Jared Tendler AMA

[Seriously...]

I have a habit with getting annoyed with other people's behavior when I'm playing poker. For instance, it drives me nuts when someone chews with his/her mouth open. Can you recommend some sort of meditation or something that can help me to politely ignore people whose habits annoy the crap out of me?

[Jared Tendler]

I have a habit with getting annoyed with other people's behavior when I'm playing poker. For instance, it drives me nuts when someone chews with his/her mouth open. Can you recommend some sort of meditation or something that can help me to politely ignore people whose habits annoy the crap out of me?

Why don't you ask them politely to chew with their mouth closed?

The other side of this is why does it bother you? Do you think it's rude? Is it just the sound? Understanding this can help you to come up with a phase that can help to keep you calm. There are often reasons why things bother us. Understand that and you might find some hidden expectations, or wishes that people would do what you want. By letting go of things you can't control - or by actually speaking up, you may find some inner peace with this even in the face of something annoying.