The most frustrating thing about it is that very many people take it extremely personally if there's even a whisper of a suggestion that they could eat more quietly. To the extent some people will "revenge chew" to make a point that it could be worse. For some reason, that's a huge taboo, and it seems to cross all cultures. The only relationship I can think of where you can say "close your mouth when chewing" and not risk major offense is a parent-child one.
The only thing I find to improve it is to not be tired or stressed when eating with others, or lively conversation as a distraction. Easy, right?
The only thing I find to improve it is to not be tired or stressed when eating with others, or lively conversation as a distraction. Easy, right?