Do you take a mouthful of your drink, with food still in your mouth?
@VivaLaDani13 (60761)
Perth, Australia
March 15, 2020 8:18am CST
I know this is such a weird question! I've seen actors and actresses do this so many times when watching a movie or TV show and it has always made me curious.
But I've also noticed people doing this while out at a cafe. It's not a big deal and I'm not freaking out about it or anything but it's not something I imagine to be a nice taste or pleasant texture in your mouth. Then again, I know some people dunk biscuits into their teas or coffees.
But otherwise, it makes me wonder why can't people swallow the food first, then have a drink of whatever you have because wouldn't it be all weird, slushy, squishy, wet food in your mouth?
Do you do this? Does it enhance your food or what?
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@VivaLaDani13 (60761)
• Perth, Australia
16 Mar 20
@kanuck1 I've never heard of that one before but that's interesting to know! May I please know the reason? Has it to do with the digestive system?
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@kanuck1 (4406)
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16 Mar 20
@VivaLaDani13 They say that eating and drinking at the same time dilutes the digestive juices. I don't know how true it is but it does seem to make a bit of sense.
I have been following that protocol for years and I'm never constipated. Like I said, I don't know how true it is.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60761)
• Perth, Australia
18 Mar 20
@kanuck1 That's interesting! I agree, I can't confirm or deny that but I'm glad that it's something that works for you personally!
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@JohnRoberts (109848)
• Los Angeles, California
15 Mar 20
It's because the food may be very dry in the mouth and you need some liquid to get it down.
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@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
15 Mar 20
Lol. Good thing you don’t see someone speaking with mouth full of food inside. Ewww
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@Mavic123456 (21893)
• Thailand
16 Mar 20
@VivaLaDani13 am good thanks, I have been busy. how’s your dad?
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@VivaLaDani13 (60761)
• Perth, Australia
16 Mar 20
@Mavic123456 No worries! Hopefully you are well too! He is doing good thank you kindly.
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@Lushlala (4028)
• Gaborone, Botswana
19 Mar 20
@VivaLaDani13 It's the only acceptable way
I've seen someone repeatedly taking a huge sip with a mouthful of food in their mouth and it was POSITIVELY DISGUSTING 
I've seen someone repeatedly taking a huge sip with a mouthful of food in their mouth and it was POSITIVELY DISGUSTING 1 person likes this
@VivaLaDani13 (60761)
• Perth, Australia
19 Mar 20
@Lushlala lol same with me! I need the food in my mouth to be completely gone before drinking anything.
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I wonder why they were doing that. I'm interested to know lol
@moffittjc (119193)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Mar 20
I finish my food first, then take a drink. But sometimes, the food you are chewing may be really dried out and hard to swallow, so in those instances it would behoove you to take a drink while you're still chewing. By the way, when I saw your title, I read "do you take a mouthful" and my mind immediately went down the gutter. I'm such a bad person, I'm going to hell for sure for having a dirty mind.
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@moffittjc (119193)
• Gainesville, Florida
23 Mar 20
@VivaLaDani13 You know me oh so well Dani! I'm always thinking dirty thoughts! I just can't help it, you have that effect on me! LOL
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@VivaLaDani13 (60761)
• Perth, Australia
19 Mar 20
@moffittjc Thank you for that as a few people said the same thing, that some mouthfuls may be needed if food is dry. I didn't think about that.
And yes! I promise that when I did the title, I thought "If Jeff reads this, he will have to say something dirty." 
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@VivaLaDani13 (60761)
• Perth, Australia
15 Mar 20
@JudyEv lol All good Judy! That's what I do too!
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@pumpkinjam (8584)
• United Kingdom
16 Mar 20
I usually finish my food first but sometimes have to have a drink to help it go down. If I'm just drinking water, it doesn't alter the flavour of the food. It doesn't make the food squishy in my mouth either.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60761)
• Perth, Australia
16 Mar 20
@pumpkinjam No worries. Thank you kindly for your answer. It's interesting to read why people do this.
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@Orson_Kart (6181)
• United Kingdom
22 Mar 20
Occasionally if the food is too hot or my mouth is dry. I try to remember to drink a glass of water prior to meals as it helps digestion. As you get older swallowing can be a big deal.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60761)
• Perth, Australia
22 Mar 20
@Orson_Kart Thank you for explaining that. That does make sense for sure.
@VivaLaDani13 (60761)
• Perth, Australia
22 Mar 20
@Sambriel 
No worries. Thank you for your answer.
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@amitkokiladitya (171932)
• Agra, India
19 Mar 20
Yes...and this makes my food taste better.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60761)
• Perth, Australia
19 Mar 20
@amitkokiladitya Interesting to know! Thank you for answering. 
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@freelancermariagrace (27250)
• Philippines
15 Mar 20
I always swallow my food first before I drink water.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60761)
• Perth, Australia
16 Mar 20
@freelancermariagrace I do the same. I don't want to mix food and drink together.
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@LowRiderX (22903)
• Serbia
5 May 20
I find it so disgusting After all, it’s not even healthy, one should not drink while eating ..
After all, it’s not even healthy, one should not drink while eating ..1 person likes this
@VivaLaDani13 (60761)
• Perth, Australia
7 May 20
@LowRiderX Yeah it's not something I'd ever do I don't think. 
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@VivaLaDani13 (60761)
• Perth, Australia
9 May 20
@LowRiderX Yeah there are just some weird / odd trends out there. Some are cool trends whilst others can just be....different.
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@esscuzi (87)
• Fresno, California
16 Mar 20
Depends. Surprisingly, taking a sip of water directly after taking a bite of a pastry (especially cookies) enhances the flavor for me. I rather dunk cookies in cold or regular temperature water, as opposed to milk.
Yes, I know how weird that sounds. LOL
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@VivaLaDani13 (60761)
• Perth, Australia
16 Mar 20
@esscuzi I've never heard that before! But no worries! Not weird. Different! But not weird. 
Thank you so much for sharing.
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@indiandevil (2410)
• Canada
15 Mar 20
I do this. I can't speak for everyone, but I have a hard time swallowing my food. So the drink helps with that. I think that's the only reason I do it. It might have something to do with the food being too hot though, I don't really know. Never thought about it until now.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60761)
• Perth, Australia
16 Mar 20
@indiandevil aw ok! Well that does bring to light why some people must do this! Thank you so very much for your answer.
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@crossbones27 (48638)
• Mojave, California
15 Mar 20
I have but its gross every time,
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@VivaLaDani13 (60761)
• Perth, Australia
16 Mar 20
@crossbones27 Thank you kindly for your answer.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60761)
• Perth, Australia
16 Mar 20
@id_peace No worries. Thank you so much for your answer!
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104630)
• United States
15 Mar 20
I sometimes find myself doing it if I've put too much in my mouth and want to make sure I've swallowed it all. For the most part, however, I take a bie, chew and swallow, hen take a sip of my drink if I need to.
I guess there are some things that a drink would enhance the taste of...
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@VivaLaDani13 (60761)
• Perth, Australia
16 Mar 20
@ScribbledAdNauseum That is very fair enough! Thank you so much for your answer.
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