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Why would someone need to pick their nose?

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I believe that many people do it because they want their noses to feel "clean" and blowing their nose doesn't work as well.

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Does nose picking make the nose bigger?

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No. Your nose is made of soft skin and muscle tissue, which does not permanently expand when you pick your nose.

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Can someone else pick my nose for me?

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Theoretically yes, but that's disgusting and nobody would do it.

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Could these techniques also work for the anal sphincter?

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Yes.

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Is it healthy to pick my nose?

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It's not healthy, but it's not really unhealthy either.

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Can I eat my boogers?

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It is very unhygienic and not recommended.

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Do people get annoyed when I pick my nose?

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It depends on the person. Some people wouldn't be bothered by it, but others might find it disgusting or unsanitary, leading them to become annoyed or irritated when they see someone doing it.

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Do people feel disgusted or not want to be my friend if there is snot in my nose?

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Sometimes it can be unsettling. If you make sure your nose is clean, people will probably be more comfortable around you.

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What is the little thing in the front center part of the inside of the nose?

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On the inside of the tip of your nose? It's cartilage. Its function is to keep your nose firm enough to keep its shape, but flexible enough so it doesn't break if you bump up against something.

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What happens if I leave the stuff in my nose?

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The mucus will be carried off naturally. Your nose is a gland; therefore, it naturally creates a layer of mucus to protect itself. This mucus traps small airborne particles, bacteria, etc. As you breathe, it dries up, becoming detached from the underlying layers of newly-formed mucus. At some point, you will sneeze and it will be carried off that way. So even if you don't take it out yourself, it will not stay there forever.

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When someone is caught during this, should they get away or play naive?

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It’s best to laugh at yourself and make a joke, you may even make a new friend.

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