I hate the noises people make while chewing food!?

Question

I can't stand the noises people make when they are chewing. It makes me crazy, and I get so frustrated and start to cry whenever I am around people who are eating. My mother eats constantly when she is around me, and it completely disgusts me. I try to put up with it, but I just can't stand the noise. Family dinners are absolutely unbearable.

Is there something wrong with me?

Does anyone else experience this too?

And is there any way to not be so sensitive to these noises?

Answer 1

I experience that too.  I dont know why, I cant stand it when people chew.  But you have to control your crying, I think that is even more odd.  Just walk away, or get your ipod.

Answer 2

Oh I know!!! My father in-law chews with his mouth all open, and his dentures clack around in his mouth. To make matters worse, he constantly talks while he eats. He will wait until he takes a bite to talk. And then, he talks about his bowel movements!!!

Sometimes, I feel like I'm going to scream and run away!

I just try to ignore it, but it's really really hard. I can even hear him eating all the way across the house. And the coffee!!! ugh... shlurrrp... shlurrrp...

Answer 3

This is going to happen till the day you die and still it will happen.  So tell yourself you are going to have to get used to it and go on about your life.  You may have some bad habits that drive other people crazy.  I know exactly what you mean.  smack chomp smack, grind, etc.  Yuck.

Answer 4

seriously, i find this the most annoying thing too. i just try to eat quickly and leave the table. don't say anything to any one, it will just make them self conscious or they will try to annoy you more. try to focus on something else while you eat, like colours or tastes instead of sounds. i haven't found anything that distracts me from hearing it yet, though. good luck!

Answer 5

My father can be pretty gross while he is eating.

It's disgusting when people chew with their mouth open.

I think you are feeling very sensitive and it might be easy for you to cry.

This is what sets it off for you.   Try to figure out the feelings you are having while you are crying.  Maybe you feel powerless while people are munching so loudly.  Maybe you think they are rude.

I hope you will feel better soon.  Best Wishes.