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Maraya1969

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5. I have eaten with people who literally bite down on their fork and slide it through

Reply to Digit (Original post)

Tue Sep 10, 2013, 05:44 AM

Sep 2013

their teeth and even as I am writing this I am cringing. The sound could make me insane

I deal with it by never ever eating with someone that does that. If I happened to end up at a table with someone I would have to tell them to stop. Then again I don't remember it happening for years.

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Dealing with misophonia [View all] Digit Sep 2013 OP

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Evidently, it can be an aversion to many things Digit Sep 2013 #7

I have eaten with people who literally bite down on their fork and slide it through Maraya1969 Sep 2013 #5

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That was fascinating and helpful as well Digit Nov 2013 #11