Sounds like slurping, chewing, tapping, and clicking can incite intense feelings of rage or panic, but have you ever wondered why?
According to scientists, hearing someone chew activates a part of our brains that typically only fires when YOU are the one doing the CHEWING. So hearing this sound can feel like an intrusion.
Science is cool! Wonder what other sounds we hate?
Here are the "Top 5 Most Annoying Sounds That Drive Us All Crazy."
- Forks scraping glass.
- Chalk on a blackboard.
- Females screaming.
- Babies crying.
- Electric Drill.
If you're a loud eater, the only real solution is to bring sharable snacks.
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