There are numerous individuals, like me, for whom spitting in public is unpleasant, unacceptable and antisocial. It is a filthy habit that can spread germs and cause health issues. Unfortunately, spitting is a means of showing off in today’s so called civilised society.
In my limited research, I have observed that there is a link between smoking and spitting. People who smoke tend to spit more. The spit carries bacteria, which once in public can harm each one of us.
Moreover, spitting can cause great damage to public property and hence it can be considered a deliberate action to damage public or private property; i.e. vandalism.
Dubai in recent times has been transformed into a beautiful city that welcomes thousands of tourists every year. As responsible residents of this country we would not like anyone to observe us spitting in public places and causing damage to the environment and infrastructure.
The best way to counter this issue in our community is to confront people and say, “Excuse me would you please mind not spitting?”
-The reader is a business analyst based in Dubai.
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