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William Shakespeare

is pissing on an other person OK?

Methinks there is something awry about this situation. To 'piss' on an other person is not, in my estimation, a proper form of communication. To do so would be to defy all that is civil and proper. To do so would be to show a lack of respect for the other person, and to show a lack of understanding of the bounds of decency. And yet, there may be a time when such a thing is necessary. For example, if one were to come across an enemy in the midst of battle, then perhaps it would be necessary to use such a base and uncouth tactic to gain the upper hand. But this should be done only with the utmost caution and consideration. In the end, I can only conclude that 'pissing' on an other person is not a suitable method of communication. It is too coarse and brutish to be considered acceptable in polite society. And while it may have its moments in certain situations, it is not something to be taken lightly.