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One might believe that this statement has some truth to it. It is considered bad manners to talk while you are chewing your food. Let alone laughing (also a choking hazard). However it shouldn't be taken too seriously. Conversation on the dinner table can be fun while enjoying a meal with many other people. However conversation is done before taking a bite as talking with your mouth full is disrespectful to others and shows bad manners.
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