Bathroom Etiquette Question

[Total Refected Power]

I will be delicate here. I was washing my hands in the mens room as my boss walked in. I tried to bolt to through the door but he started talking while he saddled up to the urinal. In the middle of the conversation, he expelled a rather loud, nasty "boofer". I feel it was a bit abusive but I guess he is comfortable. I would have held back.

Would you?

 

[Isla]

ROTFLMAO!

boofer!

Thanks, something new for my vocabulary!

Well, I see it as one of 2 things:

A) He couldn't help it or
B) He was abusively making you smell his farts, you subordinate you!

 

[prodigy]

I guess when you gotta go, you gotta go!

 

[Viper GTS]

Let me guess, you're not one of the people that will sit in a crowded restroom's stall & strain?

BTW, it's etiquette.

Viper GTS

 

[Isla]

I don't know about TRP, but I have a problem using any toilet that is not in my own master bath.

This makes traveling difficult, to be sure....

 

[Total Refected Power]

Viper:

No in front of strangers are OK. Boofing in front of someone that you have a professional relationship is another. Siblings/parents/wives are of course fun!


ISLA:

I once was like you but over the years I learned its not worth the pain!!!

 

Ahh, Isla has brought up the subject of the "home toilet." There's no toilet like that toilet... I think I'll go visit it right now.

 

[geno]

If I were you I woulda laughed my ASS OFF! I was in a similar position, and I couldn't help but laugh. Afterwards the guy looked at me like I was 5 years old, but hey - it sounded funny as hell!

If I were in his position, I'd keep quiet at all costs, I wouldn't want my employees telling their co-workers about how I lit it up in the can!

 

[Stark]

It may show a general lack of respect for you. Or he could have had mexican for lunch.

I'd rather have someone rip one next to me than have to listen to someone with emphatic diarrhea in a nearby stall. But that's just me.

 

[yakko]

Boofer? Are you 8? Just say my boss came in and farted.

 

[pen^2]

lolol, i was seroiulsy laughin out LOUD reading your post...
um... makes me wonder if he was holding grudges agianst you, like here, eat this?

 

[qacwac]

That was hilarious yakko.

I was raised saying "toot" and still never say the "f" word. (that's what we called it, didn't even know there was another "f" word)

Great story so you all can laugh at me. At about age 8, my family minus my dad (mom, 2 older sisters, older brother, and younger brother) were sitting eating an excellent meal when my brother lets one. My mom yells out, "Who f@rted?" (ha ha, won't even write it) We all go "Ummmm, Mom you said the word. We're telling Dad." She relpies, "No, your not going to tell your dad, we're all going to say it one time." So we proceed to go around the table each saying the infamous word. When it gets my turn I say, "I'm not saying it, I'm saving mine."

Ha ha. We still laugh about that.

By the way I've still got it saved.

 

[yakko]

qacwac,

My sister calls it the F-word too. It is funny because it is about the only word you will never hear her say.

 

[Isla]

qacwac, you are a Young Mr Isla. The more I read your posts, the more I smile remembering 'back in the day'.

He would not say the f word either, and every time I did, he had a bloody fit. He would scold me severely and be very rejecting towards me simply for saying that word. (I hope you will not do the same, but then you will probably not be so foolish as Mr Isla in his choice of a mate!)

Finally, after accidentally saying 'it' and having to endure the icy stare of my disapproving master, I snapped.

I shouted, in my kitchen, "FartfartfartfartfartfartfartfartfartfartFART!

Hey, I was raised by earthy European women!

 

[kduncan5]

To your original question: No. I would not have held back, but I would've prayed that it was a quiet one, and that I could make a hasty exit..... -kd5-

 

[Russ]

So he floated an air biscuit. If you had any guts, you'd have fired one back, and yelled "score, next!"

Russ, NCNE

 

[Total Refected Power]

Yakko:

I was just trying to have a little bit of decorum.

Russ:

Normally, I wouldn't hesitate but its a slippery slope.

 

[focusyn]

it's a men's bathroom, you can do pretty much wutever u want in there, it's ALL good... well except gay sex, that's never good, those sick freaks, i hope they burn in hell.

 

[Yo Ma Ma]

I think you did not follow proper etiquette, TFR. If the occasion should present itself in the future (and we all hope it does not) do be a gentleman and offer to fetch him a butt-wipe to reduce risk of staining.

 

[kami]

LOL @ Russ!

 

[qacwac]

Isla: My mom has done that a couple times. Wonder who said it more times in a row. She was raised by some very country people (but my grandparents were some of the best) and my dad came from the city. I've also seen that stare from my dad towards my mom. She hates it.

qacwac, you are a Young Mr Isla
I hope not. From a different post I certainly hope not. I hope while stern, I can always be loving, understanding and forgiving. Somewhat like the relationship God has with me.

 

[Spoooon]

I would have held it I think.

At a company picnic, I was using the urinal. My boss came up and used the one next to mine. He started talking to me. We had a conversation while we were both peeing. It was about the most uncomfortable situation that I'd been in. Of course, from drinking beer, etc, it took both of us a long time to finish up. Damn.

I also think it's weird when you happen to go to the bathroom with someone you know and you both have to do number 2. Then the other guy starts to talk to you from the stall next door. I don't know about you, but I don't want to have a conversation with anyone while I'm wiping my butt!

 

[Isla]

That's good to know, qacwac. Your mom sounds cool... sometimes, people are just 'different' because of where they come from. Not because they are 'bad'.

May you have strength, humility, and wisdom as you grow.

 

[JellyBaby]

Last I checked the official Users Guide, bathrooms were the preferred place to burn off the carbon, so to speak. More power to him.

 

[BAMAVOO]

All i can say is LET IT RIP!!! Me and a co-worker were called in on the carpet for farting... First time I ever heard of it...We were laughing so hard as our Manager was giving us heck.. Then he said I am serious....WE LAUGHED HARDER....Well that is just me but...I say FIRE AT WILL