I am from USA but live in Japan. Did you know that in Japan when your nose is running, it is more polite to sniffle, then to blow your nose in public. In the USA I feel it is the opposite. Just blow your nose so I don't have to hear you sniffling all day. Is one way better then the other? Well, in my opinion yes. Blow your nose! Why? Because of my culture. Does that make me right? Nope. But it certainly is interesting. And, Bump. Join my clan already. Destiny EXPATS Japan Thanks, Michael