Chew. Stop. Speak.

How many times have you been caught eating and somebody asks you a question? What do you do? Finish chewing and then speak. The person asking you a question will understand. Take your time.

Take your time and enjoy your meal as well as enjoy the conversation.

Plus, no one wants to see your food in your mouth. So, take the time to chew your food.

While you are at it, make sure the food you are putting in your mouth is small enough so that you are not spending minutes upon minutes chewing. Can you imagine if you were the person asking the question and you are waiting for your dinner pal to finish chewing. The momentum of conversation has dulled.

So remember…stop, chew, and speak