Do you chew gum?

Yes, I chew. Right from being a child I used to buy a round one wrapped in paper and the gum was pink. It was called something like Hubba Bubble. I could blow huge bubbles which burst and stuck all around my mouth.

My dad told me when I was little that if I swallowed my bubble gum it could wrap round my heart and kill me! Aaarrghh! Went right of it after that! As for chewing gum now, it just makes me hungry. My stomach thinks that food is coming.

I don't, but my mum and daughter were chewing gum fans.

Yes, I do. It's good for the teeth, I believe ....the sugar-free gum.

I had a bit of a gum habit before lockdown. I’ve only had online shops since then and haven’t ordered any, so I’ve broken it. Chewing gum is good for the teeth though.

My dentist suggested chewing sugar free gum but I was never allowed it as a child and can't bear the sight of anyone chewing so I keep a packet in the car.

Not much use at the moment though

No. I think it looks terrible, and anyway, as soon as the taste has gone (after about three chews) I hate the feel of it in my mouth.

Use it mainly when we fly to stop my ears hurting. Have got some left but don’t really think to eat it. Though perhaps it will have lost its flavour by the time we fly again.

I don't normally chew but after recent surgery my surgeon brought me a couple of packets and told me chewing it would help stop nausea. He was right it did help.

No, never. I hate to see anyone chewing away especially as they are talking at the same time. It's even worse to find it stuck to the pavement and then our shoes. Horrible stuff.

Yes. DH has heart problems and the drugs he takes give him a dry mouth so he chews gum to help moisten his mouth, so I chew along with him, but insists he stops in company etc??

I’m such a snob

Chewing gum is like many things, there’s a time and a place, preferably when you’re on your own,

Hate to see shop assistants chewing when they serve you, or people being interviewed on tv when chewing.

And Carole Middleton was shot down for being spotted chewing at Prince William’s RAF passing out ceremony or some such occasion.

No I don’t chew. It makes me feel hollow somehow! As if I’m expecting food I suppose. For those who do - Isn’t it tiring?
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Yes I do, but like calendar says, time and place... While walking, driving etc. never in public.
Wwm2, not snobbish, just good manners.
My dentist recommended it - the sugar free one, containing xylitol which is antiseptic.

No I can’t stand it, it gave me indigestion. Also hate to see other people chewing especially at important occasions or serving in shops, then I think it’s just rude. One daughter has some occasionally but nobody else I know seems to bother

No, never and would not let DC have it when they were young. I have never seen anyone in my family chewing gum, it was considered common when I was growing up.

I don't see the point either. And it gives me tummy ache.

(Not from swallowing it!) I think you take in unnecessary air, so its probably wind.

No, never chewed gum. Seems like a cow chewing on it's cud to be honest and my mother told me it was common to chew in public!

Oh nooooo!

I used to very occasionally have bubble gum as a child - could never actually blow bubbles - but I gave up the gum when they started using artificial sweeteners and lets just say I didn't need to eat extra roughage!!

oh yes, it keeps me out of the fridge for longer! being in lockdown and indoors more means i'm grazing so putting on a couple of pounds already.
I have the little pots of Wrigleys extra, 60 individual pieces in the pot so lasts for ages especially if i only have half of one at a time..they are peppermint flavour!

Didn't chew gum until lockdown. Broke a back tooth which left a sharp edge making my tongue sore. Of course all dentists are closed and I couldn't get a tooth repair kit anywhere. I read online to use chewed gum over the offending tooth as a temporary repair. Have to dispose of gum when eating so I've stopped snacking between meals. Think I may have lost a bit of weight too.

Yes I do. I have a very dry mouth to the point of not being able to swallow or talk. I find chewing promote water in my mouth and helps me. I don't chew with my mouth open and try not to chew while talking to other people.

Does your chewing gum lose its flavour
On the bedpost overnight?