An etiquette expert, Laura Akano, is urging people in the UK to curb noisy eating habits, particularly when eating crispy snacks at work. Akano, who teaches English etiquette and manners, has created a “10-point plan” aimed at helping people keep snack sounds lower around co-workers. The advice focuses on modifying how food is eaten rather than avoiding snacks entirely. One specific recommendation highlighted by the outlet is a “soft crunch technique,” which is presented as a way to reduce the sharp, loud sounds that can carry in shared environments.
The push comes alongside a poll suggesting that noisy eating is the UK’s biggest annoyance, reinforcing why the guidance is being circulated. While the sources emphasize etiquette and workplace comfort, they do not include broader details about the poll’s methodology or additional findings beyond the claim that noisy eating ranks highest among complaints. Overall, the coverage presents Akano’s tips as practical manners advice for minimizing disruptive sounds during casual snack breaks.
