My biggest pet peeve is when people smack while chewing their food. The sound is just as annoying to me as someone scratching their nails on a chalkboard.
2006-07-02 12:38:29 · 9 answers · asked by BigKid24 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Perhaps that person comes from a background where "smacking" is considered okay. Many cultures including the Chinese and Korean consider that permissible table manners. It may be irritating to you, but perhaps your eating in silence (the western "chew with your mouth closed) indicates to that person that you aren't enjoying your food. I think in all matters regarding personal habits it is best to approach the other person with love and caring rather than attacking. For example, saying, "Can we talk about something? I don't mean to be rude to you or tell you what to do, but there is something I just can't seem to handle very well." After all, it is you that are having a problem -- not the other person. Good luck.
2006-07-02 12:45:36 · answer #1 · answered by cranura 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
At a time when they are not eating. Just say, "Do you know what drives me crazy, when people smack while they're eating. It is disgusting. What is your pet peeve?" They will say something and not know you are talking about them, but the next time you are eating together they will remember what you said and realize to be courteous.
2006-07-02 19:43:48 · answer #2 · answered by noseygirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start doing it yourself in an exaggerted fashion. The offender will soon get the message. If he doesn't, he's a real clod and you should move to another location.
2006-07-02 19:47:43 · answer #3 · answered by christopher s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shove your open palm in their face and say "okay, spit it out!" That's what my friend did one time in high school. Some chick who sat behind her was chomping on her gum, and she got so fed up with it that she turned around and held out her hand and told her to spit it out. It was funnier than sh*t! Everyone thought she was the biggest b itch after that, but I thought it was hella funny.
2006-07-02 19:43:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I find it very irritating but I don't know how to tell them to stop.
Would love to know some good answers also
2006-07-02 19:40:43 · answer #5 · answered by nastaany1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably too late to teach them anything about etiquette.
2006-07-02 19:55:47 · answer #6 · answered by In Honor of Moja 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you say, "I think I heard a whore smacking her gum nearby"....
2006-07-02 20:48:51 · answer #7 · answered by Art The Wise 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if its one of my kids or their friends, i "moo" at them. as for a stranger i dont say anything, i'll move first.
2006-07-02 21:17:24 · answer #8 · answered by thepainter 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Can you please chew a little more quiet?
Can you please stop smacking?
There's always the option of pretending it doesn't bother you.
2006-07-02 19:43:42 · answer #9 · answered by L-Rad 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋