Is it normal to be annoyed by loud chewing?
Yep.Totally normal
Yes—lots of people find loud chewing irritating. It’s a common pet peeve, especially when you can’t get away from the sound.
Absolutely. Chewing noises can be hard to ignore, and they often feel extra grating when you’re tired, stressed, or sitting close to someone. You’re not unusually fussy for finding them annoying; people vary a lot in how strongly sounds get under their skin.
If it’s a shared meal, a gentle “Could you chew with your mouth closed?” may do the trick. And if you’re the loud chewer: congratulations, you’ve discovered one of humanity’s most reliable minor annoyances.