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The social acceptability of nose picking across the globe
14:37 - 18:28 (03:51)
Nose picking in public is more socially acceptable in the US than in Japan, where blowing your nose in public is seen as a bigger social faux pas. The habit potentially stems from childhood and can be acceptable if done discreetly.
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Teenagers are less likely to pick their nose than adults, as nose-picking habits are often carried over from childhood.
14:37 - 16:11 (01:33)
Nose Picking
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Teenagers are less likely to pick their nose than adults, as nose-picking habits are often carried over from childhood. Only 7.6% of surveyed teenagers admitted to picking their nose, with anonymity likely being the reason for the low percentage.
ChapterThe social acceptability of nose picking across the globe
EpisodeShort Stuff: Dangers of Nose Picking
PodcastStuff You Should Know
It is generally acceptable to pick your nose in public, as long as it is done discreetly and quickly.
16:11 - 18:28 (02:17)
Nose picking
Summary
It is generally acceptable to pick your nose in public, as long as it is done discreetly and quickly. Blowing your nose in public is considered worse in some cultures, such as Japan.