LOL, I was just filing my nail at work, but my nail just broke and was all jagged, and I really could not get through the day with a jacked up nail!

A lot of people are sensitive to the sound of nail filing.

I do it in public if i've chipped my nail cause nothing's more annoying than a chipped nail that gets stuck everywhere.

Only if it's a quick fix on a chipped or broken nail...otherwise, I think it's pretty gross.

opnly to fix something that can't wait. but no way is it ok to do your home manicure stuff on a train or in a class.

its a a Don't what is this the 80's !!!

Its a horrible and gross thing to do in public. If a nail is chipped then go to the bathroom and fix it.

I never do it in public. People stare and whatnot.

I think people care way too much what others think. So long as you're not hacking away at your nails to the detriment of others on public transportation, what's the big deal?

If it's just a chipped nail and it can be filed in a few seconds, then I don't think it's a big deal. However, filing all 10 nails, not a good idea! There is a time and place for everything!

if you break a nail you have to file it right away.

Have to agree with some of you. Ok, if it is a quick fix.

Some times the noise of someone filing their nails bug/annoy me.

i would find the nearest bathroom and do it in private if it were a nail emergency lol. although this is not as bad as clipping your nails in public, which i saw some guy doing on a subway platform ICK

Filing a just-chipped nail is fine... I do it as fast and as discreetly as I can, but I'll do it anywhere.. ok maybe not at the dinner table. But waiting till you're in the washroom? That's a little excessive. People straight up pick their nose in front of me on the subway, what's a few swipes of a file accross my nail?

Clipping your nails, on the other hand, is all kinds of wrong! The sound alone makes me twitch, let alone the knowledge that they're leaving their clippings all over the floor.
I've seen it happen so many times on public transportation, and thankfully the driver has reprimanded the person every time. Then they just sit there the rest of the ride looking stupid.

Fixing a chipped nail is one thing, but a full on manicure is just rude! Especially if polish is involved. But the thing about the dusty flying would gross me out no end.

I totally agree that a quick fix for a broken or chipped nail is ok in public, but certainly not a full manicure.

A quick swipe or two with a file is fine - but no clipping. I had a colleague who clipped her nails during meetings. Erg...

I went with the "It's OK in a pinch" option, because sometimes a ragged nail can scratch your skin or get caught in your clothes or hair. However, I draw the line at full-out nail trimming or clipping. I remember the time I was in a university lecture, and the girl beside me pulled out a Hello Kitty manicure set and proceeded to trim her nails. Every time I heard the clip of the cutter, I cringed and I could not concentrate on the lecture at all because I was afraid one of her nails was going to fly off and hit me. I still shudder when I recall the experience.

All I can say is GROSS. I hate the sound. I think a quick fix is fine but the lady should have tried to find a more private place to do it.

I was in court a couple of months ago, calling the docket, and I kept hearing this saw saw saw behind me... I finally turned around and there was this woman, filing all of her nails in court! NOT appropriate!!

I would only file for a short moment if I had a hang nail or if I chipped my nails.

It's definitely okay if you just break a nail and need to fix it before it gets out of hand. But if you're just sitting there grooming yourself in public, it's kind of gross.

I voted it's okay in a pinch-if you chip a nail and you're on the way to a job interview or something. Otherwise it's kind of nasty, I consider it personal hygiene and obviously it's best to do that during personal time, not in public.

I do it if I break a nail but that's it..so only if I have to!

I wouldn't do my whole hand but if a nail broke why not. It might be rude at a restaurant but other than that I see no problem.

Don't even get me started on what I think about clipping nails in public.

I chose 'It's ok'. It's a pain when you break a nail that snags on everything, so a quick file is fine in my book.

it may sound weird but the sound of filing nails is the worst noise in the world for me. It's like nails on a chalkboard.
It makes me gag and cringe and, ugh, it's the worst ever.

Definite no for me.

I have a nail that grows with a split down the middle (there is a purplish line running down the middle and it starts to split about a half a millimeter before the white of the nail - and no, it is NOT a fungus) When it breaks it's usually just half the nail and very far back. when this happens I've had to cut it back or I have half a nail left just waiting to snag and tear off.

so my apologies to those around when I've had to do some emergency clipping, but it's to keep from further pain. eek!

If I've torn a nail then yeah sure. But I save my manicures for when I'm at home, usually because I smooth the tops of my nails as well. It's like putting on foot powder, I'd rather let it fly when I'm alone.

Yes, in a pinch when nails have a really bad break or crack, they must be filed! Especially if you have on clothing that may snag, like hosiery or sweaters for example

just for a quick filing if a nail broke. i had gel nails and one popped off while shopping, and my friend had a manicure kit in her purse. by that time we were at my car, but something like that needs immediate attention. i hate ragged, weak nails that can bend backwards.

It's okay for a chip or a snag. Otherwise, save it for somewhere more private.

Nail clipping is way, way worse in my opinion. The guys in my office do it daily. Eww.

It's absolutely disgusting watching someone file their nails on the train. Save it for the toilet hunnies!!!

If I do file it's because I have one nail that's giving me the blues (likely it's chipped) and that's the extent of it but I am NOT going to go for a full blown MANICURE complete with eye goggles and surgical mask while riding the BART train. There is a time and place for everything Ladies...and gentelman!

quick fix in a pinch - okay. Anything more than a single nail to fix the chip/etc, not okay.

The sound of people cutting their nails in public places - GAG!! My old boss used to clip his nails in his office and I could hear it all the way down the hall in my office. ICK. That is one of those noises that just really gets me outside of the home or salon.

Just the though makes me wanna puke!!!!

What's worse though, is hearing my husband pick at the toe nails he's loosing. *VOMIT* OMgoodness - okay, I understand that running a 100 mile race and steep downhills and the motivation to be done and not take time to tighten up the laces on your shoes...but I DO NOT want to hear the after effects. GAWD, it's horrific.

It's fine if it's just a quick fix. I was once on an hour long commuter train and the woman next to me gave herself a full manicure (including base/color/top coat) which I thought was the rudest thing ever. After that experience, filing didn't really bother me as long as no nail polish was involved!

Gross! I've seen emergencies in my life and none of them have ever included nail filing. Have some decorum and do your nails at home or if you deem it absolutely necessary, in the restroom.
I've also seen women and men trimming their fingernails on public transportation and have to fight down the nausea.

Emergency nail filing is o.k. with me. No nail clipping though! I have a co-worker who has done this and it grosses me out!

I would put another coat or fix a chipped nail etc..
at work but try to be discreet as much as I can, hihi

In an emergency I would but not as regular day to day.

Nails are DISGUSTING things..most people dont clean under them well enough. If you have any illusions about how well you're cleaning your nails, make a turkey sandwhich, sit down, and then let a dog sniff your hands. 9/10 theyre going to go ape about your finger nails. Its just disgusting. Nail dust is going to contain all of that, and it floats around everywhere. My cousins a nail tech and i trained to be one, and you can tell all sorts of things whne nail dust starts flying. If they smoke, if they clean them at all, if they cook with spices, if they use cleaners like bleach..etc.

I'm not fond of the sound of nail filing, it really bothers me, i think you should take other people in consideration when you start filing your nails in public.