Why do women put their hand in front of their mouth?

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For example while eating and they want to talk or when they laugh they do it too... I noticed a lot of girls does that while men doesn't do it at all 😄

sage2021 · Accepted Answer

I sure wish I had covered my mouth while eating a whole cherry tomatoe. It bursts open and the seeds flew out of my mouth all the way across the dinner table. Everyone saw them and kept looking at those flying seeds until they landed somewhere on the table.

This dinner was a very special dinner. I had a big crush on this guy and his Mom invited me over to dinner. So, I guess they weren't very impressed with me.

Then I got so stressed out, I ended up with a stomach ache and couldn't even eat.

A horrible experience for a 16 year old girl!

Daniela1982 · Accepted Answer

When they want to hold in a gasp, burp, or their bad breath.

Chazmatazz269 · Accepted Answer

It used to be widely considered rude to show the inside of your mouth. It only seems like men don’t do that as much because ungentlemanly men have been socially acceptable for longer than unladylike women. It’s a learned behavior based in etiquette. Unladylike women are very popular now. Like all other etiquette behaviors, that one will be gone soon enough.

Static_In_The_Attic · Accepted Answer

I’m sure everyone has a reason for putting their hand in front of their mouth & I’m sure women do too. As for me I have notice that some women cover their mouth to cover up fucked up, yellow or missing teeth especially when you make them laugh.

NotTacocaT6969 · Answer

Most women are taught manners as small children.  Covering the mouth while it’s open and facing someone else is pretty basic training.

Pillubi · Answer

Cause it used to be socially rude for women to laugh freely or loudly. We are still having the hangover of that

HelpfulWoman · Answer

i was taught speaking with a mouth full of food wasn't good in general, so i guess it can be seen as a way to get around the "impoliteness" of it.

Brainsbeforebeauty · Answer

I only do that if I spit when I talk 😂 or if someone makes me laugh while I’m drinking something so it don’t spew out at them🤣

CrabCakes11 · Answer

It could be insecurity, they were taught to, or to avoid spitting on people.

bobalife · Answer

Good mannerism and I think it’s kind of a habit for me too lol

Horse-girl · Answer

It's better manners, so you ou don't show all the food in your mouth while you're eating.

Anonymous · Answer

To hide food in/around their mouths while eating, hide teeth/mouth when laughing. So they’re feeling uncomfortable and insecure and want to look more elegant while eating or laughing.

DishLady · Answer

Only some women do that. So where along the line they thought it was cute and it became a habit.

laly520 · Answer

good manners, being polite or just a habit

Wiredone · Answer

It's so common to see that I never thought about it. I can understand if they have food in their mouth.

Anonymous · Answer

It used to be etiquette. Now it's just learned as feminine. I've never done this. Take small bites and close the mouth.

Anonymous · Answer

She got Halitosis and is trying to hide it when she laughs. 😆

electromagnetic · Answer

I guess to look graceful while we laugh like hyenas.

lorenzomichael · Answer

I thought only Chinese chicks do that when they laugh. maybe the chicks you know don’t have any teeth. I’m just saying.

LaurenM1997 · Answer

I don’t do any of those things

NathanDavis · Answer

they know better...

jahaims · Answer

It's considered good manners

dolemite58 · Answer

Cuz they have bad breath 😋

Anonymous · Answer

So we dont make it rain lmao

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