Question for adult picky eaters

[Anonymous]

This question is not for people with allergies, religious dietary needs, or who have physical or mental health issues.

If you are a “regular” adult picky eater, what steps do you take to ensure that no one else is burdened by your issues and behavior?

[Anonymous]

This is a gross question.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This question is not for people with allergies, religious dietary needs, or who have physical or mental health issues.

If you are a “regular” adult picky eater, what steps do you take to ensure that no one else is burdened by your issues and behavior?

I don't share meals with viscous or otherwise toxic people.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This question is not for people with allergies, religious dietary needs, or who have physical or mental health issues.

If you are a “regular” adult picky eater, what steps do you take to ensure that no one else is burdened by your issues and behavior?

I don't share meals with viscous or otherwise toxic people.

Did you mean “vicious”?

[Anonymous]

I don’t take any steps. If there’s food available I like to eat I eat it. If there’s not I say I’m not hungry or pick at a few things so no one notices anything.

[Anonymous]

I am not a picky eater, OP, but I know a few. They did not choose to be picky eaters. It is false for you to make a distinction between them and those with “physical and mental health issues”. They are the way they are.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am not a picky eater, OP, but I know a few. They did not choose to be picky eaters. It is false for you to make a distinction between them and those with “physical and mental health issues”. They are the way they are.

Yes and?

My dad is a picky eater who makes faces, complains, acts grossed out by the food others choose to eat, etc. He rejects all restaurant suggestions without even glancing at the menu online.

My friend who is picky brings her own food (plus more to share), eats ahead of time, acts pleasant and doesn’t expect others to cater to her. She menu-stalks and can go to almost any restaurant armed with a plan.

See the difference? Neither can help bring picky. What they can help is how they act and how they operate in society.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This question is not for people with allergies, religious dietary needs, or who have physical or mental health issues.

If you are a “regular” adult picky eater, what steps do you take to ensure that no one else is burdened by your issues and behavior?

I don't share meals with viscous or otherwise toxic people.

Did you mean “vicious”?

lol

[Anonymous]

I have a friend who will talk quietly with the waiter to ask what they recommend for the most plain, bland option on the menu. If all else fails, she’ll order a salad. She will not make a fuss and will agree to go anywhere.

[Anonymous]

Trust me, the burden is on me. I will eat what I like, and if the food is unpleasant to me, I will be hungry until I can get home and fix myself something later. I never make demands. This is the most important thing: I absolutely do not want anyone to notice or comment on what I eat. If you comment on what other people are consuming, you're the AH. Keep your opinions on what other people should or should not be eating or drinking to yourself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Trust me, the burden is on me. I will eat what I like, and if the food is unpleasant to me, I will be hungry until I can get home and fix myself something later. I never make demands. This is the most important thing: I absolutely do not want anyone to notice or comment on what I eat. If you comment on what other people are consuming, you're the AH. Keep your opinions on what other people should or should not be eating or drinking to yourself.

I’m sorry, can you show me where anyone suggested that anyone say anything to adult picky eaters? You may want to start your own thread, since you have nothing to contribute to this one.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Trust me, the burden is on me. I will eat what I like, and if the food is unpleasant to me, I will be hungry until I can get home and fix myself something later. I never make demands. This is the most important thing: I absolutely do not want anyone to notice or comment on what I eat. If you comment on what other people are consuming, you're the AH. Keep your opinions on what other people should or should not be eating or drinking to yourself.

I’m sorry, can you show me where anyone suggested that anyone say anything to adult picky eaters? You may want to start your own thread, since you have nothing to contribute to this one.

I’m a somewhat picky eater and totally understand where PP is coming from. I make sure to take food I like but don’t need people making nasty faces when I don’t take some of everything. I’ve read many posts on here where hosts disparage their guests for not eating everything that was served since they worked so hard to impress with the meal. Fine. I get it. But, please remember that the point of inviting others for a meal is not to show off your culinary prowess, but to spend time with others. When you’re the host, you’re supposed to make your guest feel comfortable and welcome.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Trust me, the burden is on me. I will eat what I like, and if the food is unpleasant to me, I will be hungry until I can get home and fix myself something later. I never make demands. This is the most important thing: I absolutely do not want anyone to notice or comment on what I eat. If you comment on what other people are consuming, you're the AH. Keep your opinions on what other people should or should not be eating or drinking to yourself.

I’m sorry, can you show me where anyone suggested that anyone say anything to adult picky eaters? You may want to start your own thread, since you have nothing to contribute to this one.

I’m a somewhat picky eater and totally understand where PP is coming from. I make sure to take food I like but don’t need people making nasty faces when I don’t take some of everything. I’ve read many posts on here where hosts disparage their guests for not eating everything that was served since they worked so hard to impress with the meal. Fine. I get it. But, please remember that the point of inviting others for a meal is not to show off your culinary prowess, but to spend time with others. When you’re the host, you’re supposed to make your guest feel comfortable and welcome.

If you indulge your pickiness to the point that literally anyone even notices, you are being a bad guest. I have a former roommate who was an extremely picky eater, and the only reason I knew about it at all was that I lived with her, and she challenged herself a lot because she cared about her nutritional needs, and she had a job that involved a lot of travel and corporate dinners and parties. When we went to parties and dinners, she ate beforehand and managed herself in such a way that no one noticed or cared how much she ate, or what she ate. I can think of a thousand ways not to eat every bite of every thing and have no one notice.

[Anonymous]

I do not think accommodating "picky" is really any different then vegan/vegetarian/low carb/no salt/gluten free/ on and on. When I make plans with someone, we find a desirable choice. At a big family meal, everyone should be able to find something.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This question is not for people with allergies, religious dietary needs, or who have physical or mental health issues.

If you are a “regular” adult picky eater, what steps do you take to ensure that no one else is burdened by your issues and behavior?

I don't share meals with viscous or otherwise toxic people.

Did you mean “vicious”?

She told she was picky. No thick liquid or pineapple, or people.