Seventy percent of the time, we can dispense farts freely. The other 30% of the time, such as at work, we have some tough decisions to make. Here’s what you can do:

                Hold it in: A favored option among the women, but an almost impossible task for the guys. Really, where does it go if you hold it in? You risk long-term damage to your body.

                Do the desk jockey: To release right at your desk, one has many factors to consider. If you have your own office, feel free to fire at will. Are you seated at a cubicle or open desk? If so, one has to consider the proximity and the density of workers in the area, so that you can pretend it wasn’t you who did it.

                The walkabout: Releasing while walking around the office is a popular option. By the time the smell spreads, you should be nowhere near the scene of the crime.

                Closet case: Find a broom or stationery supplies closet and let it rip.

And remember, if your workplace has many open flames, you are on your own.