A long time pet peeve of mine. . . one I have succumbed to a bit lately. . . whether it is just that I am joining the masses or simply forgetting my manners: Don’t show me your food as you are chewing it. . .
I am not a photographer of partially or non-chewed food so I don’t need to see it. . .(OK, I did recently egg on my husband to clown for a photo, and he showed his tongue while the color of Doritos. . . but that was one time too many.)
I am not a researcher of how food digestion begins in the mouth.
I do not wish to use the technique of watching your food as a diet to slim myself down.
And although I understand that at times an actor playing a role may need to portray someone forgetting their manners, if you are on a talk show or demonstrating food, don’t show me your food. . . I lost my appetite once you opened your mouth, so I won’t buy your product anyway. . .
Side note: bulging cheeks stretched by food (not to be confused with plump cheeks) are ONLY flattering on squirrels.