Is it acceptable to blow your nose at the table during a meal?

Question

Tell me which country and culture you are coming from! I am from U.S.A.

Answer 1

For me its acceptable but be sure you say excuse me and dont face at the table when you blow your nose.

Answer 2

I'm from the US. I think if you can, you should excuse yourself from the table. If, say, you sneeze unexpectedly and then need to blow your nose you should turn your head away and say "excuse me" or "pardon me" when you are done. Then, you should probably go the restroom to tidy up and wash your hands.

I think vigorously blowing your nose and mucking about with your nose after and then, say, pulling a slice of bread from the communal bread basket right after would not be acceptable.

Answer 3

If it's just a quick little blow, and you don't need to be elaborate about it, yes, just turn your head away from the table first. If you're having more serious problems, you should excuse yourself from the table, go into another room to take care of it.

From USA.

Answer 4

I just asked this question last week! Check out the answers that I got. I was taught to excuse myself from the table. I don't think it is proper, but some people do. Born and raised in the USA.

Answer 5

I don't believe that's acceptable in any country. Excuse yourself and go to the restroom if you must.

Answer 6

if is just a tad bit wet under your nose and your are sniffling sure, but if it is one of the clearing your nose and with drums and bells then definitely no....you gotta get up usa

Answer 7

I believe it's acceptable, just turn your head when you blow.

Answer 8

absolutely NOT, it is disrespectful to the other people around you not to mention the germs you are passing micro-organisms,HELLO!

Answer 9

NO-NO-NO!!!...It's a disgusting habit..USA

Answer 10

no it is not...under any circumstances