In which of the following situations, if any, is it inappropriate to chew gum?

In which of the following situations, if any, is it inappropriate to chew gum? Published on 03.08.2017 → Survey conducted on 03.08.2017 on 7398 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

During a wedding

42%

During a funeral

47%

During a job interview/work meeting

58%

During a court appearance

54%

During a live performance

30%

During the national anthem

35%

During a religious service

42%

It's never inappropriate to chew gum

13%

Not sure

13%

During a wedding

42%

During a funeral

47%

During a job interview/work meeting

58%

During a court appearance

54%

During a live performance

30%

During the national anthem

35%

During a religious service

42%

It's never inappropriate to chew gum

13%

Not sure

13%

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