Should they act as though they never released the foul smelling demon? Or, do they quitely apologize to those sitting near them?
2006-11-21 09:28:42 · 30 answers · asked by dhalia_1977 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
depends how loud it was....
2006-11-21 09:31:13 · answer #1 · answered by lala89 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What Would Jesus Do?
Seeing as the guy was a teacher, he'd probably use it as a teachable moment and say graciously... "Excuse me."
Everybody farts... church is about living, breathing, accident prone people, not some misrepresented ideal of perfection. It is supposed to embrace us - scabs, sins, and farts included.
A quiet apology sounds about right. Though I have to say... I attend sweatlodge ceramonies (and the space and air is much more limited than in a church). If the tone is right... we excuse ourselves and giggle. There is always room for laughter...
~ Andrea
2006-11-21 17:40:17 · answer #2 · answered by Mikisew 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pretend it didn't happen, if possible.
If not, Look thoroughly embarrassed, excuse yourself, hold your stomach like you're sick, and quickly leave the room. Go to the bathroom for a couple of minutes.
When you get back, hold your stomach and look pained.
Either they will ignore you or you can just say you think something you ate didn't agree with you. (You won't be lying, because if it was loud or stinky enough for them to notice...something you ate didn't agree with you!) They'll probably apologize and feel sorry for you. And let it be.
2006-11-21 17:37:20 · answer #3 · answered by soccermomw3 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why do you fart in church? If its that bad, then quitely get up and leave for the bathroom, I would think it rude to have a foul smell seeping from butt, for all to cough on and smell.
2006-11-21 17:33:35 · answer #4 · answered by Such A Chicka 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
According to Miss Manners, this bodily function does not exist socially; i.e., you don't acknowledge it. I, however, am a firm believer that etiquette, like language, is constantly evolving, as the purpose of etiquette is to make others feel comfortable. Therefore, if you do it, you say "Excuse me."
2006-11-21 17:32:42 · answer #5 · answered by DMBthatsme 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The proper way would be to say excuse me , even if no one hears you say it. Everyone makes mistakses and dont act like you have never done it before. Out with shame is better then inward pain (gas).
2006-11-21 17:32:52 · answer #6 · answered by carmexornothing 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In the future, perhaps a change in diet before you go to church would help. A quiet, "excuse me" would not be taken amiss, either.
2006-11-21 18:47:47 · answer #7 · answered by Peanut 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say the silence act. Respect the place you are in and so will the people sitting besides you. This happens to everyone and they all know it. Whether they turn their nose or snicker. They understand
2006-11-21 17:33:38 · answer #8 · answered by anton_29207 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Was it a 'silent but deadly' or louder than the preacher's sermon ? I say if it was loud, everyone knows it was you, so better apologize. If it was silent, we can always blame the snoozing granny in the row just in front of us. Everyone knows she's got an incontinence problem anyway.
2006-11-21 17:33:31 · answer #9 · answered by Samantha 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The same way they would anywhere else in public. At least the people in church would forgive you.
2006-11-21 17:52:46 · answer #10 · answered by angel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If people were made in God's image, then God himself must fart occasionally. Just apologise quietly, turn red, and get on with the service.
2006-11-21 17:35:54 · answer #11 · answered by TitoBob 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋