Chewing

[Jade]

I hate the sound of people chewing with there mouth open. Anyone else?

 

Not only is it rude, it looks and sounds horrible. I hate sitting by people who chew chewing gum or sweets like that. Makes me cringe I just want to punch them. >.< haha. I really don't like it.

[Monkey Cartwheels]

^My thoughts exactly.

[Kim.]

I believe "chewing" would fall more under a general topic of etiquette more than the topic of food and health. Chewing can get annoying at times, especially when making the effort to concentrate. Some people pop and chew gum for various reasons: to make a point, actively appear as sarcastic or what have you--perhaps even playful--and others chew without realizing how loud they are doing so.

 

It's similar to setting a table. I'm sure some people have issues with how a table should appear to a guest. In a Girl Scouts troop, as I grew up, we learned to properly organize utensils on a table. I hated it. My family, primarily used to cooking finger foods and other ethnic items, did not see the use in setting a table.

 

To outsiders, I am sure that appeared as if we were unsophisticated. An elaborately set table, to us, appeared as "high-class". My point that I am trying to make is social acceptability, or etiquette, is different in various circles. Gum popping and noisy chewing may appear annoying and "disgusting" to some, but is perfectly fine and understandable for others.

 

Quirks build character. We only see the action, not the reason behind it. Urges to punch people for violating our pet peeves appear as actions to outsiders who view them as such. Our reasons may be valid and justifiable to us, but unacceptable to others.

 

Just a thing to think about ^.

[Arie]

I am the same way! It is my biggest pet peeve!!!

[flying kiwi]

Aghhhhh I hate hearing people chew. Its disgusting. People eating with their mouth open is just beyond disgusting

[Jade]

haha, i'm glad im not the only one. Took me a year to get my boyfriend to stop! I find it's mainly lads!

[MOONMELON]

lol I don't really have a problem with ppl chewing gum or stuf like that.i hate it when they chew food with their mouths open or when they chew stuff out-loud only to piss you off.My main problem is with chewing gum because it's really unhealthy.It makes your stomach start digesting while it doesn't have what to digest.Plus it's bad for your teeth too.

[The Midnight Q]

Makes me cringe I just want to punch them. >.< haha. I really don't like it.

 

Seconded. The question is however, have you bitchslapped them so that the gum they're chewing is spat out. It's just a pet peeve of mine. I prefer chewing with mouths closed.

[Jade]

lol I don't really have a problem with ppl chewing gum or stuf like that.i hate it when they chew food with their mouths open or when they chew stuff out-loud only to piss you off.My main problem is with chewing gum because it's really unhealthy.It makes your stomach start digesting while it doesn't have what to digest.Plus it's bad for your teeth too.

This topic isn't for gum, it's for chewing with your mouth open so it's fine.

[MOONMELON]

This topic isn't for gum, it's for chewing with your mouth open so it's fine.

well that's completely disgusting.I haven't done it since kindergarden lol I can't understand how ppl can do it. O.o

[flying kiwi]

Yeah I don't understand hopeople can do it. My mum drilled it into us not to eat with our mouths open. I'valready started teaching Mack that its rude and he's 2 and a half

[i love emma]

I get really pissed off when this happens. My mum also told me the same - as any parent should. Now she is doing it - what!?

[Emmas Friend]

I really hate the sound of people eating noisily. I was sat opposite someone, who not only was chewing noisily, but was talking at the same time. The food was falling out of her mouth as she was talking, it was horrendous.

[Karen]

I believe "chewing" would fall more under a general topic of etiquette more than the topic of food and health. Chewing can get annoying at times, especially when making the effort to concentrate. Some people pop and chew gum for various reasons: to make a point, actively appear as sarcastic or what have you--perhaps even playful--and others chew without realizing how loud they are doing so.

 

It's similar to setting a table. I'm sure some people have issues with how a table should appear to a guest. In a Girl Scouts troop, as I grew up, we learned to properly organize utensils on a table. I hated it. My family, primarily used to cooking finger foods and other ethnic items, did not see the use in setting a table.

 

To outsiders, I am sure that appeared as if we were unsophisticated. An elaborately set table, to us, appeared as "high-class". My point that I am trying to make is social acceptability, or etiquette, is different in various circles. Gum popping and noisy chewing may appear annoying and "disgusting" to some, but is perfectly fine and understandable for others.

 

Quirks build character. We only see the action, not the reason behind it. Urges to punch people for violating our pet peeves appear as actions to outsiders who view them as such. Our reasons may be valid and justifiable to us, but unacceptable to others.

 

Just a thing to think about ^.

 

That's a very interesting point Kim. I agree - I really hate the sound of slurping, especially drinks. My uncle does it when he drinks tea and it drives me crazy! But in america, that is considered bad etiquette. In Japan and other Asian countries, slurping is considered to be polite because it means you are enjoying your meal (something like that). I also read that in some Asian countries, when you eat you shouldn't eat all your food on the plate because it means that the host didn't cook enough for you. It is good courtesy to show you are full by not eating everything while in America a clean plate is something good.

[Kim.]

lol I don't really have a problem with ppl chewing gum or stuf like that.i hate it when they chew food with their mouths open or when they chew stuff out-loud only to piss you off.My main problem is with chewing gum because it's really unhealthy.It makes your stomach start digesting while it doesn't have what to digest.Plus it's bad for your teeth too.

 

I agree with your point, Madeline. The potential side effect of chewing gum all the time is the impact that it may have on the digestive system, as acid in the stomach works to digest what it "thinks" (or reads, more properly) is the consumption of food. I talked about this in the "Chewing Gum" thread, in case you would like to have a look. Only if you are interested. I would like to hear what you think on it.

 

I wouldn't mind chewing gum, ocassionally, however. It does benefit dental hygiene, and keep plaque from forming.

Anywho, neither do I have a problem with people chewing (gum).

 

This topic isn't for gum, it's for chewing with your mouth open so it's fine.

 

I do believe, Jade, that Madeline commented in her first sentence: "I don't really have a problem with ppl chewing gum or stuf like that.i hate it when they chew food with their mouths open or when they chew stuff out-loud only to piss you off."

 

Her first sentence didn't just regard "gum" specifically. She added several modifiers, which broadened her idea--in context--beyond commenting about "gum" inside a topic about "Chewing", which I had stated is more of an etiquette issue than a "Food and Health" issue in my first post. Her relation to "gum" regarded chewing when she added "and stuff like that", meaning similar items which one consumes by chewing. She also added "only to piss you off", which opens the idea that what irks her may be a person who, with full intention, chews food rather noisily in order to envoke a negative emotion in someone else.

 

The majority of the members in this thread seemed to have reached the consensus with you that "the sound of people chewing with their mouths open" is "rude" and "cringe-" provoking. Many have written that it's a "pet-peeve" of theirs. If etiquette (as related to food) does not fall into the category in which you consider the the action of people "chewing" rather noisily and more of a "pet-peeve", this topic may compliment--or belong in--better, the "Pet Peeves" thread in the General Chat section of the Emma-Watson.net Forum as established here: Pet Peeves

 

As well, the title of this topic may create confusion with another topic in this forum section entitled "Chewing Gum". Perhaps one or two members were confused upon reading this thread.

 

That's a very interesting point Kim. I agree - I really hate the sound of slurping, especially drinks...But in america, that is considered bad etiquette. In Japan and other Asian countries, slurping is considered to be polite because it means you are enjoying your meal (something like that). I also read that in some Asian countries, when you eat you shouldn't eat all your food on the plate because it means that the host didn't cook enough for you. It is good courtesy to show you are full by not eating everything while in America a clean plate is something good.

 

Thanks, Karen. In all honesty, I was taught to chew with my mouth closed as I was growing up. To be frank, some people have never learned to do this, whether it be because of their culture, values, or personal habits. Just as "chewing" noisily may become a "bad habit", so can forming a nicotine or caffeine habit.

 

The matter of etiquette is a reflection of our personal values and morals, in which etiquette takes the form of our actions and personal reflections. An action may be deemed polite or impolite depending on the social environment, or context, we are placed in.

[Imagine]

*shudders*

 

it makes me angry lol, seeing someone chewing with their mouth open like a cow chewing on grass makes me just sick. I was brought up with some very important manners to remember at the dinner table, i hated them as a kid but now i see why my mum and dad always enforced it. It makes me look like i have manners.

 

I sit up right at the dinner table, i never put my arms or elbows on the table and i eat in silence like everyone else. If you have something to say, wait till you have finished chewing then talk.

[Jade]

I do believe, Jade, that Madeline commented in her first sentence: "I don't really have a problem with ppl chewing gum or stuf like that.i hate it when they chew food with their mouths open or when they chew stuff out-loud only to piss you off."

 

Her first sentence didn't just regard "gum" specifically. She added several modifiers, which broadened her idea--in context--beyond commenting about "gum" inside a topic about "Chewing", which I had stated is more of an etiquette issue than a "Food and Health" issue in my first post. Her relation to "gum" regarded chewing when she added "and stuff like that", meaning similar items which one consumes by chewing. She also added "only to piss you off", which opens the idea that what irks her may be a person who, with full intention, chews food rather noisily in order to envoke a negative emotion in someone else.

 

The majority of the members in this thread seemed to have reached the consensus with you that "the sound of people chewing with their mouths open" is "rude" and "cringe-" provoking. Many have written that it's a "pet-peeve" of theirs. If etiquette (as related to food) does not fall into the category in which you consider the the action of people "chewing" rather noisily and more of a "pet-peeve", this topic may compliment--or belong in--better, the "Pet Peeves" thread in the General Chat section of the Emma-Watson.net Forum as established here: Pet Peeves

 

As well, the title of this topic may create confusion with another topic in this forum section entitled "Chewing Gum". Perhaps one or two members were confused upon reading this thread.

That was a little uncalled for? You didn't need to correct me on anything or tell me about this thread. I created it for it's purpose it didn't need to be explained to me why I started this thread? If you have issues with it, maybe move it? Or ask for it to be moved? But as it's for chewing food, and I was going to make this thread anyway when I asked for this forum (until it was handed over to you) and was going to post it here and didn't think you'd reject it this much. A big speech on interpretation wasn't really needed? I know your moding this section now, but don't go Ott on members. :S

Edited March 21, 2011 by Hermione

[Karen]

That was a little uncalled for? You didn't need to correct me on anything or tell me about this thread. I created it for it's purpose it didn't need to be explained to me why I started this thread? If you have issues with it, maybe move it? Or ask for it to be moved? But as it's for chewing food, and I was going to make this thread anyway when I asked for this forum (until it was handed over to you) and was going to post it here and didn't think you'd reject it this much. A big speech on interpretation wasn't really needed? I know your moding this section now, but don't go Ott on members. :S

 

Hey Jade, it's okay. I don't think Kim was trying to be condescending in any way, but the point was just that the topic is for all chewing not just singularly gum or food. No hard feelings here, everyone has the right to comment and I'm fairly certain Kim wasn't trying to be rude or mean-spirited, just trying to clarify the comment posted.

 

I think it's really important that the forum is an open and respectful place and it's good that everyone has the right to express and opinion here without fear of being rejected or shut out. To continue this in every forum, not just in this one specifically, it is important to take everyone's comments in stride and not take anything too seriously. I think it's great that this forum is here for food and health, and hopefully people will find some comfort in it while reading other people's posts. I know that it has happened to me, I have read other people's comments and have been like, "Oh, I can relate to that". And I think that this feeling is *the* most important thing - that this can be here as a support system, and people can have others to turn to when they have questions. To make the forum this way there should be a sense of camaraderie and family here so that others can come in and be welcomed.

[sarahelizabeth]

I hate the Same exact that.. I hate when people Chew with there mouths open like a cow that just pisses me of

[Jade]

Hey Jade, it's okay. I don't think Kim was trying to be condescending in any way, but the point was just that the topic is for all chewing not just singularly gum or food. No hard feelings here, everyone has the right to comment and I'm fairly certain Kim wasn't trying to be rude or mean-spirited, just trying to clarify the comment posted.

 

I think it's really important that the forum is an open and respectful place and it's good that everyone has the right to express and opinion here without fear of being rejected or shut out. To continue this in every forum, not just in this one specifically, it is important to take everyone's comments in stride and not take anything too seriously. I think it's great that this forum is here for food and health, and hopefully people will find some comfort in it while reading other people's posts. I know that it has happened to me, I have read other people's comments and have been like, "Oh, I can relate to that". And I think that this feeling is *the* most important thing - that this can be here as a support system, and people can have others to turn to when they have questions. To make the forum this way there should be a sense of camaraderie and family here so that others can come in and be welcomed.

I hope she weren't. It sounded picky. I know that this topic is for chewing in general? I already said that it is why I made it? So why would the point need to be brought up again? I don't get why i've been told twice now what I made this topic for when I already said? It's a topic. If it's in the wrong section or more people have issue's delete it. It was fine at first until this came up.

 

I hate the Same exact that.. I hate when people Chew with there mouths open like a cow that just pisses me of

I know it's so rude, nobody wants to see what you chew. >.<

[Arie]

Karen- That was such an interesting point about Asian culture, thanks for sharing! I had no idea! I wonder if their are other cultures that have similar customs...

 

Also, girls we should stick to the topic. If there is an issue maybe you should discuss this privately? The entire forum should not be reading this... I know how awful it was the many times I got yelled at in public.

 

Kim, I love you!!!

[Mouse Rat]

Do I detect a 'cat fight'? -jokin-

 

Yeah,chewing with your mouth open is really disgusting! I have a problem with hearing people eat as it is,but when they do it with open mouth I have to leave the table...

Hate it when people don't have manners....like when they don't take off their hat when they sit at the table or talk with their mouth full...I mean,it's common sense!

[i love emma]

Well my 2 half - bros are 6 and 8 and i can hear them eat from the next room - nom nom nom - i fancy like shouting "Shut it"

[Junkie.]

I don't like chewing gums. It's disgousting. I just don't like it. It's weird when my friends offer me a gum but I refuse it because i just don't like chewing.