In my opinion I think gum chewing is one of the rudest habits many people have...?
79578
Chewing gum is hideous.  If people want to chew it for digestion or fresher breath, it seems that this can be done with the same discretion that one uses to brush their teeth or floss.  Why has chewing your cud become something socially acceptable?
724208
"Shut the f up" Many days to many people, however, that would be horribly rude, it is just easier to walk away! God bless****
974930
Mean and rude people.
294490
So long as you chew quietly with your mouth closed it is usually fine. But, in Singapore it is forbidon and you could go to jail for it. I'm not making that part up and it's even worse if you spit the gum out. anyway...
899737
I'm probably the one you're referring to as rude. Sorry, I just get word vomit sometimes and can't help myself.
560235
If no one is around spit it out, If you have people around show some respect and swallow it. Its considered rude to some people.
1067812
Chewing tobacco.\nIt smells so bad!  The "dip" will reak on a user's fingers & their breath stinks something awful! \nOne time, I dated this guy & he kept his chewing a secret - until we were at the movies & I went to take a sip of his "soda" - I nearly puked on him!!!\nAlso, I've seen photos of what it can do to someone's gums and mouth.  Of course, smoking is wicked to the lungs, but if you're asking what is grosser to *me* - the one who was to see & smell the user - I say chewing because I don't want to see infected ulcers lining someone's gingevitis-worn gums!
385521
What about the people who talk much louder on their cell phones while in the checkout lane. And what about a person on their cell phone when they are at the pharmacy picking up a prescription and the pharmacist is trying to tell them about the medication? And what about the people who sit down in a restaurant and won't give the server the time of day and then get mad because their drink order wasn't taken as soon as they sat down?\n\nI hope and pray that this does not become acceptable. Each and every day I personally encounter rudeness about 80% percent of the time. And when I finally think that the world has come to its end someone will show an act of politeness.
487741
It is very rude. That is one of my biggest pet peeves - People talking to other people while I'm on the phone with them. My Fiance does that all the time and it drives me up the wall!!!
936991
I agree that people are really too rude. I deal with the public at work, and people talk to me in ways they would never even talk to their worst enemies. I think a lot of it has to do with stress and frustration -- everyone thinks they're problem is the most important, most pressing in the world. And it is, to them. Just remember that no matter how rude other people are to you, the best thing you can do is dose them with kindness. Smile, speak softly and let them know that no matter what kind of crap they're dealing with, it's really not your fault.
137036
Actually it can be bad for him depending on how much he swallows-I had a friend who had to have the build up of gum removed from her stomach baecause it was causing a blockage-not a fun thing to have done!
875568
I have a need for oral gratification especially since I quit smoking so I 've always got gum or something in my mouth. I would have to say that I masticate quite a lot during the hours that I'm awake.
788529
I think it's rude and completely uncalled for.
575697
I don't think there is any thing really wrong with chewing gum as long as there isn't any popping or loud smacking of the gum. Some just don't know how to chew it with out all kinds of noise making and also when they get done with it they want to put it else where other then the trash can. I have seen some kids really seem to work harder on school work and getting more accomplished while chewing gun.
392991
Many times a person who needs to be loud in conversation or the "Know-it-all" type, or the type that seems to not allow others to talk...is a person who is insecure and feels very low about themselves.  Their loud boisterous opinions and lack of being able to let others in on the conversation says that that person needs extra attention and has very poor communication skills.  Trying to tell them to "shut up" is NOT going to get the point across.  As a matter of fact...it might worsen the objective.  Perhaps if you make copy of this answer with your question and quietly and in private present it to this person...you may get somewhere.  Start with a "Hey...(his name)...can I please talk to you for a moment in private.  Then take him aside and let him know that you appreciate his input on things...however.."I'd like to let you know that there are people who have some input into the many conversations we have...as we have listened to you...perhaps you would be fair to listen to what some of us have to say."  "And by the way...eating/chewing with your mouth open or full is socially unacceptable...perhaps you didn't realize you were doing this...and as a friend, I thought I might let you know.  \nTwo wrongs never made a right...instead it makes a war.  So treat his rudeness with corrective/non-judgemental kindness and see if a greater response comes from your directives.  Thanks for caring enough to make a positive difference in the lives of others.
448754
you can be discrete and act like you are coughing into a napkin and spit your gum into it while setting at a table and later throw it away.
554219
It is impolite and rude to burp.