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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Personally I would not want to attend a dinner where the host had the OP’s attitude of intolerance and disdain of other people’s dietary needs or preferences. Why even have these people as friends if you do not respect their needs and choices?  And for the suggestion of sending an email saying here the menu so you can plan around it, that is completely inhospitable. If I received such an email I’d be offended and decline the invitation.[/quote]

That's the point...to weed you out. We're not talking about not wanting to accommodate *needs and restrictions.* But "preferences" can go hang. I'm not in charge of Paleo-Today-Noom-Tomorrow types who are all over the place and suddenly have new restrictions every month, only to come to the table with a "Oh never mind the mashed cauliflower you made me--the mashed potatoes smelled so good and it's a holiday so I'm going to treat myself."

Picky eaters or Speeeecialllll Dieterrrrsssss who can't make a plate from multiple options, which always include a plain green vegetable and/or a green salad in many Thanksgiving spreads, in addition to the lean protein that is turkey--can get over themselves. If you're so picky and precious, don't come. That is, indeed, the point. Allergies and legitimate restrictions, I'm happy to work with you. Suddenly South Beach, you can stay home.[/quote]

The problem is you’re interpretation of a legitimate restriction. If some has heart disease and does not want to eat a fat laden meal is that legitimate? Is being a vegetarian legitimate to you? Vegetarians don’t want to eat just steamed kale.[/quote]

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