Disgusted by Spitter - Am I Wrong?

Can't you just ask him politely not to spit into the bucket beside you?

One time I had a bunch of friends over for a NYE party and found my cousin's bottle of spit under the couch a couple weeks later. I almost threw up on my couch. :sick:

I just had a dry heave. I can handle some pretty horrible stuff, but that was NASTY.

I work at a lab as well (not sure if you work actually IN the lab or at a lab in an office area lol) and I thought it's pretty standard that you can't smoke, chew gum, eat, drink, apply cosmetics, etc in the lab? Is look into that because maybe you'd have an excuse to get him to stop I feel bad for you! Spitting makes me want to gag

I was at a friends house one time and he was always spitting in a Coke can. His buddy picked it up and took and big swig out of it thinking it was soda! He puked for like an hour and would start again every time you mentioned it to him!

I work at a lab as well (not sure if you work actually IN the lab or at a lab in an office area lol) and I thought it's pretty standard that you can't smoke, chew gum, eat, drink, apply cosmetics, etc in the lab? Is look into that because maybe you'd have an excuse to get him to stop I feel bad for you! Spitting makes me want to gag

was gonna just say this! I get in trouble for carrying my waterbottle in the pathobiology lab, for good reason, but sometimes I just forget!

in anycase, my husband used to chew/dip and knows i dont like it, so he would avoid doing it around me - luckily no problem with that anymore. I personally wouldnt be as bothered if this guy carried a cup (with paper in it to absorb the splatter) and help it close up to his mouth to spit, rather than spitting in a can by someone

However
1) I dont think i belongs in a workplace in general (if smokers cant smoke inside, he shouldnt be able to dip)
2) its unsanitary, not only for you but the custodial workers who have to empty the trash bins....what if a bag leaks, eww

I'd try mentioning it to him if you feel comfortable, he may honestly not realize its offensive if its something his friends/ family do. Depending on your relationship or complaint requirements in your workplace, it also might be better to go through your supervisor so it gets properly documented and followed up on as well

Gross.

Oh, man ... I was totally ready to rant on you after reading only the subject line. I thought you were going to be upset with runners who spit while running ... something I've guilty of.

However, what you wrote is well ... flippin' disgusting. You are not wrong. It would make me cringe and a less efficient employee.

Yuck!!!

((((Shuddering))))

I have a very low gag reflex and thats what happens went I'm around people who spit I start to dry heave a lot and just thinking about it makes me gag. My kids youd to do things to make me gag all the time when they were little a laugh and laugh at me This one made me gag while I was reading it.........................................................
I was at a friends house one time and he was always spitting in a Coke can. His buddy picked it up and took and big swig out of it thinking it was soda! He puked for like an hour and would start again every time you mentioned it to him!

Opinions needed people! There is a guy who works in the lab with me and he chews tobacco. he walks around and will lean over right next to you and let a huge glob of brown saliva drop nastily into the trash bucket or he'll carry around a cup. Now, I use to smoke and (no I am not saying that healthwise there is second hand "chew") and I know what it is like to need a nicotine fix. But does it have to be around me like that? If I could wait to not be around people, why can't this guy? Am I wrong? Would it be ok if I just walked around spitting? I don't think so. I'm so grossed out all the time!! Thoughts? Advice? Am I wrong?

I have known these guys all my life, and it's an addiction like smoking.

I pity anybody who is a slave to some chemical.

OMG Barf me!!!!!!!!! I literally would throw up if i was you. I can't handle thinking or talking about spit. I have a hard time brushing my teeth because of it. I actually couldn't read to carefully about your story.

As far as he goes, I would tell your superiors and see if something could be said to him. If people can't smoke in your office why should they have this disgusting option??? besides the fact that it is obviously revolting, doesn't it pose a sanitary workplace issue?

They do have this stuff out there called snus which is spitless tobbacco... it is like chew but you don't have to spit. Maybe mention that to him so at least you don't have to see the disgusting habit.

I would try one of the following methods:

1) Ask him politely if he would not do that around you as it makes you uncomfortable.




2) Every time he spits, shove one hand down your pants (front OR back, this is optional!) and move it somewhat vigorously. With your other hand, extend your index finger and press your left nostril closed. Tilt your head so that your right nostril is pointed towards your co-workers cup, and blow your nose as hard as you can. See if you can land the nose contents somewhere near his spit-cup. Hitting his hand is permissible too in this case. Good luck **







** Remember to remove your hand from your pants, at some point.

Plan #2 could backfire. There are some kinky people out there.

Spit cups are disgusting and people who dip usually are not aware it bothers others. Just say something. Or talk about your IBS every time he comes around.

My boyfriend dips, I cannot stand it. It's disgusting and it's making his teeth and gums deteriorate. I finally told him it's a non negotiable. Too bad that can't apply to this situation.