OK to eat in public?

Question

cherries. someone told me that you're not supposed to eat them in public because you have to spit out the seeds... but if you DO eat them in public, what's the polite way to get rid of the seeds?

Answer 1

Use a bag or empty can to spit the stones in, don't spit them out in the street. Then toss the bag in the garbage bin or take it home to dispose.

Answer 2

Well if this is true, people shouldn't eat sunflower seeds or seeded watermelon or seeded grapes, and never use chewing tobacco (which is gross, but still). I say eat what you want, just don't spit AT people. Perhaps an empty pop bottle (this works will for me for sunflower seeds). If you're in grass, I think it's acceptable to spit whatever it is in your hand (discreetly) and throw it in the grass (only food, though).

Answer 3

Don't worry about it. "Someone" also told me that crap about spittin' cherry seeds . But then that same person also told me it's not polite to close one nostril and blow your nose on the side walk in a crowd of people. And supposedly farting, belching and scratching your private area in public or even mixed company is no longer socially acceptable. What's next??!! Urinating in an alley?? Sounds crazy but I just don't know what the rules are any more.

Answer 4

Eating in public is perfectly fine, but I think the rudeness factor comes in what you are eating and the size, category.

Example, finger foods like apples, cherries, oranges, chips, energy bars, pizza, fries etc. are all tolerable for public consumption.

But when people bust out the lunch specials from their chinese take out, chicken wings, pasta, soup, etc basically anything that requires utensils, I think that you are crossing the line.

Answer 5

Into a napkin, discretely.
When I'm at work, I use an empty cup with a napkin in the bottom so you don't hear every pit! I have a co-worker that just spits them into her hand and then throws them into her wastebasket. I don't like to touch anything she has touched.

Answer 6

why, take out your hanky and spit the seeds in there. then ask your gentleman friend to go dump the seeds in the rubbish

Answer 7

Have a paper napkin or paper towel.

Discretely pht the seeds into it.

When you're done, toss it in the nearest trash thingerer.

Answer 8

I dont think its rude but I would rather not eat in public. But it's not rude.

Answer 9

One should remove the pits from your mouth using a napkin or a tissue. You carry one in your purse or pocket for emergencies, don't you? :o)

Answer 10

In Chicago: you put them in the same bag you got them out of. In Houston: you throw them in the nearest trash can. In Atlanta: you swallow them. and in San Francisco: you keister them!!!