DISQUS

C · 1 year ago

I have no idea! I need an answer too because my boyfriend's mother is very guilty of this. Not only is she chewing with her mouth wide open, she's talking the entire time. It's so gross that I'm afraid I'm making awful faces at her. I've contemplated saying, "why don't you finish chewing before continuing your story. I don't want you to choke!" I really want to say, "STOP IT; HAVE YOU NO MANNERS!"

Merry · 1 year ago

Ideas that spring to mind:
1 - Take off my glasses

2 - If playing the part of the hostess, have a centerpiece that includes really tall flowers and candles and frou frou to at least semi-disguise the view.

3 - Engage my neighbor on the right in the conversation, so that I can keep my head turned to one side most of the time.



Failing the above, no ideas. Sorry.

Annika · 1 year ago

When she turns to talk to you, time it so you have just taken a bite, and then obviously cover your mouth to answer her. I think the only way to graciously hint is by example... and then hope she gets the picture.

Lesley · 1 year ago

I am happy to say I've never been confronted with this issue. Though I have an ex who held his fork in a fist like a caveman. It drove me nuts and made me wonder how he was ever allowed to get away with this growing up. I guess some parents just don't bother to teach table manners. That's hard for me to imagine, though!