Burps, Belches and Snot Rockets

Pertaining to matters of gas and snot, the Nepalese people are not subtle pertaining to these hygenic matters. After a meal people let out loud belches which I believe signifies that you enjoyed the food.

One matter that I still have not gotten used to and still see as somewhat vile is the "snot rocket." The snot rocket is when you put a finger over one nostril and blow as hard as you can through the other nostril sending a spray of boogers and snot everywhere. People do this everywhere: men, women, and children. So, when you are walking down the street you need to watch because snot rockets fly all over the place.

Another thing I still cringe at: hocking loogies (sp?). This is when you hock at the very depths of your lungs, to get all the phlegm and snot out and spit it at great lengths. People do this at dinner, on the bus, in the taxi, when drinking tea. Everywhere. Another thing to add to the list of things to watch for when on the street: huge masses of phlegm that fly around like stray bullets. If you are unlucky, one might land on your feet or bottoms of your pants.

Nose picking: people are very open with picking their nose. No discreetness here. The pick and flick, I call it. Add flying boogers to the list of things to watch for as well.