AIBU?
Anecdoche · 31/07/2017 22:44
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thecatfromjapan · 31/07/2017 22:48
It's very rude. It implies - more than implies - you're bored with the company.
I'm guessing that's where you're going with the 'common' thing - that it has an 'etiquette' dimension; an element of being a contravension of social signifiers that imply respect for those you are with. It does imply a lack of respect/care for those you are in company with. That's why it's so rude (unless, of course, you are at home with your very nearest and dearest, sitting on the sofa, thinking about how comfy your bed is, when it serves to underline how relaxed you all are together).
Fightinganxiety · 31/07/2017 23:19
I know what you mean about the loud yawning being rude. In fairness though, I'm 28 and I've only just figured out how to quietly sneeze. I'm from a family of loud sneezers and I have tried for many years to do it quietly but it always felt as though my sneezes were too powerful 
then one day it just clicked and now I can do it the quiet way. Haha.
MaisieDotes · 31/07/2017 23:23
You obviously haven't met my mother 5foot
We are alerted to the imminent sneeze by a dramatic gasp, head is tossed, hand goes UP and flaps... this goes on indefinitely, all conversation must stop- then eventually there is a-a-a-a-a-aaaaaaaaaaa- CHOOOO
It's unnecessary.
5foot5 · 31/07/2017 23:27
Fightinganxiety I think I am the opposite to you!
I used to sneeze like a normal person - not especially loud or powerful. Nothing to offend.
But since I turned 50 they have got increasingly explosive. Also they never seem to come in ones but several in a row. I never used to be like this and there doesn't seem to be much I can do about it.
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