2006-11-17 04:04:15 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
You don't say anything. Since you asked in the Etiquette question, you get the etiquette answer.
One is assumed not to be in control of flatulence. Anyone saying or doing anything to call attention to it, including the "culprit," is being rude. Everyone is supposed to politely pretend that nothing happened.
This is different from a burp, which one is assumed to be in control of, and requires an "excuse me."
I don't make the rules, but I know about them!
2006-11-17 06:12:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
I would softly mumble "excuse me." Take responsibility for yourself and don't blame it on anyone else.
If the entire staff heard you, I would just say that "that comment was nothing personal." Or something humorous. After all, everyone is that room farts once in a while.
2006-11-17 12:14:35 · answer #2 · answered by Juanitaville 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Well, you could either pretend it didn't happen, which is more professional, or try a little humor by saying something like "well, that's my take on the situation."
2006-11-17 13:37:10 · answer #3 · answered by Christabelle 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just move your chair and pretend the sound came from the chair.
2006-11-17 17:56:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Say with a confused face
" did u hear that!? "
then look around the room
2006-11-17 12:15:20 · answer #5 · answered by rooney 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
One of the best questions ever ask!! Thanks!!
I agree with the other poster, look at the other guy and call him a jerk!
2006-11-17 12:10:54 · answer #6 · answered by Daycare Answers 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
excuse your self and leave the room. on a lighter note you could laugh- blame it on cindy-or hope noone notices.happy holidays
2006-11-17 12:09:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely nothing, and let everyone in room wonder.
2006-11-17 12:47:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would say, "who the hell let the pygmy elephant in the conference room?!"
2006-11-17 12:14:06 · answer #9 · answered by timc_fla 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Turn towards Bob who is seated next to you, "Geeze Bob, is that really appropriate?"
or
"Damn barking spiders!"
2006-11-17 12:17:23 · answer #10 · answered by Manny 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋