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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's one meal. People act like not eating at one meal is the end of the world. Or not eating exactly what they want. Consider it a fast and offer up to Buddha, Jessus, sky spirit, whatever.

For the people going for a week-- it's a great chance to take your hosts out as a treat. [/quote]

I’m fine not eating the meal or taking just a couple bites.  But it’s the rude comments…[/quote]

Yeah, I know. And it's a good reminder on here even to the most well-meaning not to "push" food or drink. [/quote]

If you have food issues, stop eating with people. Do other things together that don't involve food.[/quote]

I agree it is really annoying. Or people with big restrictions who don't say so beforehand. I hate it because it means I go through a lot of effort cooking and then people don't eat. OP should actually say she's raw vegan or whatever suits her best. It's helpful for me as a hostess to know what people like, way better than seeing someone not eat and feeling like I tried to please and it wasn't even worth it.[/quote]

+1. I would never be so rude as the host to ask you why you weren’t eating. But you should actually answer honestly and respectfully. “I unfortunately don’t care for green bean casserole but I am enjoying this cranberry spritzer, thank you!” It’s annoying to host and go to the trouble only to discover your guest can’t/won’t eat what I made. [/quote]

You don't need to be that honest just say you're not that hungry.[/quote]

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