Excuse me.

[the_duke_69]

What is the orgin of saying excuse me after a natural bodily function? Like after we burp or fart... I mean we dont say excuse me after we blink or breath... any help would be greatfull.

[zev_steinhardt]

Originally posted by the_duke_69
What is the orgin of saying excuse me after a natural bodily function? Like after we burp or fart... I mean we dont say excuse me after we blink or breath... any help would be greatfull.

Because burping and farting involve potentially loud noises, bad smells and are embarrasing and/or offensive.

Blinking and breathing, however, are not.

Besides, everyone breathes and blinks all the time. Not everyone farts and/or burps all the time.

Zev Steinhardt

[skaterboarder87]

Ah come on, whoever finds burping and farting offensive deserve to have it done in front of them.