[foxglacier]

I agree but only because that's the standard for our culture so somebody not doing it is probably being disrespectful which means it becomes offensive to others because it normally only comes from people with some sort of negative feeling or inconsiderateness for those around them. In some cultures, noisy eating is the proper way and shows you're enjoying the food. Same goes for clothes, toilet sounds, etc. It's a lot more repulsive seeing a human poo on the street than a dog even though it's not fundamentally very different.

[thaumasiotes]

> even though it's not fundamentally very different.

There's a pretty significant difference; human diseases are much more likely to spread to other humans.

[joombaga]

> Same goes for clothes, toilet sounds, etc.

What do you mean "same goes"? Are you saying there are cultures in which being loud on the toilet is considered proper?

[throwaway-0001]

In China making noise with mouth when eating is considered respectful.

[Eisenstein]

No it isn't. You can slurp noodles without being rude but they do not consider 'loud mouth noises' respectful.

[throwaway-0001]

https://ali.mk/posts/the-role-of-noises-in-chinese-dining-et...

https://www.reddit.com/r/China/comments/6w5hux/slurping_nood...

+ personal questions to real Chinese people.

[Eisenstein]

First link: That is a Swedish robotics blog and the sources linked are just landing pages for Chinese tours or language lessons.

Second link: Where do they say that 'making loud mouth noises is a sign of respect'? They say 'people slurp noodles' which is exactly what I said.

[throwaway-0001]

> It's so common that the only logical explanation is that it is encouraged. It appears to be the norm and the non-slurper is the exception. I'm glad that your parents taught you to not slurp. You are an exceptional individual.

Anyway I’ve asked enough Chinese people about it to get the same answer. Not all do it, but some do it for these reasons.

I doubt you ever asked any Chinese.