public carelessness ruin your mood wastes emotional energy on someone who lacks basic manners. You end up letting public poor taste dictate your peace.
Spitting is typically a combination of physical exertion, post-nasal drip, and a lack of social consideration in public spaces. In certain athletic or working environments, men adopt the habit without realizing how repulsive it appears to observers. While it reflects poor manners, it is usually a mindless physical reflex rather than a deliberate provocation.
Read below to explore public habits, physical reflexes, and social consideration. Step through these contributions for a clear look at manners and public spaces.
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