If you go to someone's house for dinner and you don't like what they serve.

Do you tell the person or just eat a little? Yesterday I went to my aunt's house for dinner. My aunt served small chicken legs and a few vegetables. The veggies were great, but I can't eat chicken legs. I also hate dark meat. I cut a few pieces off the bone and my aunt got offended that I didn't eat more. My aunt is almost 80 and I realize some older people get offended, but I feel that I did the right thing but just eating a little.

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I usually just choke it down...although not before Ive let it slip that I had a huge lunch that just isnt sitting right

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I would have done the same as you. And explained that I just don't like chicken legs, but the veggies were delicious if they would have questioned me.

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I think what you did was ok. I entertain often & I don't expect all my gusets to love everything I make every time.

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Posted by hbugal

I usually just choke it down...although not before Ive let it slip that I had a huge lunch that just isnt sitting right

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i would rather choke down a little than risk hurting their feelings. i would definitely go with the excuse that your lunch isn't sitting well with you - that's gotten me through an inedible meal several times

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Posted by Blu-ize

Posted by hbugal

I usually just choke it down...although not before Ive let it slip that I had a huge lunch that just isnt sitting right

this is my standby...

just looking at me, you know I never missed a meal, but a little indigestion goes a long way.

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I agree-- I always tell ppl that I had a big lunch and my stomach's not feeling that great.
I'm one of the world's pickiest eaters unfortunately...

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I do the same thing. I eat a little and then let the host know that my stomach has not been feeling well.

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i'll try to eat whatever is served, even if it's just a little. But i don't eat meat, so if meat is being served I won't eat it... that's the one instance when I won't just eat something to spare feelings.

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I try to eat at least a little aso and I tell the cook how great it is. If they ask why I'm not eating more I'll say I had a big lunch or my stomach is upset and so on, but I ALWAYS try to eat a little. If it's an allergy or a huge food issue I will not eat it, but for the most part I have a healthy appetite and eat lots

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i try to scarf it down.. just to be respectful.. then i chase it down with my drink

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i'll usually find something that i like and just eat alot of that. then if they bring up that i didnt eat alot, i say that i had a big lunch.

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I cut things into itty bitty pieces and move them around my plate A LOT.

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I think you did the right thing.

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It happens to me a lot since I don't like most meat and am very picky with other foods too.

Mostly everyone knows by now (so they always have chicken for me, lol), but I usually just say that I don't eat that type of meat. Then I just eat a lot of the other food that is served.

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I eat what I do like, push it around my plate & try to eat a little bit if I can.

I know people who often use fake allergies as an excuse not to eat something. Won't try that again.
At a seder, I made the mistake of telling the Rabbi I was allergic to Gefilte fish. When they asked if I was allergic to all fish, I said no just Gefilte (of course, not knowing Gefilte fish was just a mixture of ground fish) Good thing he had a sense of humor & a lot of understanding for the shiksa.

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For my 80 year old aunt, I would have tried to eat a little and then hid the rest in my napkin for later disposal

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I would say that my stomach has been bothering me all day and thats why you cant eat or eat that much.

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I usually just don't eat. I dont eat much at other peoples houses anyway. I am a very picky eater so i normally dont eat anywere else unless i know what they are cooking before hand.

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I usually blame it on an upset stomach.

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I eat what I like.

I don't want to waste it by eating a bite or two...usually I'll give my portion to my dh.

I try to be offensive in the outset and ask the host what's on the menu...this way I can let them know early on if I am going to eat...or I offer to bring something I know I like.

I have too many food issues...which thankfully my friends/family know and accept.

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Posted by nrthshgrl

I eat what I do like, push it around my plate & try to eat a little bit if I can.

I know people who often use fake allergies as an excuse not to eat something. Won't try that again.
At a seder, I made the mistake of telling the Rabbi I was allergic to Gefilte fish. When they asked if I was allergic to all fish, I said no just Gefilte (of course, not knowing Gefilte fish was just a mixture of ground fish) Good thing he had a sense of humor & a lot of understanding for the shiksa.

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i would just eat a little