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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My teen is really picky. If you went somewhere he didn't like or wasn't sure about, he might have ordered and tried it. Which would be a HUGE step for him. But if he didn't like it, he wouldn't eat it and then would have felt stupid and embarrassed. And then I feel weird because it is so unusual and I know that you were trying but I know he was trying too.

So just let go. Assume good intentions all around. Because the situation on our side is so much more awkward and uncomfortable than you know. [/quote]

+1, this is my 10 year old. She would politely agree to order something wherever people were stopping, but it's 50-50 (at best) if she'd like it. OP said the child ordered a plain cheeseburger - McDonald's frequently gets this wrong (one of the many reasons my family doesn't eat there anymore), so it's possible he bit into the burger and found it full of unwanted toppings. Ditto with Panera - maybe he's had the specific sandwich before but modified (e.g., no mayo) and didn't know to request the modifications. I'd feel bad the child didn't get food he could eat and would probably phrase it to the other child's parents as, "I'm afraid we missed the mark with meals for Larlo on this trip - if we do this again, is there a safer bet for takeout, or can we pack something he'd happily eat?".[/quote]

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