What's a polite way to pass gas in a social setting?

Question

Any tips on how to avoid creating an embarrassing moment?

If you get caught should you just man-up or woman-up and take credit (or blame) for it?

Answer 1

Try to poo before you go out socializing. But if you can't help it, I'd excuse myself to the bathroom, run some water as if you're washing your hands and wait it out. Or do the drive-by... just let it go as you walk past a group of people. That way there are plenty of other suspects.

Answer 2

Excuse yourself and go to the bathroom, release, wait and return.

There is no other way to be polite and let go at the same time. You just can't do that in public without being considered a Boor! It's not considered impolite in places like China, but in North America, it's very declasse to pass gas in public.

If you happen to pass gas and really can't get fast enough away from your company and into the bathroom, all you can do at that point is apologize. But, you'll always be remembered as the one who passed gas at such and such a place or such and such an event. Not how you want to be remembered!

Answer 3

If you have an inkling that something is coming, you can excuse yourself briefly and let it loose in the hallway or a bathroom. If you are on a cushioned chair, you can minimize the noise by tilting sideways a bit.
If you manage to hide the sound but the smell makes things obvious, a simple "Excuse Me" should suffice. These things happen to the best of us on occasion.

Answer 4

Time to pull out of your pocket the whoopee cushion, and throw accusatory glances to the nearest guests.

The low budget solution: put a paper bag on your head. At least the odor should be less offensive.
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Answer 5

If you're going to do it while someone else is around, make sure there are at least TWO other people present. Then, the blame will never fall directly on you, since everyone will have someone different to blame.

Answer 6

There is no polite way to make someone else smell your insides.

Don't fess up, don't say anything, Depending on the crowd you are with, I guess.

I don't pass gas in public or around anyone , so I would'nt know anyhow. ☻

Answer 7

my guess would be to try to pass a church creeper/silent-but-deadly type..that way there's no sound so no one can pinpoint the exact source. move away from location of detonation subtly but at once.

Really though, proper ettiqutte would dictate that it's best to excuse yourself to the restroom to conduct your gastrointestinal/flatulating business affairs in private. No one needs to be privy to this if need be.

Answer 8

There is no polite or acceptable way to pass gas in a social setting.

Answer 9

Try to move subtly away from the crowd if you can or move close to the plants (if there are any) or leave the room (if you can).

If you get caught, apologize and move on.

Answer 10

1] try not to.
2] if you do, and people notice, say "excuse me".
3] if they dont seem to notice it, dont say anything. but that might cause an awkward silence...not good.