Does lack of mucous control make a man? Does lack of manners make us more masculine? Does potentially getting other people sick make us more dominant.

It’s very doubtful. So, guys what are you doing with your nasal passages? In parks, on subway platforms, in their cars, men have a problem with their mucous. They either do not know how to handle it, or they do not care.

Well, it is time to care. Men, let us all back a pact today to give up these disgusting habits the boogie man would not even indulge.

  1. The Snot rocket

You know what it is. (If not, please see your browser of choice.) It is definitely one of the grosser habits, and one that has the potentially to get especially messy. If you need to blow you nose, use a tissue and throw it out immediately. The world is not your Kleenex.

  1. Hocking a Loogie

Phlegm is usually a sign that you are sick, guys. A considerate person would do all they can make sure they do not get anyone else sick. Stop the hocking. If you are “de-congesting” head to a bathroom and rid yourself of the mucous you need to. Do not do it in public, or worse, spit it out somewhere where people might come in contact with it.

  1. Spitting

The excuses are everywhere. “I spit when I run.” “What if something flew into my mouth?” Yes, sometimes we have to spit, but do it in a proper repository – like a trash can, toilet or tissue. And do not try to do it from a distance. You practice your aim doing another thing everyday. (I hope.)

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  1. Sneezing

Of course, we all have to sneeze sometimes, but please learn proper etiquette. Like the hocking, this one is to avoid spreading germs and illness. Sneeze into you elbow away from anyone, or , even better, into a tissue or hanky. Do not be surprised by the power of your sneeze. With great strength comes great responsibility.

  1. Picking

This is a lesson we learn when we are 4 years old, but many men forget. Picking your nose is nasty. Stop it. Use a tissue and excavate what you need in a private place, and then wash your hands. Public picking breeds germs (for the picker and the public). If your niece can handle this, you can too.

  1. Post Nasal Snorting and Swallowing

If you are constantly oinking to remove mucous from your nasal passages, it is time to see a doctor, or to employ the use of medication. Not wanting to take medication? Try using a neti pot or flush (in private) and you will feel much more comfortable.

The point is this: Have tissues, use them, and respect the people around you.