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Only if affects me somehow. Went on a business trip with 4 other travelers. I wanted to scout out unique restaurants that offered something I couldn't get at home. We ended up eating at Olive Garden and Red Lobster because they were scared of the other places I suggested - and they weren't spicy, just flavorful! I don't care if they want to eat a bland diet when they're at home, but it was me who had to compromise to their tastes on the trip!
Some people eat at Olive Garden or Chili's in New York City, when they could just as well have it at home (and not pay a premium for the Times Square location). Some people will never even take a bite of something that "looks" foreign, yet they'll subsist off the dollar menu at McDonalds. Some people won't know of what you speak when you say "chicken tikka masala" or "pad thai" or even "curry" or "hummus".
My question is: do you, even though you try to resist, look down on this behavior, lack of knowledge, or lack of curiosity?
looking down of someone might be a little to strong, but I do have to wonder: 1-how were they raised not to be willing to enjoy flavors and 2-do they have any idea what they are missing: 3-oh yes, do they have a real reason for not being adventuresome of is it just an idea they can't shake?
Our grandson in law is one of those eaters: when he even orders a hamburger from sonic, it is hold the tomoatoes, extra slice of onion, pickle on the side, not too much mustard, etc. It drives us nuts. His favorite Mexican or comfort food: Taco Bell.
you are right it isnt anyone's business, but we do have our opinions about people and their eating habits. If someone tries to force their ideas on me, thatt is wrong, if someone can't understand why I eat the way I do, that is ok and normal I will add.
I don't look down on them... but when they come over for dinner I struggle to come up with something to serve that they may like. We usually end up grilling burgers, steaks, or hot dogs for those kinds of situations.
It's also not very fun eating out with them, because your choices are often limited.
I don't care what other people want to eat but I generally try to steer them gently out of their comfort zone. It doesn't have to be exotic food, but I would rather go to some place interesting, especially when traveling. But if people want to go to a "boring" restaurant for a special event (or they're paying!) I will certainly not say no.
I agree with the other posters who have the "hold the blank, this on on the side, can I substitute xyz" people at the table. I feel like the server is going to give us all bad service based on the one difficult customer.
I voted "No". I'm a pretty adventurous eater and I'll try most things once. But I do have some limits with what I'll try (bugs and grubs are a couple) and I respect the fact that others might have limits as well.
Some people eat at Olive Garden or Chili's in New York City, when they could just as well have it at home (and not pay a premium for the Times Square location). Some people will never even take a bite of something that "looks" foreign, yet they'll subsist off the dollar menu at McDonalds. Some people won't know of what you speak when you say "chicken tikka masala" or "pad thai" or even "curry" or "hummus".
My question is: do you, even though you try to resist, look down on this behavior, lack of knowledge, or lack of curiosity?
No. But I won't be having dinner with them either.
I don't like people who feel they need to announce their disdain for a dish when they can simply demure. In that case, I'll speak up if it's rude. I can forgive a wince, but full-on bitter lemon face and pearl-clutching... I mean, we're adults, aren't we?
Obviously, I like food. But other people might not need to be culinarily adventurous when traveling, even though I think they're missing out on the travel experience. In fact, on long road trips like in a car or train, I have to eat a pretty bland diet or my stomach gets knotted. So food isn't everything when you travel.
Our grandson in law is one of those eaters: when he even orders a hamburger from sonic, it is hold the tomoatoes, extra slice of onion, pickle on the side, not too much mustard, etc. It drives us nuts.
Why would that drive you nuts? Don't ever invite me to go to Sonic with you.
Here's how I order a burger: No tomato, no lettuce, extra grilled onions, no mayo, easy on the mustard and ketchup (or easy on the sauce if I'm at In/Out), and the damn buns better be toasted/grilled.
Why order it with everything of I'm just going to remove the stuff I don't like? That's wasteful.
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