Snapping Gum

[Starfish]

Just to weigh in...I really don't understand characterizing either gum snapping (however annoying) or toe sucking (despite that I probably wouldn't do it in public), as actually gross or disgusting.

I mean, someone chewing gum...I just can't muster up disgust over that (even if I might find the noise annoying). And, if the toes were relatively clean-ish, I mean, who cares?

But then, when I'm at the gym and practicing my breathing control techniques and really using my diaphragm to expel air, I suppose there is someone in the gym who finds my breathing to be disgusting ...I have read threads about that topic here on TE.

We sure are all different.

[michelem]

In particular, it was the LOUD slurping noises I found disgusting. Keep in mind, BART is loud in and of itself - to be able to hear the slurping noises over and above the train noises (I'm surprised people who commute by BART every day do not go deaf from the train noises) . . . In my opinion (and, yes, I do understand we are all different and have different opinions), some things just should NOT be done in public places - such as toe sucking!

Just to weigh in...I really don't understand characterizing either gum snapping (however annoying) or toe sucking (despite that I probably wouldn't do it in public), as actually gross or disgusting. We sure are all different.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Making loud open-mouthed noises while chewing gum is no different than chewing food with your mouth open. People should keep their mouths closed when eating and when chewing gum or when burping, etc. It's just the polite and considerate thing to do in public.
I am appalled at the multitudes of attractive intelligent young people I see these days in their teens and twenties -all eating food in restaurants with their mouths hanging wide open, displaying the food to the world as it slowly disintegrates, making gooey sticky noises. They often talk to others while doing this as well, exhibiting their amazing ability to multi-task.
It's just unbelievable to me.

[mimitabby]

disintegrates, making gooey sticky noises.

It's just unbelievable to me.

Sorry, you are cracking me up!