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Who is this famous footballer?

What is happening here, at the moment the photo was taken?

AnswerCristiano Ronaldo reacted to the presence of the camera by spitting in that direction.

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a. A marathon runner spits by the side of the road

b. A footballer spits in the direction of an opposing player

c. A young man spits in the street, by habit, perhaps to show off

d. A scuba diver spits into a mask to stop it fogging up

e. An old man, coughing, spits in the street

f. A wine taster spits samples into a bucket to stay sober

g. An angry demonstrator spits at a police officer

h. A golfer preparing to putt spits on the green.

Are some forms of spitting worse than others?

Rank these actions with those you think are least acceptable at the bottom of the list.

Photo caption and credit

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A dejected Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal reacts to a TV camera after suffering defeat in the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Round of Sixteen match between Spain and Portugal at Green Point Stadium on June 29, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa.

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