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[–] frazw@lemmy.world 55 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Funny aside, I think it's more about preventing escape

[–] Warl0k3@lemmy.world 29 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Or to keep people from being hit by the door.

[–] kn33@lemmy.world 12 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Or to let them get their finger out of their nose

[–] jaybone@lemmy.zip 5 points 4 days ago
[–] SlartyBartFast@sh.itjust.works 21 points 4 days ago (2 children)

I am a veteran and I never knock

[–] lugal@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 4 days ago

In that case, you're not a true vet #notruescotsman

[–] spykee@lemmings.world 14 points 4 days ago

No, it is a sign of respect. The human is asking permission to enter my dominion.
Source : I am an animal (in bed), according to my girlfriend.... Specifically a pig, according to my wife.

[–] Mac@mander.xyz 5 points 4 days ago

It's just in case the patient is Welsh.