Here at A Step Above Style we have a saying that goes a little like this:
“Your clothes may attract people, but your personality is what will keep them around you.”
A Step Above Style Saying
While we may enjoy attracting people to us, we must be careful not to push people away unintentionally.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at 5 bad habits that gross people out.
1. Publicly Adjusting Those “Private” Areas
We’re starting off strong here, and for good reason. This is a bad habit we see all too often.
To be clear, our “private” are those spots that are covered by things such as undergarments. So this pertains to both men and women.
During the course of a day, we will undoubtedly become uncomfortable in those areas. This can be cause by:
- Uncomfortable/ poorly designed undergarments
- Lots of walking/exercising
- Hot or cold temperatures
- Etc.
While we get uncomfortable at times, we must be careful not to make others uncomfortable as well.
Grabbing, pushing, pulling, etc. on those areas can cause others to look away feeling like they shouldn’t have seen what they just saw.
If your aim is to be a lady or a gentlemen, discreetly go to the restroom or private area and take care of matters there.
Or you can wait until you are alone and handle things that way.
It’s best to keep private things private.
2. Picking Your Nose
Here at A Step Above Style we always keep it real. So here it goes.
There are going to be times when you have “stuff” in your nose that needs to be disposed of. We think you should get rid of that stuff.
However there is a right way and a wrong way to do it.
The right way is to get a tissue and handle it that way. You can do this in public by turning away from the group you’re with, and quickly handling your business.
Or you can head to the restroom as in our first tip and doing a more thorough job of cleaning up.
The wrong way is to use your fingers and flick away the “residue”. It’s also a bad idea to wipe the “residue” on something (or someone) near you.
“Sticking your fingers up your nose is a 100% money-back guarantee to gross people out.”
3. Yawning Without Covering Your Mouth
This might be the most common bad habit on the list.
When the average person yawns, they open their mouth wide and make a very strange sound.
Both of those these things are strange on their own, but doing both together is a recipe for disaster.
Add to that the possible smell of that person’s breath. Add to that the saliva that will be displayed to onlookers. And finally add to that anything that could be stuck in your teeth.
Big yikes.
So the way to properly yawn is to cover your mouth completely during the yawn, and to say “excuse me” when finished.
This shows those around you that you’re being considerate of their personal space.
“Never yawn without covering your mouth, and saying excuse me afterwards “.
4. Biting Your Nails
Back in 200 B.C. primitive humans trimmed their fingernails using their razor sharp teeth.
In modern times, civilized human beings use fingernail clippers!
We’ve seen handsome guys that were polite, well-dressed and smart be guilty of this bad habit.
We’ve also seen charming ladies who took the time to do their hair, put on perfume, and dress up be guilty of this bad habit as well.
This can totally destroy the idea someone may have had of you. At first glance you look like a polite lady or gentleman. But upon closer inspection, you have the habits of a barbarian.
“Biting your nails is no way to keep your hands looking nice.”
5. Blowing Your Nose And Looking At The Results
I should conclude this post right here, but I guess I’ll explain this one (I shouldn’t have to though).
It can be a natural reaction to blow your nose and look at what’s in the tissue, but please, please don’t do it!
The sound of mucus leaving your nose is gross enough to most people (so do it in a restroom or private place) but to see you looking at that mucus takes things to another level.
A good way to handle a runny nose is to cup your hand over your nose, find a tissue, and then find a private area and a mirror.
Blow your nose, and look in the mirror to ensure you don’t have any stragglers just “hanging out”.
“When blowing your nose you will need two things; a tissue and a mirror to check that everything is gone.”
Conclusion
We hope today’s post has shed some light on some common bad habits, and how to fix them.
If there’s someone you think could benefit from this post, please share it with them.
We are all about helping each other out!
Until next time, yall have a good one.
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