I HATE ALL FORMS OF BURPING/BELCHING! I think it's rude and disgusting, and I can't burp at all. It's a gross habit, and I hate when people in movies fart or belch. I also despise burping in public or when anyone in my family does it.

The real bad habit here is not saying "excuse me" if you provided it or a rating if you witnessed it.

The only way this is a bad habit is if it is being done deliberately, then bad habit quickly turns into obnoxious.

If I'm around someone who belches I'll give them the look and they'll usually end up appologizing. Yes, it is gross but it's the body's way of releasing gas.

Unfortunatelly, some people think it's funny.

Indeed, you should supress it unless you know all will be amused.

I dont mind it when men do it. Its just a big turn of for me when women do it. I just hate it when people have to come up to your face to do it. They may have bad breath.

this is very immpolite to do in public and its embarrassing for yourself and whose with you

Belching should not be a social activity. Keep your belches to yourself.

Disgusting habit, especially in church or in a funeral...........

I think belching is a significant way of expressing one's romantic impulses. I am not being an idiot here. My girlfriend does it to me all the time, even when we're kissing!! Though that might undeniably offend some of you weenies who don't have chicks that do that with you, screw all of you and the horse you rode in on. Bottom line: belching is fun and easy to do. Do it anywhere you like!

This to me isn't a bad habit unless you do it intentionally everyday at inappropriate places. As others have pointed out it's something we have to do. I must admit sometimes it is funny to hear some people belch.

Come on now, whats better than an awesome belch?

I grew up in a family where we would have belching contests at the dinner table. Mom always won. Later in life, I learned this can be considered quite rude in certain social constructs. It's inadvisable to belch loudly during church, the ballet, music recitals, job interviews, the Wimbledon semis, weddings, and in upper-class French restaurants. Sometimes this phenomenon can occur by accident. However, if a belch escapes during the eulogy of a funeral, at least have the good decency to politely ask a pardon. Also, expect the quintessential fine art of gastrointestinal release (belching the ABCs) to not at all impress one's mother-in-law.

How is belching considered a habit.It's as natural as sleeping.The only thing I don't like is when someone pretends to burp,childish behavior and deserves no respect.

If you can't control this then you're really just inevitably going to make an ass of yourself in formal situations.

I personally do not have a problem with contolling this habit...well actually I don't have to worry about it, because I NEVER burp...but some people do have a problem with keeping it under control. I find it rude though, when people that I KNOW can control it, choose not to, or the people that do it for fun...example) contests, bragging rights, or just for a laugh. I find this type of action immature and annoying.

Hey, sometimes you just have to let one go to relieve the gas pain. I always feel better after a nice burp.

Considering that I'm 4'11" and can burp louder, longer (and with more resonance) than any of my other friends (mostly guys, too, so really, it's an accomplishment, I swear), I have a bit of a biased opinion. I think there's a time and place for it (like a party with close friends, sure, a belching contest is fine; in a four-star restaurant, being discreet would probably be a good idea), and a follow-up "excuse me" is certainly in order. I mean, if it must be done, then it must be done. (Oh, and perhaps I am unlady-like, but I certainly don't think I'm rude nor "trampy"; I think even Miss Manners would agree that biological functions must go on, so long as you'd excuse yourself!)

If you think belching is funny, don't leave the trailer park.

It's fun to do by yourself!

well, BB3fan, I must be a tramp because I love belching! I certainly know I'm not a lady, I regard myself as a woman. There is nothing wrong with belching, everyone does it. Irregardless of whom I belch infront of, I always make sure I saw 'pardon me', but I don't see what is so wrong with letting a loud belch off - and yes, I see it as being funny!

Sometimes this just can't be helped, but what really ticks me off is when someone does it and won't even bother to say "excuse me". That's the really bad habit.

I don't think that belching is a bad habit. It's a natural bodily function that can't be controlled.

how trampy, rude and unlady like

I think that people belch alot more than they should. I very rarely do it, so I think that many idiotic jocks do it because they can't find intelligent ways to get attention like smart people. And, those sick habits of belching alhpabets and numbers is just plain crazy!

I think that farting in a crowd is worse than burping, but I still get a good belly laugh when perdorming either or hearing either. Pretty mucj going to be funny until the die. Just don't blow it on me.

Belching is a natural thing, but try and keep your mouth closed.

I agree with my grandmother on this issue - there's more room outside than inside. Andrew_Gilmore is also correct I think - this isn't really a habit per se. However, doing it often - especially loud and in public - might come close to being habitual behavior. Like some of the the other bodily functions on this list, sometimes it has to be done. Hearing a loud belch may not really bother me for the most part, but could, under the right circumstances, crack me up though.

Well....it's not really a bad HABIT, is it? It's a gastronomical phenomenon that can't really be controlled, unlike real bad habits such as nail-biting or smoking. As long as someone has the decency to say "excuse me" when they belch, it's not such a terrible thing to do.