Gum chewing

I know this is trivial with war, insane college shooters and out-of-control TV coverage, but gum chewing is driving me crazy. I think there must be a requirement for postal employees that they perfect gum chewing before being allowed to work the desk at the post office. Seriously, when was the last time you stood in line and actually watched a post office work NOT chomping away?

My aunt Jane (born in 1902) wrote in her diary that "they were so naughty - they chewed gum!" And my mother thought gum chewing should be done only in private.

Just look at Britany Spears - doesn't the fact that she's always chewing away (mouth open, of course) just punctuate the fact that she's just trashy?