Is popping gum unprofessional?
The short answer is that it is appropriate to chew gum on the job, as long as you do it quietly. It is not appropriate, however, to pop bubbles, make smacking sounds or other unseemly noises that disturb others. Still, just because chewing is acceptable doesn’t mean it’s OK to gross out your co-workers.
How do you ask a coworker to stop chewing gum?
Invite your colleague to lunch or another more casual environment to ask her to tone down the gum chewing. Be honest but direct in explaining that a quiet and harmonious office environment is important to your ability to work. Let her know that you hope she is not offended.
How do you throw out gum?
Bacteria are all around and can be caught through coughs, sneezes, dirty hands, contaminated foods, chewed chewing gum and a sick person’s body fluids. The only way to dispose of your gum is by putting it into the garbage bin. Wrap it in a piece of scrap paper, junk mail or a corn husk. Toss the gum in the garbage.
Why is chewing gum rude?
DON’T CHEW GUM THEN! Loud chewing is distracting, gross, and makes you look sloppy, regardless of how nice the rest of you looks. Loud chewing is distracting, gross, and makes you look sloppy, regardless of how nice the rest of you looks.
Can you chew gum while working?
If you are chewing gum every time you exercise, then you could cause a lot of damage. If you must chew gum, then stick to sugar free varieties and those containing xylitol. Even sugar free chewing gum might not be very good for you.
What can you do with chewed gum?
11 Unusual Uses For Bubble Gum
- Retrieve valuable items that fell down the drain.
- Fill cracks and holes.
- Repair your loose eyeglasses.
- Fix your car’s leaky radiator or exhaust pipe until you can get to the mechanic.
- Treat heartburn (even though you knew that last slice of pizza was a bad idea).
- Make beautiful gum art.
How do you sneak gum in class?
You can also hide the gum under your tongue or on the roof of your mouth. Eventually, you will become skilled at speaking with gum in your mouth. If you lift up your upper lip to your nose you will see your gums. Hide your chewing gum there and suck back to flatten it.