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A co-worker of mine frequently has candy or chips while he's working. I don't mind if he's snacking, the problem is what he does while snacking...he chews with his mouth open. I don't sit close enough to see what he's chewing, but I can certainly hear it, it's somewhat gross and is a distraction.
Often times I resort to just putting on my headphones to block out the noise, but that shouldn't be necessary. I want to ask him about trying to close his mouth when chewing but am unsure about how to approach this.
Is this something I should even approach? Should it be left to management to bring it up to him?
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A co-worker of mine frequently has candy or chips while he's working. I don't mind if he's snacking, the problem is what he does while snacking...he chews with his mouth open. I don't sit close enough to see what he's chewing, but I can certainly hear it, it's somewhat gross and is a distraction.
Often times I resort to just putting on my headphones to block out the noise, but that shouldn't be necessary. I want to ask him about trying to close his mouth when chewing but am unsure about how to approach this.
Is this something I should even approach? Should it be left to management to bring it up to him?
colleagues
asked Aug 23 at 20:13
Ryguy
439310
marked as duplicate by mcknz, gnat, paparazzo, DarkCygnus, jcmack Aug 23 at 22:27
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Is the problem hearing loud chewing noises or seeing food being chewed with the mouth open (or both)? You seem to touch on both of those in your question.
– Salmononius2
Aug 23 at 20:25
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Edited, I hear it but don't see it.
– Ryguy
Aug 23 at 20:26
If you were able to see what he was chewing would it help process the sounds better and make it easier for you?
– solarflare
Aug 23 at 23:48
ick, no!!! Are you serious, or was that a wind-up?
– Mawg
Aug 24 at 8:27
@Ryguy How is he going to know that their is a(perceived) problem, if no one tells him?
– Mawg
Aug 24 at 8:28
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up vote
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What can I do about a very loud coworker?
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A co-worker of mine frequently has candy or chips while he's working. I don't mind if he's snacking, the problem is what he does while snacking...he chews with his mouth open. I don't sit close enough to see what he's chewing, but I can certainly hear it, it's somewhat gross and is a distraction.
Often times I resort to just putting on my headphones to block out the noise, but that shouldn't be necessary. I want to ask him about trying to close his mouth when chewing but am unsure about how to approach this.
Is this something I should even approach? Should it be left to management to bring it up to him?
colleagues
asked Aug 23 at 20:13
Ryguy
439310
This question already has an answer here:
What can I do about a very loud coworker?
10 answers
A co-worker of mine frequently has candy or chips while he's working. I don't mind if he's snacking, the problem is what he does while snacking...he chews with his mouth open. I don't sit close enough to see what he's chewing, but I can certainly hear it, it's somewhat gross and is a distraction.
Often times I resort to just putting on my headphones to block out the noise, but that shouldn't be necessary. I want to ask him about trying to close his mouth when chewing but am unsure about how to approach this.
Is this something I should even approach? Should it be left to management to bring it up to him?
This question already has an answer here:
What can I do about a very loud coworker?
10 answers
colleagues
asked Aug 23 at 20:13
Ryguy
439310
edited Aug 23 at 20:26
asked Aug 23 at 20:13
Ryguy
439310
asked Aug 23 at 20:13
Ryguy
439310
asked Aug 23 at 20:13
Ryguy
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439310
marked as duplicate by mcknz, gnat, paparazzo, DarkCygnus, jcmack Aug 23 at 22:27
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marked as duplicate by mcknz, gnat, paparazzo, DarkCygnus, jcmack Aug 23 at 22:27
This question has been asked before and already has an answer. If those answers do not fully address your question, please ask a new question.
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Is the problem hearing loud chewing noises or seeing food being chewed with the mouth open (or both)? You seem to touch on both of those in your question.
– Salmononius2
Aug 23 at 20:25
2
Edited, I hear it but don't see it.
– Ryguy
Aug 23 at 20:26
If you were able to see what he was chewing would it help process the sounds better and make it easier for you?
– solarflare
Aug 23 at 23:48
ick, no!!! Are you serious, or was that a wind-up?
– Mawg
Aug 24 at 8:27
@Ryguy How is he going to know that their is a(perceived) problem, if no one tells him?
– Mawg
Aug 24 at 8:28
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Is the problem hearing loud chewing noises or seeing food being chewed with the mouth open (or both)? You seem to touch on both of those in your question.
– Salmononius2
Aug 23 at 20:25
2
Edited, I hear it but don't see it.
– Ryguy
Aug 23 at 20:26
If you were able to see what he was chewing would it help process the sounds better and make it easier for you?
– solarflare
Aug 23 at 23:48
ick, no!!! Are you serious, or was that a wind-up?
– Mawg
Aug 24 at 8:27
@Ryguy How is he going to know that their is a(perceived) problem, if no one tells him?
– Mawg
Aug 24 at 8:28
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Is the problem hearing loud chewing noises or seeing food being chewed with the mouth open (or both)? You seem to touch on both of those in your question.
– Salmononius2
Aug 23 at 20:25
Is the problem hearing loud chewing noises or seeing food being chewed with the mouth open (or both)? You seem to touch on both of those in your question.
– Salmononius2
Aug 23 at 20:25
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Edited, I hear it but don't see it.
– Ryguy
Aug 23 at 20:26
Edited, I hear it but don't see it.
– Ryguy
Aug 23 at 20:26
If you were able to see what he was chewing would it help process the sounds better and make it easier for you?
– solarflare
Aug 23 at 23:48
If you were able to see what he was chewing would it help process the sounds better and make it easier for you?
– solarflare
Aug 23 at 23:48
ick, no!!! Are you serious, or was that a wind-up?
– Mawg
Aug 24 at 8:27
ick, no!!! Are you serious, or was that a wind-up?
– Mawg
Aug 24 at 8:27
@Ryguy How is he going to know that their is a(perceived) problem, if no one tells him?
– Mawg
Aug 24 at 8:28
@Ryguy How is he going to know that their is a(perceived) problem, if no one tells him?
– Mawg
Aug 24 at 8:28
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Try this next time he does it and there isn't too many people around.
"Hey dude, you may not realize this but... whisper you are chewing with your mouth open." Don't forget to try and smile so he's knows you don't hate him.
answered Aug 23 at 20:22
Jeff Sall
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Or “Dude, I can see the stuff in your mouth when you’re eating, and it’s pretty gross!†This should provide enough embarrassment to stop this behaviour.
– Snow♦
Aug 23 at 21:55
While I agree with both of these, it might be better to focus on the noise, as that makes it about what he is eating, and so less likely to be perceived as a criticism of him.
– Mawg
Aug 24 at 8:29
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Try this next time he does it and there isn't too many people around.
"Hey dude, you may not realize this but... whisper you are chewing with your mouth open." Don't forget to try and smile so he's knows you don't hate him.
answered Aug 23 at 20:22
Jeff Sall
915
1
Or “Dude, I can see the stuff in your mouth when you’re eating, and it’s pretty gross!†This should provide enough embarrassment to stop this behaviour.
– Snow♦
Aug 23 at 21:55
While I agree with both of these, it might be better to focus on the noise, as that makes it about what he is eating, and so less likely to be perceived as a criticism of him.
– Mawg
Aug 24 at 8:29
add a comment |Â
up vote
4
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Try this next time he does it and there isn't too many people around.
"Hey dude, you may not realize this but... whisper you are chewing with your mouth open." Don't forget to try and smile so he's knows you don't hate him.
answered Aug 23 at 20:22
Jeff Sall
915
1
Or “Dude, I can see the stuff in your mouth when you’re eating, and it’s pretty gross!†This should provide enough embarrassment to stop this behaviour.
– Snow♦
Aug 23 at 21:55
While I agree with both of these, it might be better to focus on the noise, as that makes it about what he is eating, and so less likely to be perceived as a criticism of him.
– Mawg
Aug 24 at 8:29
add a comment |Â
up vote
4
down vote
up vote
4
down vote
Try this next time he does it and there isn't too many people around.
"Hey dude, you may not realize this but... whisper you are chewing with your mouth open." Don't forget to try and smile so he's knows you don't hate him.
answered Aug 23 at 20:22
Jeff Sall
915
Try this next time he does it and there isn't too many people around.
"Hey dude, you may not realize this but... whisper you are chewing with your mouth open." Don't forget to try and smile so he's knows you don't hate him.
answered Aug 23 at 20:22
Jeff Sall
915
answered Aug 23 at 20:22
Jeff Sall
915
answered Aug 23 at 20:22
Jeff Sall
915
answered Aug 23 at 20:22
Jeff Sall
915
915
1
Or “Dude, I can see the stuff in your mouth when you’re eating, and it’s pretty gross!†This should provide enough embarrassment to stop this behaviour.
– Snow♦
Aug 23 at 21:55
While I agree with both of these, it might be better to focus on the noise, as that makes it about what he is eating, and so less likely to be perceived as a criticism of him.
– Mawg
Aug 24 at 8:29
add a comment |Â
1
Or “Dude, I can see the stuff in your mouth when you’re eating, and it’s pretty gross!†This should provide enough embarrassment to stop this behaviour.
– Snow♦
Aug 23 at 21:55
While I agree with both of these, it might be better to focus on the noise, as that makes it about what he is eating, and so less likely to be perceived as a criticism of him.
– Mawg
Aug 24 at 8:29
1
1
Or “Dude, I can see the stuff in your mouth when you’re eating, and it’s pretty gross!†This should provide enough embarrassment to stop this behaviour.
– Snow♦
Aug 23 at 21:55
Or “Dude, I can see the stuff in your mouth when you’re eating, and it’s pretty gross!†This should provide enough embarrassment to stop this behaviour.
– Snow♦
Aug 23 at 21:55
While I agree with both of these, it might be better to focus on the noise, as that makes it about what he is eating, and so less likely to be perceived as a criticism of him.
– Mawg
Aug 24 at 8:29
While I agree with both of these, it might be better to focus on the noise, as that makes it about what he is eating, and so less likely to be perceived as a criticism of him.
– Mawg
Aug 24 at 8:29
add a comment |Â
1
Is the problem hearing loud chewing noises or seeing food being chewed with the mouth open (or both)? You seem to touch on both of those in your question.
– Salmononius2
Aug 23 at 20:25
2
Edited, I hear it but don't see it.
– Ryguy
Aug 23 at 20:26
If you were able to see what he was chewing would it help process the sounds better and make it easier for you?
– solarflare
Aug 23 at 23:48
ick, no!!! Are you serious, or was that a wind-up?
– Mawg
Aug 24 at 8:27
@Ryguy How is he going to know that their is a(perceived) problem, if no one tells him?
– Mawg
Aug 24 at 8:28