Spit take

[asterroc]

A Chinese friend says she's never seen Asians do a spit take nor snort anything out their nose. Can anyone here confirm they do?

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[blahblahboy.livejournal.com]

Not sure if this is related to many mainlanders here spitting at will on the street, into the recycling bin next to their desk at work, or into the pantry sink. I think what you're describing is somewhat harder because most Asians probably don't use straws that often because they usually drink hot beverages? But that's probably a bias too. in fact I'd say the only place you could catch anyone with a straw nowadays is if they order soda at a restaurant. (beer and wine don't get straws).

[sildra.livejournal.com]

What does a straw have to do with it?

[blahblahboy.livejournal.com]

Oops, good catch! I misread the description of what spit take was up above. I've actually never heard this phenomenon properly named. Guess it could happen at any time... Though I rarely have ever seen anyone do it, outside sitcoms and movies.