I had an aunt that would chew with her mouth open while eating while smoking a cigerette all at the same time. She was schizophrenic, so I figured she just didn't know any better. This woman isn't schizophrenic, just has bad manners.
Laura, I just try to not get around her when she's eating. I don't go out to eat with anyone here if I can find a good excuse. I've only gone once, but they took me out for a tea lunch a few months ago. I couldn't get out of going since I was the honoree. But sometimes she comes and sits in my side chair and eats while I work. I'm too polite to say anything. I'd hate to embarrass either of us, but it does get on my nerves a lot! (I'm not saying you're impolite for having the guts to say something, I'm just saying I wish I had your guts!)
I don't think it would be impolite one bit if, when she sits in your side chair while you are work, you told her "I'm sorry. I am busy and trying to get some work done. Could you please find somewhere else to eat your lunch?"
Why should you have to put up with someone's bad manners?
I find a lot of gum chewers chew open, though. It reminds me of a cow! My mother was a gum chewer, but she never made noise with it or chewed with her mouth open.
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