The dinnertime habit Meier is begging people to quit? Talking with your mouth full. “It’s when someone speaks while still chewing food (often mid-bite!) instead of waiting to finish and swallow before responding,” Meier describes.Although it might seem like common sense to chew with your mouth closed, you might be surprised by how many people consciously or subconsciously engage in conversations with heaps of food in their mouths.“Most often it’s [talking with your mouth open while eating] out of excitement to join the conversation or from a fear of missing the moment to chime in," Meier explains. Despite the reason behind it (even if it's a positive one), it's still not ideal. “It’s unpleasant and unappetizing for those around you," she says. "[It] can come across as sloppy, food can come out and it distracts from the dining experience for everyone." Related: An Etiquette Expert Is Begging People To Stop This 'Rude' Habit in Social Settings
How To Stop Talking With Your Mouth Full
Even when you do your best not to talk with your mouth full, you may encounter some situations while dining where you have no other choice and just need to do it anyway. For example, if there is an emergency (or you aren’t feeling well) and you need to communicate with your tablemates, it is permissible for you to open your mouth and speak while chewing. If you’re by yourself in a private setting, talking with your mouth full can be done (if, say, you’re on the phone or shouting something to your roommate in another room). That being said, while doing so may not look unappealing to others (only because no one else is around), it may be more difficult for whomever you’re speaking with to understand what you’re saying. And, you might even get some food on the floor or around you’re dining area if you’re not paying extra special attention. “If I must say something urgently, I’ll politely cover my mouth and keep it brief, then apologize and finish chewing,” adds Meier. Up Next:
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