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It's getting too distracting. I'd like to tell him about it but it's quite embarrassing since he's 24 already. I've always thought parents teach their kids about table manners at 5 yrs old. What do you think is the best way to make it known to him that he has to get rid of that bad habit. Some good and polite lines, please?

2007-08-19 00:22:59 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture Etiquette

26 answers

You really can't say anything. You gotta fight fire with fire.

Maybe you can try to mimic his loudness and try to induce him into a comment. Then have a third party say jokingly, "Look who's talkin. You eat like that all the time". That should work, but if it doesnt.....

Try farting loudly and stinkily near him as he eats. when he begs you to stop, cut a deal... You will if he doesnt eat so loud.

2007-08-19 06:13:12 · answer #1 · answered by Magic Mouse 6 · 1 0

Don't sit near him, or try to eat at another time.
This isn't quite the same but I used to sit near a chap who used to wear the same shirt Monday to Wednesday, you could smell him before entering the office. I know how you feel, but it might be embarassing for both of you if you mention it, especially at the table. It's your call as only you know how bad it is and how much it affects you. Does he have a really good friend there, if so you could have a quiet word with his friend and ask if he in turn could have a quiet word with the man but you would be stepping on dodgy ground as it could generate bad feeling which in turn could be a lot worse.

2007-08-19 00:48:16 · answer #2 · answered by ?????????????????????? 3 · 1 0

I've had this problem, and I could never think of anything to say. So whenever she (yes, a woman!) sat down and started chomping, I'd look slightly impatient, then gather up my things and go sit as far away as possible. I don't know if she ever figured out why I was moving away, but she stopped sitting near me.

2007-08-19 00:59:53 · answer #3 · answered by auntb93 7 · 2 0

You could try leaning over him in a low cut blouse and say 'Now dont be a naughty boy' take the food out of his mouth. Then (the punchline) 'You've got better things to do than eat' (huh?)
lol cant think what else

2007-08-19 01:01:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

The best way to approach this is to politely say "excuse me what is that your eating?... it's sounds quite tasty''
If that doesn't give him a hint the only thing left to tell him albeit in a nice way that while your certain he's enjoying his food the rest of the lunchroom does not appreciate hearing just how much he's enjoying it.
Sometimes you have to be blunt but you can still be polite about it.

2007-08-19 00:34:32 · answer #5 · answered by CarynB 4 · 3 1

After break time, talk to him sincerely but politely and tell him about table manners. He might sense what you want to deliver as a message.

2007-08-19 02:32:49 · answer #6 · answered by Third P 6 · 1 0

I would not confront him, as he has to learn to fight his own battles himself. I would simply find another place to eat where you do not have to see or listen to him. Should he ever ask "how come you are avoiding me" or something like that, then answer his question as politely as you can. Otherwise, since he is not your friend you can get along without him very nicely.

2007-08-19 01:21:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

Madam really u r rit. Parents should teach these basic manners in very young age. Now if u will tell him, he will become angry or harasses but will not or not be able to correct him. I have sometimes suffered this and it is very hard to bear but bearing is the only solution instead of loosing your friend.

2007-08-19 00:30:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2 1

There is no appropriate way to say this to someone. Your not his family, friend or his gf so it's not your place to bring this up. And really this isn't about him it's about your self-centeredness. There's not a single phrase in your question that show this is about him and helping him. Your here for yourself, and good manners don't come out of being self-centered. Eat somewhere else and leave the man to his lunch.

2007-08-19 00:33:31 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 2 3

Sounds impossible. However, if I really cared about keeping their friendship I might say..."Hey! Do you know that you make extra noises when you chew"? ...and go on and say "I know a person who we used to invite to dinner at the house but my mom stopped inviting her because of that".

2007-08-19 02:26:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

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