Why is it rude to point?

Question

I've always wondered... I'm curious as to what the answer is.

Answer 1

That is something that normal,respectful people are taught. How would you like it if someone was staring and pointing at you, You would feel mad,uncomfortable and probably want to say something to them right? I sure don't like when people point at me. Especially if there is something wrong with a person, like the way they look,If they have a deformity. If they have purple hair. Whatever. It is judging someone or making fun of them. If you are admiring a person, They don't know that. It's just not polite,bottom line.

Answer 2

Well, put yourself in the other person's shoes. If someone were pointing at you the first natural instinct would be to wonder what was being said about you.

Answer 3

in they're face yes

Answer 4

because it singles people out and makes it appear as if you're talking badly about them .

Answer 5

well if its a mental challenge person then cha but if its like a hot guy your trying to show a friend, then just dont let them see you.

i once heard that if you point a finger,just look down you have 3 pointing back at you.

Answer 6

Its not really. Its a human nature to point something out. People only think its rude because of some misguided reason....mostly older people coming from an older time.

Answer 7

makes people feel insecure

Answer 8

i dunno...but people looove to make out that i point WTF...i love how poeple just assume something about you that they don't even know..maybe i look like a really CHILDISH type of person who doesn't know anything so i would do it....i do it as much as normal people...soryy so sorry for the way i look

anyway no i can't stand when peoplepoint in ya face or put their hand in your face,...and its perfectly acceptable for them to do it apparently