Over gum? Seriously? I honestly can’t find it rude if someone is chewing gum around me.
Big deal. Honestly, there are serious issues surrounding Obama, but this person reports on gum? Hahahahahahaha, no wonder Obama is president.
You don't hold meetings with the leaders of the world's top powers chomping on gum. Its utterly classless.
Over gum, yes. I am an attorney; I’ve had jurors tell me they didn’t believe a witness because they were chewing gum on the witness stand. I guess its a sign of lack of respect and decorum. I would never chew gum in any sort of formal or business setting.