A journey through senses...
We have developed certain standards of what is acceptable to transmit via other peoples senses, we have certain “rights” when it comes to what we should not be exposed to. For most of the five senses, it is pretty obvious when someone is out of line, but it is not so with the sense of smell.
Sight: It is not socially acceptable for me to walk up to you on the street, and expose you to a disturbing picture. It is also illegal.
Hearing: It is not socially acceptable for me to blast loud music into your ears, unless it’s at some party. It is also illegal.
Touch: It is not socially acceptable for someone to touch someone without their permission. It is also illegal.
Smell: huk!?
Obviously I have not included taste as that is rarely applicable. Of course, it is not cool for a cook to prepare bad food or piss in the soup, etc, but professional ethics are not what we are discussing here.
My question is, why is it that we have not developed any strict social standards when it comes to how it is acceptable for someone to transmit scents to you?
