I keep some sugar-free mint gum in my carry-on bag to chew during take-off and landing to help with ear pressure. But otherwise I’ve largely turned to Binaca or Listerine spray for breath freshening, which for me is the major purpose of gum.
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I was never down with gum to start. Chewing something until its flavorless and then spitting it out is just a strict downgrade from snacking.
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People still chewing gum, but chewing gum is no longer a fashion trend. So they don't purposely show to you that they are chewing gum.
I do chewing gum when at work, to help me stay focused. I don't chewing gum while hanging out with friends to look cool, because it no longer a trend. Beside, it is not comfortable to speak while chewing gum.