Facebook postWith the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics, a new concern has emerged in Japan, nuuhara (ヌーハラ、which is short for “noodle harassment
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I can't stand the sound of people plopping but I am okay with "slurping". In japan its part of their culture and shows respect to the chef who prepared the food.
Unless you're in Japan, a Japanese restuarant thats frequented by Japanese people, you really won't encounter "slurping"
So in conclusion like the tourists complaining about this: Stay away from asian Establishments or countries if you can't deal with their "customs"
I have sensory headphones that I wear whenever I know I'll be around people eating (ie. everyday at home). I'm autistic and misophonia is one of my things.
But also, a sound sensitivity disorder is totally different than people being like "ew you don't eat properly" because they expect people to change their cultural norms to make white tourists feel comfortable.
Have misophonia. Have also lived in Japan, currently live in China. Both are places where they slurp their noodles.
Yes, you are being ridiculous.
Yeah, I've got to live with slurping, and while I don't enjoy the sound, I'm not living in my own culture. I'm a guest here. I've had to learn to deal.
Besides, a good, honest slurp is a lot easier to bear than lip-smacking. Ugh, lip-smacking!
I'm Chinese American so yes I'm pro-slurp.
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Unless you're in Japan, a Japanese restuarant thats frequented by Japanese people, you really won't encounter "slurping"
So in conclusion like the tourists complaining about this: Stay away from asian Establishments or countries if you can't deal with their "customs"
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But also, a sound sensitivity disorder is totally different than people being like "ew you don't eat properly" because they expect people to change their cultural norms to make white tourists feel comfortable.
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Yes, you are being ridiculous.
Yeah, I've got to live with slurping, and while I don't enjoy the sound, I'm not living in my own culture. I'm a guest here. I've had to learn to deal.
Besides, a good, honest slurp is a lot easier to bear than lip-smacking. Ugh, lip-smacking!
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