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[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️", ">\n\nMy parents thought I was picky for years. I'd get in trouble for not eating things or they would be upset if we went to a restaurant and I ended up in a bathroom for 29 min right after, turns out I had low bacteria in my gut and severe IBS which I still struggle with. \nThere's lots of foods I'd love to try but I know the things I can eat without ending up in terrible pain for hours sitting in the bathroom." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️", ">\n\nMy parents thought I was picky for years. I'd get in trouble for not eating things or they would be upset if we went to a restaurant and I ended up in a bathroom for 29 min right after, turns out I had low bacteria in my gut and severe IBS which I still struggle with. \nThere's lots of foods I'd love to try but I know the things I can eat without ending up in terrible pain for hours sitting in the bathroom.", ">\n\nLol ok now go eat some snails, rabbit brain, sheep intestine, chicken heart or goat testicles.\nYou say totally normal food items from not just a western diet but am extremely dumbed down American bland as fuck diet.\nJust don’t be rude and you good." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️", ">\n\nMy parents thought I was picky for years. I'd get in trouble for not eating things or they would be upset if we went to a restaurant and I ended up in a bathroom for 29 min right after, turns out I had low bacteria in my gut and severe IBS which I still struggle with. \nThere's lots of foods I'd love to try but I know the things I can eat without ending up in terrible pain for hours sitting in the bathroom.", ">\n\nLol ok now go eat some snails, rabbit brain, sheep intestine, chicken heart or goat testicles.\nYou say totally normal food items from not just a western diet but am extremely dumbed down American bland as fuck diet.\nJust don’t be rude and you good.", ">\n\nI finally got to try escargot when I was in New Orleans a few months ago. It was great" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️", ">\n\nMy parents thought I was picky for years. I'd get in trouble for not eating things or they would be upset if we went to a restaurant and I ended up in a bathroom for 29 min right after, turns out I had low bacteria in my gut and severe IBS which I still struggle with. \nThere's lots of foods I'd love to try but I know the things I can eat without ending up in terrible pain for hours sitting in the bathroom.", ">\n\nLol ok now go eat some snails, rabbit brain, sheep intestine, chicken heart or goat testicles.\nYou say totally normal food items from not just a western diet but am extremely dumbed down American bland as fuck diet.\nJust don’t be rude and you good.", ">\n\nI finally got to try escargot when I was in New Orleans a few months ago. It was great", ">\n\n\nescargot \n\nBecause writing snails as food sounds too disgusting" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️", ">\n\nMy parents thought I was picky for years. I'd get in trouble for not eating things or they would be upset if we went to a restaurant and I ended up in a bathroom for 29 min right after, turns out I had low bacteria in my gut and severe IBS which I still struggle with. \nThere's lots of foods I'd love to try but I know the things I can eat without ending up in terrible pain for hours sitting in the bathroom.", ">\n\nLol ok now go eat some snails, rabbit brain, sheep intestine, chicken heart or goat testicles.\nYou say totally normal food items from not just a western diet but am extremely dumbed down American bland as fuck diet.\nJust don’t be rude and you good.", ">\n\nI finally got to try escargot when I was in New Orleans a few months ago. It was great", ">\n\n\nescargot \n\nBecause writing snails as food sounds too disgusting", ">\n\n…or because snails is an English word and it’s a traditionally French dish?\nLol apparently this comment was highly offensive. I’ve been blocked" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️", ">\n\nMy parents thought I was picky for years. I'd get in trouble for not eating things or they would be upset if we went to a restaurant and I ended up in a bathroom for 29 min right after, turns out I had low bacteria in my gut and severe IBS which I still struggle with. \nThere's lots of foods I'd love to try but I know the things I can eat without ending up in terrible pain for hours sitting in the bathroom.", ">\n\nLol ok now go eat some snails, rabbit brain, sheep intestine, chicken heart or goat testicles.\nYou say totally normal food items from not just a western diet but am extremely dumbed down American bland as fuck diet.\nJust don’t be rude and you good.", ">\n\nI finally got to try escargot when I was in New Orleans a few months ago. It was great", ">\n\n\nescargot \n\nBecause writing snails as food sounds too disgusting", ">\n\n…or because snails is an English word and it’s a traditionally French dish?\nLol apparently this comment was highly offensive. I’ve been blocked", ">\n\nI don't care what people eat. But if I'm cooking for you, you better not micro-manage my dish with 15 different requests because you don't like this and that. Either eat what I want to make or make something for yourself." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️", ">\n\nMy parents thought I was picky for years. I'd get in trouble for not eating things or they would be upset if we went to a restaurant and I ended up in a bathroom for 29 min right after, turns out I had low bacteria in my gut and severe IBS which I still struggle with. \nThere's lots of foods I'd love to try but I know the things I can eat without ending up in terrible pain for hours sitting in the bathroom.", ">\n\nLol ok now go eat some snails, rabbit brain, sheep intestine, chicken heart or goat testicles.\nYou say totally normal food items from not just a western diet but am extremely dumbed down American bland as fuck diet.\nJust don’t be rude and you good.", ">\n\nI finally got to try escargot when I was in New Orleans a few months ago. It was great", ">\n\n\nescargot \n\nBecause writing snails as food sounds too disgusting", ">\n\n…or because snails is an English word and it’s a traditionally French dish?\nLol apparently this comment was highly offensive. I’ve been blocked", ">\n\nI don't care what people eat. But if I'm cooking for you, you better not micro-manage my dish with 15 different requests because you don't like this and that. Either eat what I want to make or make something for yourself.", ">\n\nif I'm cooking for someone, i want them to like my food. so I'll make something they like. even if that means fulfilling 15 different requests. what's the point in feeding someone if you know they won't eat it or enjoy it?" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️", ">\n\nMy parents thought I was picky for years. I'd get in trouble for not eating things or they would be upset if we went to a restaurant and I ended up in a bathroom for 29 min right after, turns out I had low bacteria in my gut and severe IBS which I still struggle with. \nThere's lots of foods I'd love to try but I know the things I can eat without ending up in terrible pain for hours sitting in the bathroom.", ">\n\nLol ok now go eat some snails, rabbit brain, sheep intestine, chicken heart or goat testicles.\nYou say totally normal food items from not just a western diet but am extremely dumbed down American bland as fuck diet.\nJust don’t be rude and you good.", ">\n\nI finally got to try escargot when I was in New Orleans a few months ago. It was great", ">\n\n\nescargot \n\nBecause writing snails as food sounds too disgusting", ">\n\n…or because snails is an English word and it’s a traditionally French dish?\nLol apparently this comment was highly offensive. I’ve been blocked", ">\n\nI don't care what people eat. But if I'm cooking for you, you better not micro-manage my dish with 15 different requests because you don't like this and that. Either eat what I want to make or make something for yourself.", ">\n\nif I'm cooking for someone, i want them to like my food. so I'll make something they like. even if that means fulfilling 15 different requests. what's the point in feeding someone if you know they won't eat it or enjoy it?", ">\n\nYes me too. I agree for guests. I'm more talking about the situation where you may be cooking for a partner or kids, even roommates... day in, day out.\nI'll happily please guests (otherwise what's the point, I agree), but anyone who is privileged enough for me to cook for them everyday can either eat what I cook or cook for themselves once the kitchen is free. Fulfilling requests when you're already doing a massive favour by cooking every day is just a big no from me. That's how I was brought up, either be grateful or don't eat. And it's how I intend to cook for anyone who lives with me. \nAnd if I'm hosting a dinner party, then I will make a crowd pleaser but it will be impossible to fulfill requests if everyone has them." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️", ">\n\nMy parents thought I was picky for years. I'd get in trouble for not eating things or they would be upset if we went to a restaurant and I ended up in a bathroom for 29 min right after, turns out I had low bacteria in my gut and severe IBS which I still struggle with. \nThere's lots of foods I'd love to try but I know the things I can eat without ending up in terrible pain for hours sitting in the bathroom.", ">\n\nLol ok now go eat some snails, rabbit brain, sheep intestine, chicken heart or goat testicles.\nYou say totally normal food items from not just a western diet but am extremely dumbed down American bland as fuck diet.\nJust don’t be rude and you good.", ">\n\nI finally got to try escargot when I was in New Orleans a few months ago. It was great", ">\n\n\nescargot \n\nBecause writing snails as food sounds too disgusting", ">\n\n…or because snails is an English word and it’s a traditionally French dish?\nLol apparently this comment was highly offensive. I’ve been blocked", ">\n\nI don't care what people eat. But if I'm cooking for you, you better not micro-manage my dish with 15 different requests because you don't like this and that. Either eat what I want to make or make something for yourself.", ">\n\nif I'm cooking for someone, i want them to like my food. so I'll make something they like. even if that means fulfilling 15 different requests. what's the point in feeding someone if you know they won't eat it or enjoy it?", ">\n\nYes me too. I agree for guests. I'm more talking about the situation where you may be cooking for a partner or kids, even roommates... day in, day out.\nI'll happily please guests (otherwise what's the point, I agree), but anyone who is privileged enough for me to cook for them everyday can either eat what I cook or cook for themselves once the kitchen is free. Fulfilling requests when you're already doing a massive favour by cooking every day is just a big no from me. That's how I was brought up, either be grateful or don't eat. And it's how I intend to cook for anyone who lives with me. \nAnd if I'm hosting a dinner party, then I will make a crowd pleaser but it will be impossible to fulfill requests if everyone has them.", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? What, you want a fuckin’ sticker?" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️", ">\n\nMy parents thought I was picky for years. I'd get in trouble for not eating things or they would be upset if we went to a restaurant and I ended up in a bathroom for 29 min right after, turns out I had low bacteria in my gut and severe IBS which I still struggle with. \nThere's lots of foods I'd love to try but I know the things I can eat without ending up in terrible pain for hours sitting in the bathroom.", ">\n\nLol ok now go eat some snails, rabbit brain, sheep intestine, chicken heart or goat testicles.\nYou say totally normal food items from not just a western diet but am extremely dumbed down American bland as fuck diet.\nJust don’t be rude and you good.", ">\n\nI finally got to try escargot when I was in New Orleans a few months ago. It was great", ">\n\n\nescargot \n\nBecause writing snails as food sounds too disgusting", ">\n\n…or because snails is an English word and it’s a traditionally French dish?\nLol apparently this comment was highly offensive. I’ve been blocked", ">\n\nI don't care what people eat. But if I'm cooking for you, you better not micro-manage my dish with 15 different requests because you don't like this and that. Either eat what I want to make or make something for yourself.", ">\n\nif I'm cooking for someone, i want them to like my food. so I'll make something they like. even if that means fulfilling 15 different requests. what's the point in feeding someone if you know they won't eat it or enjoy it?", ">\n\nYes me too. I agree for guests. I'm more talking about the situation where you may be cooking for a partner or kids, even roommates... day in, day out.\nI'll happily please guests (otherwise what's the point, I agree), but anyone who is privileged enough for me to cook for them everyday can either eat what I cook or cook for themselves once the kitchen is free. Fulfilling requests when you're already doing a massive favour by cooking every day is just a big no from me. That's how I was brought up, either be grateful or don't eat. And it's how I intend to cook for anyone who lives with me. \nAnd if I'm hosting a dinner party, then I will make a crowd pleaser but it will be impossible to fulfill requests if everyone has them.", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? What, you want a fuckin’ sticker?", ">\n\nYou say you're not a picky eater but then make a big deal about being okay eating French toast, pancakes and delicious pork belly. Then you go on to say that you don't like raw bell pepper. Tell me a nasty food you like and I'll believe you." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️", ">\n\nMy parents thought I was picky for years. I'd get in trouble for not eating things or they would be upset if we went to a restaurant and I ended up in a bathroom for 29 min right after, turns out I had low bacteria in my gut and severe IBS which I still struggle with. \nThere's lots of foods I'd love to try but I know the things I can eat without ending up in terrible pain for hours sitting in the bathroom.", ">\n\nLol ok now go eat some snails, rabbit brain, sheep intestine, chicken heart or goat testicles.\nYou say totally normal food items from not just a western diet but am extremely dumbed down American bland as fuck diet.\nJust don’t be rude and you good.", ">\n\nI finally got to try escargot when I was in New Orleans a few months ago. It was great", ">\n\n\nescargot \n\nBecause writing snails as food sounds too disgusting", ">\n\n…or because snails is an English word and it’s a traditionally French dish?\nLol apparently this comment was highly offensive. I’ve been blocked", ">\n\nI don't care what people eat. But if I'm cooking for you, you better not micro-manage my dish with 15 different requests because you don't like this and that. Either eat what I want to make or make something for yourself.", ">\n\nif I'm cooking for someone, i want them to like my food. so I'll make something they like. even if that means fulfilling 15 different requests. what's the point in feeding someone if you know they won't eat it or enjoy it?", ">\n\nYes me too. I agree for guests. I'm more talking about the situation where you may be cooking for a partner or kids, even roommates... day in, day out.\nI'll happily please guests (otherwise what's the point, I agree), but anyone who is privileged enough for me to cook for them everyday can either eat what I cook or cook for themselves once the kitchen is free. Fulfilling requests when you're already doing a massive favour by cooking every day is just a big no from me. That's how I was brought up, either be grateful or don't eat. And it's how I intend to cook for anyone who lives with me. \nAnd if I'm hosting a dinner party, then I will make a crowd pleaser but it will be impossible to fulfill requests if everyone has them.", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? What, you want a fuckin’ sticker?", ">\n\nYou say you're not a picky eater but then make a big deal about being okay eating French toast, pancakes and delicious pork belly. Then you go on to say that you don't like raw bell pepper. Tell me a nasty food you like and I'll believe you.", ">\n\nBelieve it or not, but my mom raised me in a similar way, and I am picky. But, since I'm an adult, I'm allowed to be picky. I'm allowed to choose to eat something or not to eat it. \nNow, that's not to say I won't eat foods I don't prefer if it's all I got, or even food I don't like at all if I'm hungry enough." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️", ">\n\nMy parents thought I was picky for years. I'd get in trouble for not eating things or they would be upset if we went to a restaurant and I ended up in a bathroom for 29 min right after, turns out I had low bacteria in my gut and severe IBS which I still struggle with. \nThere's lots of foods I'd love to try but I know the things I can eat without ending up in terrible pain for hours sitting in the bathroom.", ">\n\nLol ok now go eat some snails, rabbit brain, sheep intestine, chicken heart or goat testicles.\nYou say totally normal food items from not just a western diet but am extremely dumbed down American bland as fuck diet.\nJust don’t be rude and you good.", ">\n\nI finally got to try escargot when I was in New Orleans a few months ago. It was great", ">\n\n\nescargot \n\nBecause writing snails as food sounds too disgusting", ">\n\n…or because snails is an English word and it’s a traditionally French dish?\nLol apparently this comment was highly offensive. I’ve been blocked", ">\n\nI don't care what people eat. But if I'm cooking for you, you better not micro-manage my dish with 15 different requests because you don't like this and that. Either eat what I want to make or make something for yourself.", ">\n\nif I'm cooking for someone, i want them to like my food. so I'll make something they like. even if that means fulfilling 15 different requests. what's the point in feeding someone if you know they won't eat it or enjoy it?", ">\n\nYes me too. I agree for guests. I'm more talking about the situation where you may be cooking for a partner or kids, even roommates... day in, day out.\nI'll happily please guests (otherwise what's the point, I agree), but anyone who is privileged enough for me to cook for them everyday can either eat what I cook or cook for themselves once the kitchen is free. Fulfilling requests when you're already doing a massive favour by cooking every day is just a big no from me. That's how I was brought up, either be grateful or don't eat. And it's how I intend to cook for anyone who lives with me. \nAnd if I'm hosting a dinner party, then I will make a crowd pleaser but it will be impossible to fulfill requests if everyone has them.", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? What, you want a fuckin’ sticker?", ">\n\nYou say you're not a picky eater but then make a big deal about being okay eating French toast, pancakes and delicious pork belly. Then you go on to say that you don't like raw bell pepper. Tell me a nasty food you like and I'll believe you.", ">\n\nBelieve it or not, but my mom raised me in a similar way, and I am picky. But, since I'm an adult, I'm allowed to be picky. I'm allowed to choose to eat something or not to eat it. \nNow, that's not to say I won't eat foods I don't prefer if it's all I got, or even food I don't like at all if I'm hungry enough.", ">\n\nIdk sounds like your projecting a shitty childhood onto others, might wanna get that checked on" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️", ">\n\nMy parents thought I was picky for years. I'd get in trouble for not eating things or they would be upset if we went to a restaurant and I ended up in a bathroom for 29 min right after, turns out I had low bacteria in my gut and severe IBS which I still struggle with. \nThere's lots of foods I'd love to try but I know the things I can eat without ending up in terrible pain for hours sitting in the bathroom.", ">\n\nLol ok now go eat some snails, rabbit brain, sheep intestine, chicken heart or goat testicles.\nYou say totally normal food items from not just a western diet but am extremely dumbed down American bland as fuck diet.\nJust don’t be rude and you good.", ">\n\nI finally got to try escargot when I was in New Orleans a few months ago. It was great", ">\n\n\nescargot \n\nBecause writing snails as food sounds too disgusting", ">\n\n…or because snails is an English word and it’s a traditionally French dish?\nLol apparently this comment was highly offensive. I’ve been blocked", ">\n\nI don't care what people eat. But if I'm cooking for you, you better not micro-manage my dish with 15 different requests because you don't like this and that. Either eat what I want to make or make something for yourself.", ">\n\nif I'm cooking for someone, i want them to like my food. so I'll make something they like. even if that means fulfilling 15 different requests. what's the point in feeding someone if you know they won't eat it or enjoy it?", ">\n\nYes me too. I agree for guests. I'm more talking about the situation where you may be cooking for a partner or kids, even roommates... day in, day out.\nI'll happily please guests (otherwise what's the point, I agree), but anyone who is privileged enough for me to cook for them everyday can either eat what I cook or cook for themselves once the kitchen is free. Fulfilling requests when you're already doing a massive favour by cooking every day is just a big no from me. That's how I was brought up, either be grateful or don't eat. And it's how I intend to cook for anyone who lives with me. \nAnd if I'm hosting a dinner party, then I will make a crowd pleaser but it will be impossible to fulfill requests if everyone has them.", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? What, you want a fuckin’ sticker?", ">\n\nYou say you're not a picky eater but then make a big deal about being okay eating French toast, pancakes and delicious pork belly. Then you go on to say that you don't like raw bell pepper. Tell me a nasty food you like and I'll believe you.", ">\n\nBelieve it or not, but my mom raised me in a similar way, and I am picky. But, since I'm an adult, I'm allowed to be picky. I'm allowed to choose to eat something or not to eat it. \nNow, that's not to say I won't eat foods I don't prefer if it's all I got, or even food I don't like at all if I'm hungry enough.", ">\n\nIdk sounds like your projecting a shitty childhood onto others, might wanna get that checked on", ">\n\nI agree with OP. My childhood was fine. I’m not fussy at all but my brother is. Like super picky, to the point of being childish. He can’t have mushrooms in anything anyone makes, or peas, celery, he’s only come around to eating cheese, and even then only basic cheese. Can’t eat egg yokes. All forms of cake are a no. That’s just to name a few. He’s 30.\nIt’s ok to have preferences but there’s something about watching a grown ass man react to peas the way he does that makes wrinkle my forehead like ‘dude chill.’\nIf you are that fussy you are spoiled and coddled. Being born in environments where food security is not an issue will warrant some fussy eaters. Is what it is.\nI’m a 6 years older than him but there was deffo a difference in our parents income levels when I was a kid and when he was. And you can see the difference that had. I had to eat whatever was put in front of me or not at all as it was all we had. When he came around and because he’s the youngest he was catered to a lot more." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️", ">\n\nMy parents thought I was picky for years. I'd get in trouble for not eating things or they would be upset if we went to a restaurant and I ended up in a bathroom for 29 min right after, turns out I had low bacteria in my gut and severe IBS which I still struggle with. \nThere's lots of foods I'd love to try but I know the things I can eat without ending up in terrible pain for hours sitting in the bathroom.", ">\n\nLol ok now go eat some snails, rabbit brain, sheep intestine, chicken heart or goat testicles.\nYou say totally normal food items from not just a western diet but am extremely dumbed down American bland as fuck diet.\nJust don’t be rude and you good.", ">\n\nI finally got to try escargot when I was in New Orleans a few months ago. It was great", ">\n\n\nescargot \n\nBecause writing snails as food sounds too disgusting", ">\n\n…or because snails is an English word and it’s a traditionally French dish?\nLol apparently this comment was highly offensive. I’ve been blocked", ">\n\nI don't care what people eat. But if I'm cooking for you, you better not micro-manage my dish with 15 different requests because you don't like this and that. Either eat what I want to make or make something for yourself.", ">\n\nif I'm cooking for someone, i want them to like my food. so I'll make something they like. even if that means fulfilling 15 different requests. what's the point in feeding someone if you know they won't eat it or enjoy it?", ">\n\nYes me too. I agree for guests. I'm more talking about the situation where you may be cooking for a partner or kids, even roommates... day in, day out.\nI'll happily please guests (otherwise what's the point, I agree), but anyone who is privileged enough for me to cook for them everyday can either eat what I cook or cook for themselves once the kitchen is free. Fulfilling requests when you're already doing a massive favour by cooking every day is just a big no from me. That's how I was brought up, either be grateful or don't eat. And it's how I intend to cook for anyone who lives with me. \nAnd if I'm hosting a dinner party, then I will make a crowd pleaser but it will be impossible to fulfill requests if everyone has them.", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? What, you want a fuckin’ sticker?", ">\n\nYou say you're not a picky eater but then make a big deal about being okay eating French toast, pancakes and delicious pork belly. Then you go on to say that you don't like raw bell pepper. Tell me a nasty food you like and I'll believe you.", ">\n\nBelieve it or not, but my mom raised me in a similar way, and I am picky. But, since I'm an adult, I'm allowed to be picky. I'm allowed to choose to eat something or not to eat it. \nNow, that's not to say I won't eat foods I don't prefer if it's all I got, or even food I don't like at all if I'm hungry enough.", ">\n\nIdk sounds like your projecting a shitty childhood onto others, might wanna get that checked on", ">\n\nI agree with OP. My childhood was fine. I’m not fussy at all but my brother is. Like super picky, to the point of being childish. He can’t have mushrooms in anything anyone makes, or peas, celery, he’s only come around to eating cheese, and even then only basic cheese. Can’t eat egg yokes. All forms of cake are a no. That’s just to name a few. He’s 30.\nIt’s ok to have preferences but there’s something about watching a grown ass man react to peas the way he does that makes wrinkle my forehead like ‘dude chill.’\nIf you are that fussy you are spoiled and coddled. Being born in environments where food security is not an issue will warrant some fussy eaters. Is what it is.\nI’m a 6 years older than him but there was deffo a difference in our parents income levels when I was a kid and when he was. And you can see the difference that had. I had to eat whatever was put in front of me or not at all as it was all we had. When he came around and because he’s the youngest he was catered to a lot more.", ">\n\nBut that's an extreme, OP mentioned very common and frankly reasonable dislikes that people have, like olives. If you only have like 2 things you refuse to eat in any way, I don't think you should be judged for that." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️", ">\n\nMy parents thought I was picky for years. I'd get in trouble for not eating things or they would be upset if we went to a restaurant and I ended up in a bathroom for 29 min right after, turns out I had low bacteria in my gut and severe IBS which I still struggle with. \nThere's lots of foods I'd love to try but I know the things I can eat without ending up in terrible pain for hours sitting in the bathroom.", ">\n\nLol ok now go eat some snails, rabbit brain, sheep intestine, chicken heart or goat testicles.\nYou say totally normal food items from not just a western diet but am extremely dumbed down American bland as fuck diet.\nJust don’t be rude and you good.", ">\n\nI finally got to try escargot when I was in New Orleans a few months ago. It was great", ">\n\n\nescargot \n\nBecause writing snails as food sounds too disgusting", ">\n\n…or because snails is an English word and it’s a traditionally French dish?\nLol apparently this comment was highly offensive. I’ve been blocked", ">\n\nI don't care what people eat. But if I'm cooking for you, you better not micro-manage my dish with 15 different requests because you don't like this and that. Either eat what I want to make or make something for yourself.", ">\n\nif I'm cooking for someone, i want them to like my food. so I'll make something they like. even if that means fulfilling 15 different requests. what's the point in feeding someone if you know they won't eat it or enjoy it?", ">\n\nYes me too. I agree for guests. I'm more talking about the situation where you may be cooking for a partner or kids, even roommates... day in, day out.\nI'll happily please guests (otherwise what's the point, I agree), but anyone who is privileged enough for me to cook for them everyday can either eat what I cook or cook for themselves once the kitchen is free. Fulfilling requests when you're already doing a massive favour by cooking every day is just a big no from me. That's how I was brought up, either be grateful or don't eat. And it's how I intend to cook for anyone who lives with me. \nAnd if I'm hosting a dinner party, then I will make a crowd pleaser but it will be impossible to fulfill requests if everyone has them.", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? What, you want a fuckin’ sticker?", ">\n\nYou say you're not a picky eater but then make a big deal about being okay eating French toast, pancakes and delicious pork belly. Then you go on to say that you don't like raw bell pepper. Tell me a nasty food you like and I'll believe you.", ">\n\nBelieve it or not, but my mom raised me in a similar way, and I am picky. But, since I'm an adult, I'm allowed to be picky. I'm allowed to choose to eat something or not to eat it. \nNow, that's not to say I won't eat foods I don't prefer if it's all I got, or even food I don't like at all if I'm hungry enough.", ">\n\nIdk sounds like your projecting a shitty childhood onto others, might wanna get that checked on", ">\n\nI agree with OP. My childhood was fine. I’m not fussy at all but my brother is. Like super picky, to the point of being childish. He can’t have mushrooms in anything anyone makes, or peas, celery, he’s only come around to eating cheese, and even then only basic cheese. Can’t eat egg yokes. All forms of cake are a no. That’s just to name a few. He’s 30.\nIt’s ok to have preferences but there’s something about watching a grown ass man react to peas the way he does that makes wrinkle my forehead like ‘dude chill.’\nIf you are that fussy you are spoiled and coddled. Being born in environments where food security is not an issue will warrant some fussy eaters. Is what it is.\nI’m a 6 years older than him but there was deffo a difference in our parents income levels when I was a kid and when he was. And you can see the difference that had. I had to eat whatever was put in front of me or not at all as it was all we had. When he came around and because he’s the youngest he was catered to a lot more.", ">\n\nBut that's an extreme, OP mentioned very common and frankly reasonable dislikes that people have, like olives. If you only have like 2 things you refuse to eat in any way, I don't think you should be judged for that.", ">\n\n\nLike they \"don't like seafood,\" which is one of the stupidest things I've ever heard. It's like saying you \"don't like land food.\" Crawfish and salmon taste absolutely nothing alike.\n\nSeafood all has a very distinct fishy taste, some people don't like that taste. \n\nOr they refuse to eat anything with onions.\n\nOnions are gross to a lot of people, nothing wrong with that\n\nBut I can't take you seriously if you refuse to eat an olive.\n\nIf you can't take someone seriously because they won't eat olives, you're immature\n\nAnd don't get me started on \"muh texture issues.\"\n\nSome people, myself included, have legitimate texture/sensory issues when it comes to food. There are some foods I love the smell of, but if I try to eat it I will physically puke without being able to control it\n\nSeriously, I will eat almost anything. Sure, I have my preferences, but I'll still eat whatever.\n\nAll in all, you're more immature than \"picky eaters\" because you have some weird feeling of superiority because of this" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️", ">\n\nMy parents thought I was picky for years. I'd get in trouble for not eating things or they would be upset if we went to a restaurant and I ended up in a bathroom for 29 min right after, turns out I had low bacteria in my gut and severe IBS which I still struggle with. \nThere's lots of foods I'd love to try but I know the things I can eat without ending up in terrible pain for hours sitting in the bathroom.", ">\n\nLol ok now go eat some snails, rabbit brain, sheep intestine, chicken heart or goat testicles.\nYou say totally normal food items from not just a western diet but am extremely dumbed down American bland as fuck diet.\nJust don’t be rude and you good.", ">\n\nI finally got to try escargot when I was in New Orleans a few months ago. It was great", ">\n\n\nescargot \n\nBecause writing snails as food sounds too disgusting", ">\n\n…or because snails is an English word and it’s a traditionally French dish?\nLol apparently this comment was highly offensive. I’ve been blocked", ">\n\nI don't care what people eat. But if I'm cooking for you, you better not micro-manage my dish with 15 different requests because you don't like this and that. Either eat what I want to make or make something for yourself.", ">\n\nif I'm cooking for someone, i want them to like my food. so I'll make something they like. even if that means fulfilling 15 different requests. what's the point in feeding someone if you know they won't eat it or enjoy it?", ">\n\nYes me too. I agree for guests. I'm more talking about the situation where you may be cooking for a partner or kids, even roommates... day in, day out.\nI'll happily please guests (otherwise what's the point, I agree), but anyone who is privileged enough for me to cook for them everyday can either eat what I cook or cook for themselves once the kitchen is free. Fulfilling requests when you're already doing a massive favour by cooking every day is just a big no from me. That's how I was brought up, either be grateful or don't eat. And it's how I intend to cook for anyone who lives with me. \nAnd if I'm hosting a dinner party, then I will make a crowd pleaser but it will be impossible to fulfill requests if everyone has them.", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? What, you want a fuckin’ sticker?", ">\n\nYou say you're not a picky eater but then make a big deal about being okay eating French toast, pancakes and delicious pork belly. Then you go on to say that you don't like raw bell pepper. Tell me a nasty food you like and I'll believe you.", ">\n\nBelieve it or not, but my mom raised me in a similar way, and I am picky. But, since I'm an adult, I'm allowed to be picky. I'm allowed to choose to eat something or not to eat it. \nNow, that's not to say I won't eat foods I don't prefer if it's all I got, or even food I don't like at all if I'm hungry enough.", ">\n\nIdk sounds like your projecting a shitty childhood onto others, might wanna get that checked on", ">\n\nI agree with OP. My childhood was fine. I’m not fussy at all but my brother is. Like super picky, to the point of being childish. He can’t have mushrooms in anything anyone makes, or peas, celery, he’s only come around to eating cheese, and even then only basic cheese. Can’t eat egg yokes. All forms of cake are a no. That’s just to name a few. He’s 30.\nIt’s ok to have preferences but there’s something about watching a grown ass man react to peas the way he does that makes wrinkle my forehead like ‘dude chill.’\nIf you are that fussy you are spoiled and coddled. Being born in environments where food security is not an issue will warrant some fussy eaters. Is what it is.\nI’m a 6 years older than him but there was deffo a difference in our parents income levels when I was a kid and when he was. And you can see the difference that had. I had to eat whatever was put in front of me or not at all as it was all we had. When he came around and because he’s the youngest he was catered to a lot more.", ">\n\nBut that's an extreme, OP mentioned very common and frankly reasonable dislikes that people have, like olives. If you only have like 2 things you refuse to eat in any way, I don't think you should be judged for that.", ">\n\n\nLike they \"don't like seafood,\" which is one of the stupidest things I've ever heard. It's like saying you \"don't like land food.\" Crawfish and salmon taste absolutely nothing alike.\n\nSeafood all has a very distinct fishy taste, some people don't like that taste. \n\nOr they refuse to eat anything with onions.\n\nOnions are gross to a lot of people, nothing wrong with that\n\nBut I can't take you seriously if you refuse to eat an olive.\n\nIf you can't take someone seriously because they won't eat olives, you're immature\n\nAnd don't get me started on \"muh texture issues.\"\n\nSome people, myself included, have legitimate texture/sensory issues when it comes to food. There are some foods I love the smell of, but if I try to eat it I will physically puke without being able to control it\n\nSeriously, I will eat almost anything. Sure, I have my preferences, but I'll still eat whatever.\n\nAll in all, you're more immature than \"picky eaters\" because you have some weird feeling of superiority because of this", ">\n\nbingo." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️", ">\n\nMy parents thought I was picky for years. I'd get in trouble for not eating things or they would be upset if we went to a restaurant and I ended up in a bathroom for 29 min right after, turns out I had low bacteria in my gut and severe IBS which I still struggle with. \nThere's lots of foods I'd love to try but I know the things I can eat without ending up in terrible pain for hours sitting in the bathroom.", ">\n\nLol ok now go eat some snails, rabbit brain, sheep intestine, chicken heart or goat testicles.\nYou say totally normal food items from not just a western diet but am extremely dumbed down American bland as fuck diet.\nJust don’t be rude and you good.", ">\n\nI finally got to try escargot when I was in New Orleans a few months ago. It was great", ">\n\n\nescargot \n\nBecause writing snails as food sounds too disgusting", ">\n\n…or because snails is an English word and it’s a traditionally French dish?\nLol apparently this comment was highly offensive. I’ve been blocked", ">\n\nI don't care what people eat. But if I'm cooking for you, you better not micro-manage my dish with 15 different requests because you don't like this and that. Either eat what I want to make or make something for yourself.", ">\n\nif I'm cooking for someone, i want them to like my food. so I'll make something they like. even if that means fulfilling 15 different requests. what's the point in feeding someone if you know they won't eat it or enjoy it?", ">\n\nYes me too. I agree for guests. I'm more talking about the situation where you may be cooking for a partner or kids, even roommates... day in, day out.\nI'll happily please guests (otherwise what's the point, I agree), but anyone who is privileged enough for me to cook for them everyday can either eat what I cook or cook for themselves once the kitchen is free. Fulfilling requests when you're already doing a massive favour by cooking every day is just a big no from me. That's how I was brought up, either be grateful or don't eat. And it's how I intend to cook for anyone who lives with me. \nAnd if I'm hosting a dinner party, then I will make a crowd pleaser but it will be impossible to fulfill requests if everyone has them.", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? What, you want a fuckin’ sticker?", ">\n\nYou say you're not a picky eater but then make a big deal about being okay eating French toast, pancakes and delicious pork belly. Then you go on to say that you don't like raw bell pepper. Tell me a nasty food you like and I'll believe you.", ">\n\nBelieve it or not, but my mom raised me in a similar way, and I am picky. But, since I'm an adult, I'm allowed to be picky. I'm allowed to choose to eat something or not to eat it. \nNow, that's not to say I won't eat foods I don't prefer if it's all I got, or even food I don't like at all if I'm hungry enough.", ">\n\nIdk sounds like your projecting a shitty childhood onto others, might wanna get that checked on", ">\n\nI agree with OP. My childhood was fine. I’m not fussy at all but my brother is. Like super picky, to the point of being childish. He can’t have mushrooms in anything anyone makes, or peas, celery, he’s only come around to eating cheese, and even then only basic cheese. Can’t eat egg yokes. All forms of cake are a no. That’s just to name a few. He’s 30.\nIt’s ok to have preferences but there’s something about watching a grown ass man react to peas the way he does that makes wrinkle my forehead like ‘dude chill.’\nIf you are that fussy you are spoiled and coddled. Being born in environments where food security is not an issue will warrant some fussy eaters. Is what it is.\nI’m a 6 years older than him but there was deffo a difference in our parents income levels when I was a kid and when he was. And you can see the difference that had. I had to eat whatever was put in front of me or not at all as it was all we had. When he came around and because he’s the youngest he was catered to a lot more.", ">\n\nBut that's an extreme, OP mentioned very common and frankly reasonable dislikes that people have, like olives. If you only have like 2 things you refuse to eat in any way, I don't think you should be judged for that.", ">\n\n\nLike they \"don't like seafood,\" which is one of the stupidest things I've ever heard. It's like saying you \"don't like land food.\" Crawfish and salmon taste absolutely nothing alike.\n\nSeafood all has a very distinct fishy taste, some people don't like that taste. \n\nOr they refuse to eat anything with onions.\n\nOnions are gross to a lot of people, nothing wrong with that\n\nBut I can't take you seriously if you refuse to eat an olive.\n\nIf you can't take someone seriously because they won't eat olives, you're immature\n\nAnd don't get me started on \"muh texture issues.\"\n\nSome people, myself included, have legitimate texture/sensory issues when it comes to food. There are some foods I love the smell of, but if I try to eat it I will physically puke without being able to control it\n\nSeriously, I will eat almost anything. Sure, I have my preferences, but I'll still eat whatever.\n\nAll in all, you're more immature than \"picky eaters\" because you have some weird feeling of superiority because of this", ">\n\nbingo.", ">\n\nI'll eat anything aslong as it won't burn my mouth" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️", ">\n\nMy parents thought I was picky for years. I'd get in trouble for not eating things or they would be upset if we went to a restaurant and I ended up in a bathroom for 29 min right after, turns out I had low bacteria in my gut and severe IBS which I still struggle with. \nThere's lots of foods I'd love to try but I know the things I can eat without ending up in terrible pain for hours sitting in the bathroom.", ">\n\nLol ok now go eat some snails, rabbit brain, sheep intestine, chicken heart or goat testicles.\nYou say totally normal food items from not just a western diet but am extremely dumbed down American bland as fuck diet.\nJust don’t be rude and you good.", ">\n\nI finally got to try escargot when I was in New Orleans a few months ago. It was great", ">\n\n\nescargot \n\nBecause writing snails as food sounds too disgusting", ">\n\n…or because snails is an English word and it’s a traditionally French dish?\nLol apparently this comment was highly offensive. I’ve been blocked", ">\n\nI don't care what people eat. But if I'm cooking for you, you better not micro-manage my dish with 15 different requests because you don't like this and that. Either eat what I want to make or make something for yourself.", ">\n\nif I'm cooking for someone, i want them to like my food. so I'll make something they like. even if that means fulfilling 15 different requests. what's the point in feeding someone if you know they won't eat it or enjoy it?", ">\n\nYes me too. I agree for guests. I'm more talking about the situation where you may be cooking for a partner or kids, even roommates... day in, day out.\nI'll happily please guests (otherwise what's the point, I agree), but anyone who is privileged enough for me to cook for them everyday can either eat what I cook or cook for themselves once the kitchen is free. Fulfilling requests when you're already doing a massive favour by cooking every day is just a big no from me. That's how I was brought up, either be grateful or don't eat. And it's how I intend to cook for anyone who lives with me. \nAnd if I'm hosting a dinner party, then I will make a crowd pleaser but it will be impossible to fulfill requests if everyone has them.", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? What, you want a fuckin’ sticker?", ">\n\nYou say you're not a picky eater but then make a big deal about being okay eating French toast, pancakes and delicious pork belly. Then you go on to say that you don't like raw bell pepper. Tell me a nasty food you like and I'll believe you.", ">\n\nBelieve it or not, but my mom raised me in a similar way, and I am picky. But, since I'm an adult, I'm allowed to be picky. I'm allowed to choose to eat something or not to eat it. \nNow, that's not to say I won't eat foods I don't prefer if it's all I got, or even food I don't like at all if I'm hungry enough.", ">\n\nIdk sounds like your projecting a shitty childhood onto others, might wanna get that checked on", ">\n\nI agree with OP. My childhood was fine. I’m not fussy at all but my brother is. Like super picky, to the point of being childish. He can’t have mushrooms in anything anyone makes, or peas, celery, he’s only come around to eating cheese, and even then only basic cheese. Can’t eat egg yokes. All forms of cake are a no. That’s just to name a few. He’s 30.\nIt’s ok to have preferences but there’s something about watching a grown ass man react to peas the way he does that makes wrinkle my forehead like ‘dude chill.’\nIf you are that fussy you are spoiled and coddled. Being born in environments where food security is not an issue will warrant some fussy eaters. Is what it is.\nI’m a 6 years older than him but there was deffo a difference in our parents income levels when I was a kid and when he was. And you can see the difference that had. I had to eat whatever was put in front of me or not at all as it was all we had. When he came around and because he’s the youngest he was catered to a lot more.", ">\n\nBut that's an extreme, OP mentioned very common and frankly reasonable dislikes that people have, like olives. If you only have like 2 things you refuse to eat in any way, I don't think you should be judged for that.", ">\n\n\nLike they \"don't like seafood,\" which is one of the stupidest things I've ever heard. It's like saying you \"don't like land food.\" Crawfish and salmon taste absolutely nothing alike.\n\nSeafood all has a very distinct fishy taste, some people don't like that taste. \n\nOr they refuse to eat anything with onions.\n\nOnions are gross to a lot of people, nothing wrong with that\n\nBut I can't take you seriously if you refuse to eat an olive.\n\nIf you can't take someone seriously because they won't eat olives, you're immature\n\nAnd don't get me started on \"muh texture issues.\"\n\nSome people, myself included, have legitimate texture/sensory issues when it comes to food. There are some foods I love the smell of, but if I try to eat it I will physically puke without being able to control it\n\nSeriously, I will eat almost anything. Sure, I have my preferences, but I'll still eat whatever.\n\nAll in all, you're more immature than \"picky eaters\" because you have some weird feeling of superiority because of this", ">\n\nbingo.", ">\n\nI'll eat anything aslong as it won't burn my mouth", ">\n\nI love how OP's prime example for outlandish foods she eats is fucking French Toast or Ramen with Chashiu, as if those weren't some of the most delicious dishes on earth." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️", ">\n\nMy parents thought I was picky for years. I'd get in trouble for not eating things or they would be upset if we went to a restaurant and I ended up in a bathroom for 29 min right after, turns out I had low bacteria in my gut and severe IBS which I still struggle with. \nThere's lots of foods I'd love to try but I know the things I can eat without ending up in terrible pain for hours sitting in the bathroom.", ">\n\nLol ok now go eat some snails, rabbit brain, sheep intestine, chicken heart or goat testicles.\nYou say totally normal food items from not just a western diet but am extremely dumbed down American bland as fuck diet.\nJust don’t be rude and you good.", ">\n\nI finally got to try escargot when I was in New Orleans a few months ago. It was great", ">\n\n\nescargot \n\nBecause writing snails as food sounds too disgusting", ">\n\n…or because snails is an English word and it’s a traditionally French dish?\nLol apparently this comment was highly offensive. I’ve been blocked", ">\n\nI don't care what people eat. But if I'm cooking for you, you better not micro-manage my dish with 15 different requests because you don't like this and that. Either eat what I want to make or make something for yourself.", ">\n\nif I'm cooking for someone, i want them to like my food. so I'll make something they like. even if that means fulfilling 15 different requests. what's the point in feeding someone if you know they won't eat it or enjoy it?", ">\n\nYes me too. I agree for guests. I'm more talking about the situation where you may be cooking for a partner or kids, even roommates... day in, day out.\nI'll happily please guests (otherwise what's the point, I agree), but anyone who is privileged enough for me to cook for them everyday can either eat what I cook or cook for themselves once the kitchen is free. Fulfilling requests when you're already doing a massive favour by cooking every day is just a big no from me. That's how I was brought up, either be grateful or don't eat. And it's how I intend to cook for anyone who lives with me. \nAnd if I'm hosting a dinner party, then I will make a crowd pleaser but it will be impossible to fulfill requests if everyone has them.", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? What, you want a fuckin’ sticker?", ">\n\nYou say you're not a picky eater but then make a big deal about being okay eating French toast, pancakes and delicious pork belly. Then you go on to say that you don't like raw bell pepper. Tell me a nasty food you like and I'll believe you.", ">\n\nBelieve it or not, but my mom raised me in a similar way, and I am picky. But, since I'm an adult, I'm allowed to be picky. I'm allowed to choose to eat something or not to eat it. \nNow, that's not to say I won't eat foods I don't prefer if it's all I got, or even food I don't like at all if I'm hungry enough.", ">\n\nIdk sounds like your projecting a shitty childhood onto others, might wanna get that checked on", ">\n\nI agree with OP. My childhood was fine. I’m not fussy at all but my brother is. Like super picky, to the point of being childish. He can’t have mushrooms in anything anyone makes, or peas, celery, he’s only come around to eating cheese, and even then only basic cheese. Can’t eat egg yokes. All forms of cake are a no. That’s just to name a few. He’s 30.\nIt’s ok to have preferences but there’s something about watching a grown ass man react to peas the way he does that makes wrinkle my forehead like ‘dude chill.’\nIf you are that fussy you are spoiled and coddled. Being born in environments where food security is not an issue will warrant some fussy eaters. Is what it is.\nI’m a 6 years older than him but there was deffo a difference in our parents income levels when I was a kid and when he was. And you can see the difference that had. I had to eat whatever was put in front of me or not at all as it was all we had. When he came around and because he’s the youngest he was catered to a lot more.", ">\n\nBut that's an extreme, OP mentioned very common and frankly reasonable dislikes that people have, like olives. If you only have like 2 things you refuse to eat in any way, I don't think you should be judged for that.", ">\n\n\nLike they \"don't like seafood,\" which is one of the stupidest things I've ever heard. It's like saying you \"don't like land food.\" Crawfish and salmon taste absolutely nothing alike.\n\nSeafood all has a very distinct fishy taste, some people don't like that taste. \n\nOr they refuse to eat anything with onions.\n\nOnions are gross to a lot of people, nothing wrong with that\n\nBut I can't take you seriously if you refuse to eat an olive.\n\nIf you can't take someone seriously because they won't eat olives, you're immature\n\nAnd don't get me started on \"muh texture issues.\"\n\nSome people, myself included, have legitimate texture/sensory issues when it comes to food. There are some foods I love the smell of, but if I try to eat it I will physically puke without being able to control it\n\nSeriously, I will eat almost anything. Sure, I have my preferences, but I'll still eat whatever.\n\nAll in all, you're more immature than \"picky eaters\" because you have some weird feeling of superiority because of this", ">\n\nbingo.", ">\n\nI'll eat anything aslong as it won't burn my mouth", ">\n\nI love how OP's prime example for outlandish foods she eats is fucking French Toast or Ramen with Chashiu, as if those weren't some of the most delicious dishes on earth.", ">\n\nI was always exactly opposite of picky. If I am a guess I eat what is served. Once eating out ,was invited by Asian friend ,his dad patriarch of the house orders all kinds of dim sum . I was offered chicken feet ,claws and skin and all. I eat them . He said something in Chinese to my friend to translate. Apparently , I am good friend because I rate it all without flinching. \nSame with Durian. More then once I was told ,you are white ,are you sure you know what you are asking for.\nI love exploring world food diversity and cultures." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️", ">\n\nMy parents thought I was picky for years. I'd get in trouble for not eating things or they would be upset if we went to a restaurant and I ended up in a bathroom for 29 min right after, turns out I had low bacteria in my gut and severe IBS which I still struggle with. \nThere's lots of foods I'd love to try but I know the things I can eat without ending up in terrible pain for hours sitting in the bathroom.", ">\n\nLol ok now go eat some snails, rabbit brain, sheep intestine, chicken heart or goat testicles.\nYou say totally normal food items from not just a western diet but am extremely dumbed down American bland as fuck diet.\nJust don’t be rude and you good.", ">\n\nI finally got to try escargot when I was in New Orleans a few months ago. It was great", ">\n\n\nescargot \n\nBecause writing snails as food sounds too disgusting", ">\n\n…or because snails is an English word and it’s a traditionally French dish?\nLol apparently this comment was highly offensive. I’ve been blocked", ">\n\nI don't care what people eat. But if I'm cooking for you, you better not micro-manage my dish with 15 different requests because you don't like this and that. Either eat what I want to make or make something for yourself.", ">\n\nif I'm cooking for someone, i want them to like my food. so I'll make something they like. even if that means fulfilling 15 different requests. what's the point in feeding someone if you know they won't eat it or enjoy it?", ">\n\nYes me too. I agree for guests. I'm more talking about the situation where you may be cooking for a partner or kids, even roommates... day in, day out.\nI'll happily please guests (otherwise what's the point, I agree), but anyone who is privileged enough for me to cook for them everyday can either eat what I cook or cook for themselves once the kitchen is free. Fulfilling requests when you're already doing a massive favour by cooking every day is just a big no from me. That's how I was brought up, either be grateful or don't eat. And it's how I intend to cook for anyone who lives with me. \nAnd if I'm hosting a dinner party, then I will make a crowd pleaser but it will be impossible to fulfill requests if everyone has them.", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? What, you want a fuckin’ sticker?", ">\n\nYou say you're not a picky eater but then make a big deal about being okay eating French toast, pancakes and delicious pork belly. Then you go on to say that you don't like raw bell pepper. Tell me a nasty food you like and I'll believe you.", ">\n\nBelieve it or not, but my mom raised me in a similar way, and I am picky. But, since I'm an adult, I'm allowed to be picky. I'm allowed to choose to eat something or not to eat it. \nNow, that's not to say I won't eat foods I don't prefer if it's all I got, or even food I don't like at all if I'm hungry enough.", ">\n\nIdk sounds like your projecting a shitty childhood onto others, might wanna get that checked on", ">\n\nI agree with OP. My childhood was fine. I’m not fussy at all but my brother is. Like super picky, to the point of being childish. He can’t have mushrooms in anything anyone makes, or peas, celery, he’s only come around to eating cheese, and even then only basic cheese. Can’t eat egg yokes. All forms of cake are a no. That’s just to name a few. He’s 30.\nIt’s ok to have preferences but there’s something about watching a grown ass man react to peas the way he does that makes wrinkle my forehead like ‘dude chill.’\nIf you are that fussy you are spoiled and coddled. Being born in environments where food security is not an issue will warrant some fussy eaters. Is what it is.\nI’m a 6 years older than him but there was deffo a difference in our parents income levels when I was a kid and when he was. And you can see the difference that had. I had to eat whatever was put in front of me or not at all as it was all we had. When he came around and because he’s the youngest he was catered to a lot more.", ">\n\nBut that's an extreme, OP mentioned very common and frankly reasonable dislikes that people have, like olives. If you only have like 2 things you refuse to eat in any way, I don't think you should be judged for that.", ">\n\n\nLike they \"don't like seafood,\" which is one of the stupidest things I've ever heard. It's like saying you \"don't like land food.\" Crawfish and salmon taste absolutely nothing alike.\n\nSeafood all has a very distinct fishy taste, some people don't like that taste. \n\nOr they refuse to eat anything with onions.\n\nOnions are gross to a lot of people, nothing wrong with that\n\nBut I can't take you seriously if you refuse to eat an olive.\n\nIf you can't take someone seriously because they won't eat olives, you're immature\n\nAnd don't get me started on \"muh texture issues.\"\n\nSome people, myself included, have legitimate texture/sensory issues when it comes to food. There are some foods I love the smell of, but if I try to eat it I will physically puke without being able to control it\n\nSeriously, I will eat almost anything. Sure, I have my preferences, but I'll still eat whatever.\n\nAll in all, you're more immature than \"picky eaters\" because you have some weird feeling of superiority because of this", ">\n\nbingo.", ">\n\nI'll eat anything aslong as it won't burn my mouth", ">\n\nI love how OP's prime example for outlandish foods she eats is fucking French Toast or Ramen with Chashiu, as if those weren't some of the most delicious dishes on earth.", ">\n\nI was always exactly opposite of picky. If I am a guess I eat what is served. Once eating out ,was invited by Asian friend ,his dad patriarch of the house orders all kinds of dim sum . I was offered chicken feet ,claws and skin and all. I eat them . He said something in Chinese to my friend to translate. Apparently , I am good friend because I rate it all without flinching. \nSame with Durian. More then once I was told ,you are white ,are you sure you know what you are asking for.\nI love exploring world food diversity and cultures.", ">\n\nPicky eating is a genuine sensory phenomenon. \"Eat it or starve\" left me with an eating disorder since I never learned how to self-regulate." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️", ">\n\nMy parents thought I was picky for years. I'd get in trouble for not eating things or they would be upset if we went to a restaurant and I ended up in a bathroom for 29 min right after, turns out I had low bacteria in my gut and severe IBS which I still struggle with. \nThere's lots of foods I'd love to try but I know the things I can eat without ending up in terrible pain for hours sitting in the bathroom.", ">\n\nLol ok now go eat some snails, rabbit brain, sheep intestine, chicken heart or goat testicles.\nYou say totally normal food items from not just a western diet but am extremely dumbed down American bland as fuck diet.\nJust don’t be rude and you good.", ">\n\nI finally got to try escargot when I was in New Orleans a few months ago. It was great", ">\n\n\nescargot \n\nBecause writing snails as food sounds too disgusting", ">\n\n…or because snails is an English word and it’s a traditionally French dish?\nLol apparently this comment was highly offensive. I’ve been blocked", ">\n\nI don't care what people eat. But if I'm cooking for you, you better not micro-manage my dish with 15 different requests because you don't like this and that. Either eat what I want to make or make something for yourself.", ">\n\nif I'm cooking for someone, i want them to like my food. so I'll make something they like. even if that means fulfilling 15 different requests. what's the point in feeding someone if you know they won't eat it or enjoy it?", ">\n\nYes me too. I agree for guests. I'm more talking about the situation where you may be cooking for a partner or kids, even roommates... day in, day out.\nI'll happily please guests (otherwise what's the point, I agree), but anyone who is privileged enough for me to cook for them everyday can either eat what I cook or cook for themselves once the kitchen is free. Fulfilling requests when you're already doing a massive favour by cooking every day is just a big no from me. That's how I was brought up, either be grateful or don't eat. And it's how I intend to cook for anyone who lives with me. \nAnd if I'm hosting a dinner party, then I will make a crowd pleaser but it will be impossible to fulfill requests if everyone has them.", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? What, you want a fuckin’ sticker?", ">\n\nYou say you're not a picky eater but then make a big deal about being okay eating French toast, pancakes and delicious pork belly. Then you go on to say that you don't like raw bell pepper. Tell me a nasty food you like and I'll believe you.", ">\n\nBelieve it or not, but my mom raised me in a similar way, and I am picky. But, since I'm an adult, I'm allowed to be picky. I'm allowed to choose to eat something or not to eat it. \nNow, that's not to say I won't eat foods I don't prefer if it's all I got, or even food I don't like at all if I'm hungry enough.", ">\n\nIdk sounds like your projecting a shitty childhood onto others, might wanna get that checked on", ">\n\nI agree with OP. My childhood was fine. I’m not fussy at all but my brother is. Like super picky, to the point of being childish. He can’t have mushrooms in anything anyone makes, or peas, celery, he’s only come around to eating cheese, and even then only basic cheese. Can’t eat egg yokes. All forms of cake are a no. That’s just to name a few. He’s 30.\nIt’s ok to have preferences but there’s something about watching a grown ass man react to peas the way he does that makes wrinkle my forehead like ‘dude chill.’\nIf you are that fussy you are spoiled and coddled. Being born in environments where food security is not an issue will warrant some fussy eaters. Is what it is.\nI’m a 6 years older than him but there was deffo a difference in our parents income levels when I was a kid and when he was. And you can see the difference that had. I had to eat whatever was put in front of me or not at all as it was all we had. When he came around and because he’s the youngest he was catered to a lot more.", ">\n\nBut that's an extreme, OP mentioned very common and frankly reasonable dislikes that people have, like olives. If you only have like 2 things you refuse to eat in any way, I don't think you should be judged for that.", ">\n\n\nLike they \"don't like seafood,\" which is one of the stupidest things I've ever heard. It's like saying you \"don't like land food.\" Crawfish and salmon taste absolutely nothing alike.\n\nSeafood all has a very distinct fishy taste, some people don't like that taste. \n\nOr they refuse to eat anything with onions.\n\nOnions are gross to a lot of people, nothing wrong with that\n\nBut I can't take you seriously if you refuse to eat an olive.\n\nIf you can't take someone seriously because they won't eat olives, you're immature\n\nAnd don't get me started on \"muh texture issues.\"\n\nSome people, myself included, have legitimate texture/sensory issues when it comes to food. There are some foods I love the smell of, but if I try to eat it I will physically puke without being able to control it\n\nSeriously, I will eat almost anything. Sure, I have my preferences, but I'll still eat whatever.\n\nAll in all, you're more immature than \"picky eaters\" because you have some weird feeling of superiority because of this", ">\n\nbingo.", ">\n\nI'll eat anything aslong as it won't burn my mouth", ">\n\nI love how OP's prime example for outlandish foods she eats is fucking French Toast or Ramen with Chashiu, as if those weren't some of the most delicious dishes on earth.", ">\n\nI was always exactly opposite of picky. If I am a guess I eat what is served. Once eating out ,was invited by Asian friend ,his dad patriarch of the house orders all kinds of dim sum . I was offered chicken feet ,claws and skin and all. I eat them . He said something in Chinese to my friend to translate. Apparently , I am good friend because I rate it all without flinching. \nSame with Durian. More then once I was told ,you are white ,are you sure you know what you are asking for.\nI love exploring world food diversity and cultures.", ">\n\nPicky eating is a genuine sensory phenomenon. \"Eat it or starve\" left me with an eating disorder since I never learned how to self-regulate.", ">\n\nThe thing is… how does what I’m eating affect you? Bravo def unpopular opinion" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️", ">\n\nMy parents thought I was picky for years. I'd get in trouble for not eating things or they would be upset if we went to a restaurant and I ended up in a bathroom for 29 min right after, turns out I had low bacteria in my gut and severe IBS which I still struggle with. \nThere's lots of foods I'd love to try but I know the things I can eat without ending up in terrible pain for hours sitting in the bathroom.", ">\n\nLol ok now go eat some snails, rabbit brain, sheep intestine, chicken heart or goat testicles.\nYou say totally normal food items from not just a western diet but am extremely dumbed down American bland as fuck diet.\nJust don’t be rude and you good.", ">\n\nI finally got to try escargot when I was in New Orleans a few months ago. It was great", ">\n\n\nescargot \n\nBecause writing snails as food sounds too disgusting", ">\n\n…or because snails is an English word and it’s a traditionally French dish?\nLol apparently this comment was highly offensive. I’ve been blocked", ">\n\nI don't care what people eat. But if I'm cooking for you, you better not micro-manage my dish with 15 different requests because you don't like this and that. Either eat what I want to make or make something for yourself.", ">\n\nif I'm cooking for someone, i want them to like my food. so I'll make something they like. even if that means fulfilling 15 different requests. what's the point in feeding someone if you know they won't eat it or enjoy it?", ">\n\nYes me too. I agree for guests. I'm more talking about the situation where you may be cooking for a partner or kids, even roommates... day in, day out.\nI'll happily please guests (otherwise what's the point, I agree), but anyone who is privileged enough for me to cook for them everyday can either eat what I cook or cook for themselves once the kitchen is free. Fulfilling requests when you're already doing a massive favour by cooking every day is just a big no from me. That's how I was brought up, either be grateful or don't eat. And it's how I intend to cook for anyone who lives with me. \nAnd if I'm hosting a dinner party, then I will make a crowd pleaser but it will be impossible to fulfill requests if everyone has them.", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? What, you want a fuckin’ sticker?", ">\n\nYou say you're not a picky eater but then make a big deal about being okay eating French toast, pancakes and delicious pork belly. Then you go on to say that you don't like raw bell pepper. Tell me a nasty food you like and I'll believe you.", ">\n\nBelieve it or not, but my mom raised me in a similar way, and I am picky. But, since I'm an adult, I'm allowed to be picky. I'm allowed to choose to eat something or not to eat it. \nNow, that's not to say I won't eat foods I don't prefer if it's all I got, or even food I don't like at all if I'm hungry enough.", ">\n\nIdk sounds like your projecting a shitty childhood onto others, might wanna get that checked on", ">\n\nI agree with OP. My childhood was fine. I’m not fussy at all but my brother is. Like super picky, to the point of being childish. He can’t have mushrooms in anything anyone makes, or peas, celery, he’s only come around to eating cheese, and even then only basic cheese. Can’t eat egg yokes. All forms of cake are a no. That’s just to name a few. He’s 30.\nIt’s ok to have preferences but there’s something about watching a grown ass man react to peas the way he does that makes wrinkle my forehead like ‘dude chill.’\nIf you are that fussy you are spoiled and coddled. Being born in environments where food security is not an issue will warrant some fussy eaters. Is what it is.\nI’m a 6 years older than him but there was deffo a difference in our parents income levels when I was a kid and when he was. And you can see the difference that had. I had to eat whatever was put in front of me or not at all as it was all we had. When he came around and because he’s the youngest he was catered to a lot more.", ">\n\nBut that's an extreme, OP mentioned very common and frankly reasonable dislikes that people have, like olives. If you only have like 2 things you refuse to eat in any way, I don't think you should be judged for that.", ">\n\n\nLike they \"don't like seafood,\" which is one of the stupidest things I've ever heard. It's like saying you \"don't like land food.\" Crawfish and salmon taste absolutely nothing alike.\n\nSeafood all has a very distinct fishy taste, some people don't like that taste. \n\nOr they refuse to eat anything with onions.\n\nOnions are gross to a lot of people, nothing wrong with that\n\nBut I can't take you seriously if you refuse to eat an olive.\n\nIf you can't take someone seriously because they won't eat olives, you're immature\n\nAnd don't get me started on \"muh texture issues.\"\n\nSome people, myself included, have legitimate texture/sensory issues when it comes to food. There are some foods I love the smell of, but if I try to eat it I will physically puke without being able to control it\n\nSeriously, I will eat almost anything. Sure, I have my preferences, but I'll still eat whatever.\n\nAll in all, you're more immature than \"picky eaters\" because you have some weird feeling of superiority because of this", ">\n\nbingo.", ">\n\nI'll eat anything aslong as it won't burn my mouth", ">\n\nI love how OP's prime example for outlandish foods she eats is fucking French Toast or Ramen with Chashiu, as if those weren't some of the most delicious dishes on earth.", ">\n\nI was always exactly opposite of picky. If I am a guess I eat what is served. Once eating out ,was invited by Asian friend ,his dad patriarch of the house orders all kinds of dim sum . I was offered chicken feet ,claws and skin and all. I eat them . He said something in Chinese to my friend to translate. Apparently , I am good friend because I rate it all without flinching. \nSame with Durian. More then once I was told ,you are white ,are you sure you know what you are asking for.\nI love exploring world food diversity and cultures.", ">\n\nPicky eating is a genuine sensory phenomenon. \"Eat it or starve\" left me with an eating disorder since I never learned how to self-regulate.", ">\n\nThe thing is… how does what I’m eating affect you? Bravo def unpopular opinion", ">\n\nThe amount of times some rando judges people for having food preferences on this sub makes this quite popular. Do you want a medal for eating shit you didn't want to in your childhood? Here have some attention." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️", ">\n\nMy parents thought I was picky for years. I'd get in trouble for not eating things or they would be upset if we went to a restaurant and I ended up in a bathroom for 29 min right after, turns out I had low bacteria in my gut and severe IBS which I still struggle with. \nThere's lots of foods I'd love to try but I know the things I can eat without ending up in terrible pain for hours sitting in the bathroom.", ">\n\nLol ok now go eat some snails, rabbit brain, sheep intestine, chicken heart or goat testicles.\nYou say totally normal food items from not just a western diet but am extremely dumbed down American bland as fuck diet.\nJust don’t be rude and you good.", ">\n\nI finally got to try escargot when I was in New Orleans a few months ago. It was great", ">\n\n\nescargot \n\nBecause writing snails as food sounds too disgusting", ">\n\n…or because snails is an English word and it’s a traditionally French dish?\nLol apparently this comment was highly offensive. I’ve been blocked", ">\n\nI don't care what people eat. But if I'm cooking for you, you better not micro-manage my dish with 15 different requests because you don't like this and that. Either eat what I want to make or make something for yourself.", ">\n\nif I'm cooking for someone, i want them to like my food. so I'll make something they like. even if that means fulfilling 15 different requests. what's the point in feeding someone if you know they won't eat it or enjoy it?", ">\n\nYes me too. I agree for guests. I'm more talking about the situation where you may be cooking for a partner or kids, even roommates... day in, day out.\nI'll happily please guests (otherwise what's the point, I agree), but anyone who is privileged enough for me to cook for them everyday can either eat what I cook or cook for themselves once the kitchen is free. Fulfilling requests when you're already doing a massive favour by cooking every day is just a big no from me. That's how I was brought up, either be grateful or don't eat. And it's how I intend to cook for anyone who lives with me. \nAnd if I'm hosting a dinner party, then I will make a crowd pleaser but it will be impossible to fulfill requests if everyone has them.", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? What, you want a fuckin’ sticker?", ">\n\nYou say you're not a picky eater but then make a big deal about being okay eating French toast, pancakes and delicious pork belly. Then you go on to say that you don't like raw bell pepper. Tell me a nasty food you like and I'll believe you.", ">\n\nBelieve it or not, but my mom raised me in a similar way, and I am picky. But, since I'm an adult, I'm allowed to be picky. I'm allowed to choose to eat something or not to eat it. \nNow, that's not to say I won't eat foods I don't prefer if it's all I got, or even food I don't like at all if I'm hungry enough.", ">\n\nIdk sounds like your projecting a shitty childhood onto others, might wanna get that checked on", ">\n\nI agree with OP. My childhood was fine. I’m not fussy at all but my brother is. Like super picky, to the point of being childish. He can’t have mushrooms in anything anyone makes, or peas, celery, he’s only come around to eating cheese, and even then only basic cheese. Can’t eat egg yokes. All forms of cake are a no. That’s just to name a few. He’s 30.\nIt’s ok to have preferences but there’s something about watching a grown ass man react to peas the way he does that makes wrinkle my forehead like ‘dude chill.’\nIf you are that fussy you are spoiled and coddled. Being born in environments where food security is not an issue will warrant some fussy eaters. Is what it is.\nI’m a 6 years older than him but there was deffo a difference in our parents income levels when I was a kid and when he was. And you can see the difference that had. I had to eat whatever was put in front of me or not at all as it was all we had. When he came around and because he’s the youngest he was catered to a lot more.", ">\n\nBut that's an extreme, OP mentioned very common and frankly reasonable dislikes that people have, like olives. If you only have like 2 things you refuse to eat in any way, I don't think you should be judged for that.", ">\n\n\nLike they \"don't like seafood,\" which is one of the stupidest things I've ever heard. It's like saying you \"don't like land food.\" Crawfish and salmon taste absolutely nothing alike.\n\nSeafood all has a very distinct fishy taste, some people don't like that taste. \n\nOr they refuse to eat anything with onions.\n\nOnions are gross to a lot of people, nothing wrong with that\n\nBut I can't take you seriously if you refuse to eat an olive.\n\nIf you can't take someone seriously because they won't eat olives, you're immature\n\nAnd don't get me started on \"muh texture issues.\"\n\nSome people, myself included, have legitimate texture/sensory issues when it comes to food. There are some foods I love the smell of, but if I try to eat it I will physically puke without being able to control it\n\nSeriously, I will eat almost anything. Sure, I have my preferences, but I'll still eat whatever.\n\nAll in all, you're more immature than \"picky eaters\" because you have some weird feeling of superiority because of this", ">\n\nbingo.", ">\n\nI'll eat anything aslong as it won't burn my mouth", ">\n\nI love how OP's prime example for outlandish foods she eats is fucking French Toast or Ramen with Chashiu, as if those weren't some of the most delicious dishes on earth.", ">\n\nI was always exactly opposite of picky. If I am a guess I eat what is served. Once eating out ,was invited by Asian friend ,his dad patriarch of the house orders all kinds of dim sum . I was offered chicken feet ,claws and skin and all. I eat them . He said something in Chinese to my friend to translate. Apparently , I am good friend because I rate it all without flinching. \nSame with Durian. More then once I was told ,you are white ,are you sure you know what you are asking for.\nI love exploring world food diversity and cultures.", ">\n\nPicky eating is a genuine sensory phenomenon. \"Eat it or starve\" left me with an eating disorder since I never learned how to self-regulate.", ">\n\nThe thing is… how does what I’m eating affect you? Bravo def unpopular opinion", ">\n\nThe amount of times some rando judges people for having food preferences on this sub makes this quite popular. Do you want a medal for eating shit you didn't want to in your childhood? Here have some attention.", ">\n\nMost picky eaters don't have control about that, they have issues mainly with textures, but also find strong flavour/aromatic smell off putting." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️", ">\n\nMy parents thought I was picky for years. I'd get in trouble for not eating things or they would be upset if we went to a restaurant and I ended up in a bathroom for 29 min right after, turns out I had low bacteria in my gut and severe IBS which I still struggle with. \nThere's lots of foods I'd love to try but I know the things I can eat without ending up in terrible pain for hours sitting in the bathroom.", ">\n\nLol ok now go eat some snails, rabbit brain, sheep intestine, chicken heart or goat testicles.\nYou say totally normal food items from not just a western diet but am extremely dumbed down American bland as fuck diet.\nJust don’t be rude and you good.", ">\n\nI finally got to try escargot when I was in New Orleans a few months ago. It was great", ">\n\n\nescargot \n\nBecause writing snails as food sounds too disgusting", ">\n\n…or because snails is an English word and it’s a traditionally French dish?\nLol apparently this comment was highly offensive. I’ve been blocked", ">\n\nI don't care what people eat. But if I'm cooking for you, you better not micro-manage my dish with 15 different requests because you don't like this and that. Either eat what I want to make or make something for yourself.", ">\n\nif I'm cooking for someone, i want them to like my food. so I'll make something they like. even if that means fulfilling 15 different requests. what's the point in feeding someone if you know they won't eat it or enjoy it?", ">\n\nYes me too. I agree for guests. I'm more talking about the situation where you may be cooking for a partner or kids, even roommates... day in, day out.\nI'll happily please guests (otherwise what's the point, I agree), but anyone who is privileged enough for me to cook for them everyday can either eat what I cook or cook for themselves once the kitchen is free. Fulfilling requests when you're already doing a massive favour by cooking every day is just a big no from me. That's how I was brought up, either be grateful or don't eat. And it's how I intend to cook for anyone who lives with me. \nAnd if I'm hosting a dinner party, then I will make a crowd pleaser but it will be impossible to fulfill requests if everyone has them.", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? What, you want a fuckin’ sticker?", ">\n\nYou say you're not a picky eater but then make a big deal about being okay eating French toast, pancakes and delicious pork belly. Then you go on to say that you don't like raw bell pepper. Tell me a nasty food you like and I'll believe you.", ">\n\nBelieve it or not, but my mom raised me in a similar way, and I am picky. But, since I'm an adult, I'm allowed to be picky. I'm allowed to choose to eat something or not to eat it. \nNow, that's not to say I won't eat foods I don't prefer if it's all I got, or even food I don't like at all if I'm hungry enough.", ">\n\nIdk sounds like your projecting a shitty childhood onto others, might wanna get that checked on", ">\n\nI agree with OP. My childhood was fine. I’m not fussy at all but my brother is. Like super picky, to the point of being childish. He can’t have mushrooms in anything anyone makes, or peas, celery, he’s only come around to eating cheese, and even then only basic cheese. Can’t eat egg yokes. All forms of cake are a no. That’s just to name a few. He’s 30.\nIt’s ok to have preferences but there’s something about watching a grown ass man react to peas the way he does that makes wrinkle my forehead like ‘dude chill.’\nIf you are that fussy you are spoiled and coddled. Being born in environments where food security is not an issue will warrant some fussy eaters. Is what it is.\nI’m a 6 years older than him but there was deffo a difference in our parents income levels when I was a kid and when he was. And you can see the difference that had. I had to eat whatever was put in front of me or not at all as it was all we had. When he came around and because he’s the youngest he was catered to a lot more.", ">\n\nBut that's an extreme, OP mentioned very common and frankly reasonable dislikes that people have, like olives. If you only have like 2 things you refuse to eat in any way, I don't think you should be judged for that.", ">\n\n\nLike they \"don't like seafood,\" which is one of the stupidest things I've ever heard. It's like saying you \"don't like land food.\" Crawfish and salmon taste absolutely nothing alike.\n\nSeafood all has a very distinct fishy taste, some people don't like that taste. \n\nOr they refuse to eat anything with onions.\n\nOnions are gross to a lot of people, nothing wrong with that\n\nBut I can't take you seriously if you refuse to eat an olive.\n\nIf you can't take someone seriously because they won't eat olives, you're immature\n\nAnd don't get me started on \"muh texture issues.\"\n\nSome people, myself included, have legitimate texture/sensory issues when it comes to food. There are some foods I love the smell of, but if I try to eat it I will physically puke without being able to control it\n\nSeriously, I will eat almost anything. Sure, I have my preferences, but I'll still eat whatever.\n\nAll in all, you're more immature than \"picky eaters\" because you have some weird feeling of superiority because of this", ">\n\nbingo.", ">\n\nI'll eat anything aslong as it won't burn my mouth", ">\n\nI love how OP's prime example for outlandish foods she eats is fucking French Toast or Ramen with Chashiu, as if those weren't some of the most delicious dishes on earth.", ">\n\nI was always exactly opposite of picky. If I am a guess I eat what is served. Once eating out ,was invited by Asian friend ,his dad patriarch of the house orders all kinds of dim sum . I was offered chicken feet ,claws and skin and all. I eat them . He said something in Chinese to my friend to translate. Apparently , I am good friend because I rate it all without flinching. \nSame with Durian. More then once I was told ,you are white ,are you sure you know what you are asking for.\nI love exploring world food diversity and cultures.", ">\n\nPicky eating is a genuine sensory phenomenon. \"Eat it or starve\" left me with an eating disorder since I never learned how to self-regulate.", ">\n\nThe thing is… how does what I’m eating affect you? Bravo def unpopular opinion", ">\n\nThe amount of times some rando judges people for having food preferences on this sub makes this quite popular. Do you want a medal for eating shit you didn't want to in your childhood? Here have some attention.", ">\n\nMost picky eaters don't have control about that, they have issues mainly with textures, but also find strong flavour/aromatic smell off putting.", ">\n\nWell I’m an adult and I buy my food with my money and so I will eat whenever I want to eat." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️", ">\n\nMy parents thought I was picky for years. I'd get in trouble for not eating things or they would be upset if we went to a restaurant and I ended up in a bathroom for 29 min right after, turns out I had low bacteria in my gut and severe IBS which I still struggle with. \nThere's lots of foods I'd love to try but I know the things I can eat without ending up in terrible pain for hours sitting in the bathroom.", ">\n\nLol ok now go eat some snails, rabbit brain, sheep intestine, chicken heart or goat testicles.\nYou say totally normal food items from not just a western diet but am extremely dumbed down American bland as fuck diet.\nJust don’t be rude and you good.", ">\n\nI finally got to try escargot when I was in New Orleans a few months ago. It was great", ">\n\n\nescargot \n\nBecause writing snails as food sounds too disgusting", ">\n\n…or because snails is an English word and it’s a traditionally French dish?\nLol apparently this comment was highly offensive. I’ve been blocked", ">\n\nI don't care what people eat. But if I'm cooking for you, you better not micro-manage my dish with 15 different requests because you don't like this and that. Either eat what I want to make or make something for yourself.", ">\n\nif I'm cooking for someone, i want them to like my food. so I'll make something they like. even if that means fulfilling 15 different requests. what's the point in feeding someone if you know they won't eat it or enjoy it?", ">\n\nYes me too. I agree for guests. I'm more talking about the situation where you may be cooking for a partner or kids, even roommates... day in, day out.\nI'll happily please guests (otherwise what's the point, I agree), but anyone who is privileged enough for me to cook for them everyday can either eat what I cook or cook for themselves once the kitchen is free. Fulfilling requests when you're already doing a massive favour by cooking every day is just a big no from me. That's how I was brought up, either be grateful or don't eat. And it's how I intend to cook for anyone who lives with me. \nAnd if I'm hosting a dinner party, then I will make a crowd pleaser but it will be impossible to fulfill requests if everyone has them.", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? What, you want a fuckin’ sticker?", ">\n\nYou say you're not a picky eater but then make a big deal about being okay eating French toast, pancakes and delicious pork belly. Then you go on to say that you don't like raw bell pepper. Tell me a nasty food you like and I'll believe you.", ">\n\nBelieve it or not, but my mom raised me in a similar way, and I am picky. But, since I'm an adult, I'm allowed to be picky. I'm allowed to choose to eat something or not to eat it. \nNow, that's not to say I won't eat foods I don't prefer if it's all I got, or even food I don't like at all if I'm hungry enough.", ">\n\nIdk sounds like your projecting a shitty childhood onto others, might wanna get that checked on", ">\n\nI agree with OP. My childhood was fine. I’m not fussy at all but my brother is. Like super picky, to the point of being childish. He can’t have mushrooms in anything anyone makes, or peas, celery, he’s only come around to eating cheese, and even then only basic cheese. Can’t eat egg yokes. All forms of cake are a no. That’s just to name a few. He’s 30.\nIt’s ok to have preferences but there’s something about watching a grown ass man react to peas the way he does that makes wrinkle my forehead like ‘dude chill.’\nIf you are that fussy you are spoiled and coddled. Being born in environments where food security is not an issue will warrant some fussy eaters. Is what it is.\nI’m a 6 years older than him but there was deffo a difference in our parents income levels when I was a kid and when he was. And you can see the difference that had. I had to eat whatever was put in front of me or not at all as it was all we had. When he came around and because he’s the youngest he was catered to a lot more.", ">\n\nBut that's an extreme, OP mentioned very common and frankly reasonable dislikes that people have, like olives. If you only have like 2 things you refuse to eat in any way, I don't think you should be judged for that.", ">\n\n\nLike they \"don't like seafood,\" which is one of the stupidest things I've ever heard. It's like saying you \"don't like land food.\" Crawfish and salmon taste absolutely nothing alike.\n\nSeafood all has a very distinct fishy taste, some people don't like that taste. \n\nOr they refuse to eat anything with onions.\n\nOnions are gross to a lot of people, nothing wrong with that\n\nBut I can't take you seriously if you refuse to eat an olive.\n\nIf you can't take someone seriously because they won't eat olives, you're immature\n\nAnd don't get me started on \"muh texture issues.\"\n\nSome people, myself included, have legitimate texture/sensory issues when it comes to food. There are some foods I love the smell of, but if I try to eat it I will physically puke without being able to control it\n\nSeriously, I will eat almost anything. Sure, I have my preferences, but I'll still eat whatever.\n\nAll in all, you're more immature than \"picky eaters\" because you have some weird feeling of superiority because of this", ">\n\nbingo.", ">\n\nI'll eat anything aslong as it won't burn my mouth", ">\n\nI love how OP's prime example for outlandish foods she eats is fucking French Toast or Ramen with Chashiu, as if those weren't some of the most delicious dishes on earth.", ">\n\nI was always exactly opposite of picky. If I am a guess I eat what is served. Once eating out ,was invited by Asian friend ,his dad patriarch of the house orders all kinds of dim sum . I was offered chicken feet ,claws and skin and all. I eat them . He said something in Chinese to my friend to translate. Apparently , I am good friend because I rate it all without flinching. \nSame with Durian. More then once I was told ,you are white ,are you sure you know what you are asking for.\nI love exploring world food diversity and cultures.", ">\n\nPicky eating is a genuine sensory phenomenon. \"Eat it or starve\" left me with an eating disorder since I never learned how to self-regulate.", ">\n\nThe thing is… how does what I’m eating affect you? Bravo def unpopular opinion", ">\n\nThe amount of times some rando judges people for having food preferences on this sub makes this quite popular. Do you want a medal for eating shit you didn't want to in your childhood? Here have some attention.", ">\n\nMost picky eaters don't have control about that, they have issues mainly with textures, but also find strong flavour/aromatic smell off putting.", ">\n\nWell I’m an adult and I buy my food with my money and so I will eat whenever I want to eat.", ">\n\nI'll eat almost anything that isn't seafood. I have tried it 'cause I know Im missing out but I just can't enjoy it. I think it's a psychological thing." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️", ">\n\nMy parents thought I was picky for years. I'd get in trouble for not eating things or they would be upset if we went to a restaurant and I ended up in a bathroom for 29 min right after, turns out I had low bacteria in my gut and severe IBS which I still struggle with. \nThere's lots of foods I'd love to try but I know the things I can eat without ending up in terrible pain for hours sitting in the bathroom.", ">\n\nLol ok now go eat some snails, rabbit brain, sheep intestine, chicken heart or goat testicles.\nYou say totally normal food items from not just a western diet but am extremely dumbed down American bland as fuck diet.\nJust don’t be rude and you good.", ">\n\nI finally got to try escargot when I was in New Orleans a few months ago. It was great", ">\n\n\nescargot \n\nBecause writing snails as food sounds too disgusting", ">\n\n…or because snails is an English word and it’s a traditionally French dish?\nLol apparently this comment was highly offensive. I’ve been blocked", ">\n\nI don't care what people eat. But if I'm cooking for you, you better not micro-manage my dish with 15 different requests because you don't like this and that. Either eat what I want to make or make something for yourself.", ">\n\nif I'm cooking for someone, i want them to like my food. so I'll make something they like. even if that means fulfilling 15 different requests. what's the point in feeding someone if you know they won't eat it or enjoy it?", ">\n\nYes me too. I agree for guests. I'm more talking about the situation where you may be cooking for a partner or kids, even roommates... day in, day out.\nI'll happily please guests (otherwise what's the point, I agree), but anyone who is privileged enough for me to cook for them everyday can either eat what I cook or cook for themselves once the kitchen is free. Fulfilling requests when you're already doing a massive favour by cooking every day is just a big no from me. That's how I was brought up, either be grateful or don't eat. And it's how I intend to cook for anyone who lives with me. \nAnd if I'm hosting a dinner party, then I will make a crowd pleaser but it will be impossible to fulfill requests if everyone has them.", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? What, you want a fuckin’ sticker?", ">\n\nYou say you're not a picky eater but then make a big deal about being okay eating French toast, pancakes and delicious pork belly. Then you go on to say that you don't like raw bell pepper. Tell me a nasty food you like and I'll believe you.", ">\n\nBelieve it or not, but my mom raised me in a similar way, and I am picky. But, since I'm an adult, I'm allowed to be picky. I'm allowed to choose to eat something or not to eat it. \nNow, that's not to say I won't eat foods I don't prefer if it's all I got, or even food I don't like at all if I'm hungry enough.", ">\n\nIdk sounds like your projecting a shitty childhood onto others, might wanna get that checked on", ">\n\nI agree with OP. My childhood was fine. I’m not fussy at all but my brother is. Like super picky, to the point of being childish. He can’t have mushrooms in anything anyone makes, or peas, celery, he’s only come around to eating cheese, and even then only basic cheese. Can’t eat egg yokes. All forms of cake are a no. That’s just to name a few. He’s 30.\nIt’s ok to have preferences but there’s something about watching a grown ass man react to peas the way he does that makes wrinkle my forehead like ‘dude chill.’\nIf you are that fussy you are spoiled and coddled. Being born in environments where food security is not an issue will warrant some fussy eaters. Is what it is.\nI’m a 6 years older than him but there was deffo a difference in our parents income levels when I was a kid and when he was. And you can see the difference that had. I had to eat whatever was put in front of me or not at all as it was all we had. When he came around and because he’s the youngest he was catered to a lot more.", ">\n\nBut that's an extreme, OP mentioned very common and frankly reasonable dislikes that people have, like olives. If you only have like 2 things you refuse to eat in any way, I don't think you should be judged for that.", ">\n\n\nLike they \"don't like seafood,\" which is one of the stupidest things I've ever heard. It's like saying you \"don't like land food.\" Crawfish and salmon taste absolutely nothing alike.\n\nSeafood all has a very distinct fishy taste, some people don't like that taste. \n\nOr they refuse to eat anything with onions.\n\nOnions are gross to a lot of people, nothing wrong with that\n\nBut I can't take you seriously if you refuse to eat an olive.\n\nIf you can't take someone seriously because they won't eat olives, you're immature\n\nAnd don't get me started on \"muh texture issues.\"\n\nSome people, myself included, have legitimate texture/sensory issues when it comes to food. There are some foods I love the smell of, but if I try to eat it I will physically puke without being able to control it\n\nSeriously, I will eat almost anything. Sure, I have my preferences, but I'll still eat whatever.\n\nAll in all, you're more immature than \"picky eaters\" because you have some weird feeling of superiority because of this", ">\n\nbingo.", ">\n\nI'll eat anything aslong as it won't burn my mouth", ">\n\nI love how OP's prime example for outlandish foods she eats is fucking French Toast or Ramen with Chashiu, as if those weren't some of the most delicious dishes on earth.", ">\n\nI was always exactly opposite of picky. If I am a guess I eat what is served. Once eating out ,was invited by Asian friend ,his dad patriarch of the house orders all kinds of dim sum . I was offered chicken feet ,claws and skin and all. I eat them . He said something in Chinese to my friend to translate. Apparently , I am good friend because I rate it all without flinching. \nSame with Durian. More then once I was told ,you are white ,are you sure you know what you are asking for.\nI love exploring world food diversity and cultures.", ">\n\nPicky eating is a genuine sensory phenomenon. \"Eat it or starve\" left me with an eating disorder since I never learned how to self-regulate.", ">\n\nThe thing is… how does what I’m eating affect you? Bravo def unpopular opinion", ">\n\nThe amount of times some rando judges people for having food preferences on this sub makes this quite popular. Do you want a medal for eating shit you didn't want to in your childhood? Here have some attention.", ">\n\nMost picky eaters don't have control about that, they have issues mainly with textures, but also find strong flavour/aromatic smell off putting.", ">\n\nWell I’m an adult and I buy my food with my money and so I will eat whenever I want to eat.", ">\n\nI'll eat almost anything that isn't seafood. I have tried it 'cause I know Im missing out but I just can't enjoy it. I think it's a psychological thing.", ">\n\nI'd imagine it's chemical rather than psychological- they all have the same chemicals in them that make them taste \"fishy\" and some people don't like that. I'm the same as you- have tried a lot of fish because it's something I wish I liked but I just can't seem to enjoy them unless they've been cooked with enough other flavours to mask the fish taste" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️", ">\n\nMy parents thought I was picky for years. I'd get in trouble for not eating things or they would be upset if we went to a restaurant and I ended up in a bathroom for 29 min right after, turns out I had low bacteria in my gut and severe IBS which I still struggle with. \nThere's lots of foods I'd love to try but I know the things I can eat without ending up in terrible pain for hours sitting in the bathroom.", ">\n\nLol ok now go eat some snails, rabbit brain, sheep intestine, chicken heart or goat testicles.\nYou say totally normal food items from not just a western diet but am extremely dumbed down American bland as fuck diet.\nJust don’t be rude and you good.", ">\n\nI finally got to try escargot when I was in New Orleans a few months ago. It was great", ">\n\n\nescargot \n\nBecause writing snails as food sounds too disgusting", ">\n\n…or because snails is an English word and it’s a traditionally French dish?\nLol apparently this comment was highly offensive. I’ve been blocked", ">\n\nI don't care what people eat. But if I'm cooking for you, you better not micro-manage my dish with 15 different requests because you don't like this and that. Either eat what I want to make or make something for yourself.", ">\n\nif I'm cooking for someone, i want them to like my food. so I'll make something they like. even if that means fulfilling 15 different requests. what's the point in feeding someone if you know they won't eat it or enjoy it?", ">\n\nYes me too. I agree for guests. I'm more talking about the situation where you may be cooking for a partner or kids, even roommates... day in, day out.\nI'll happily please guests (otherwise what's the point, I agree), but anyone who is privileged enough for me to cook for them everyday can either eat what I cook or cook for themselves once the kitchen is free. Fulfilling requests when you're already doing a massive favour by cooking every day is just a big no from me. That's how I was brought up, either be grateful or don't eat. And it's how I intend to cook for anyone who lives with me. \nAnd if I'm hosting a dinner party, then I will make a crowd pleaser but it will be impossible to fulfill requests if everyone has them.", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? What, you want a fuckin’ sticker?", ">\n\nYou say you're not a picky eater but then make a big deal about being okay eating French toast, pancakes and delicious pork belly. Then you go on to say that you don't like raw bell pepper. Tell me a nasty food you like and I'll believe you.", ">\n\nBelieve it or not, but my mom raised me in a similar way, and I am picky. But, since I'm an adult, I'm allowed to be picky. I'm allowed to choose to eat something or not to eat it. \nNow, that's not to say I won't eat foods I don't prefer if it's all I got, or even food I don't like at all if I'm hungry enough.", ">\n\nIdk sounds like your projecting a shitty childhood onto others, might wanna get that checked on", ">\n\nI agree with OP. My childhood was fine. I’m not fussy at all but my brother is. Like super picky, to the point of being childish. He can’t have mushrooms in anything anyone makes, or peas, celery, he’s only come around to eating cheese, and even then only basic cheese. Can’t eat egg yokes. All forms of cake are a no. That’s just to name a few. He’s 30.\nIt’s ok to have preferences but there’s something about watching a grown ass man react to peas the way he does that makes wrinkle my forehead like ‘dude chill.’\nIf you are that fussy you are spoiled and coddled. Being born in environments where food security is not an issue will warrant some fussy eaters. Is what it is.\nI’m a 6 years older than him but there was deffo a difference in our parents income levels when I was a kid and when he was. And you can see the difference that had. I had to eat whatever was put in front of me or not at all as it was all we had. When he came around and because he’s the youngest he was catered to a lot more.", ">\n\nBut that's an extreme, OP mentioned very common and frankly reasonable dislikes that people have, like olives. If you only have like 2 things you refuse to eat in any way, I don't think you should be judged for that.", ">\n\n\nLike they \"don't like seafood,\" which is one of the stupidest things I've ever heard. It's like saying you \"don't like land food.\" Crawfish and salmon taste absolutely nothing alike.\n\nSeafood all has a very distinct fishy taste, some people don't like that taste. \n\nOr they refuse to eat anything with onions.\n\nOnions are gross to a lot of people, nothing wrong with that\n\nBut I can't take you seriously if you refuse to eat an olive.\n\nIf you can't take someone seriously because they won't eat olives, you're immature\n\nAnd don't get me started on \"muh texture issues.\"\n\nSome people, myself included, have legitimate texture/sensory issues when it comes to food. There are some foods I love the smell of, but if I try to eat it I will physically puke without being able to control it\n\nSeriously, I will eat almost anything. Sure, I have my preferences, but I'll still eat whatever.\n\nAll in all, you're more immature than \"picky eaters\" because you have some weird feeling of superiority because of this", ">\n\nbingo.", ">\n\nI'll eat anything aslong as it won't burn my mouth", ">\n\nI love how OP's prime example for outlandish foods she eats is fucking French Toast or Ramen with Chashiu, as if those weren't some of the most delicious dishes on earth.", ">\n\nI was always exactly opposite of picky. If I am a guess I eat what is served. Once eating out ,was invited by Asian friend ,his dad patriarch of the house orders all kinds of dim sum . I was offered chicken feet ,claws and skin and all. I eat them . He said something in Chinese to my friend to translate. Apparently , I am good friend because I rate it all without flinching. \nSame with Durian. More then once I was told ,you are white ,are you sure you know what you are asking for.\nI love exploring world food diversity and cultures.", ">\n\nPicky eating is a genuine sensory phenomenon. \"Eat it or starve\" left me with an eating disorder since I never learned how to self-regulate.", ">\n\nThe thing is… how does what I’m eating affect you? Bravo def unpopular opinion", ">\n\nThe amount of times some rando judges people for having food preferences on this sub makes this quite popular. Do you want a medal for eating shit you didn't want to in your childhood? Here have some attention.", ">\n\nMost picky eaters don't have control about that, they have issues mainly with textures, but also find strong flavour/aromatic smell off putting.", ">\n\nWell I’m an adult and I buy my food with my money and so I will eat whenever I want to eat.", ">\n\nI'll eat almost anything that isn't seafood. I have tried it 'cause I know Im missing out but I just can't enjoy it. I think it's a psychological thing.", ">\n\nI'd imagine it's chemical rather than psychological- they all have the same chemicals in them that make them taste \"fishy\" and some people don't like that. I'm the same as you- have tried a lot of fish because it's something I wish I liked but I just can't seem to enjoy them unless they've been cooked with enough other flavours to mask the fish taste", ">\n\nI too hate it when people have preferences and the sheer audacity to not eat anything put before them." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️", ">\n\nMy parents thought I was picky for years. I'd get in trouble for not eating things or they would be upset if we went to a restaurant and I ended up in a bathroom for 29 min right after, turns out I had low bacteria in my gut and severe IBS which I still struggle with. \nThere's lots of foods I'd love to try but I know the things I can eat without ending up in terrible pain for hours sitting in the bathroom.", ">\n\nLol ok now go eat some snails, rabbit brain, sheep intestine, chicken heart or goat testicles.\nYou say totally normal food items from not just a western diet but am extremely dumbed down American bland as fuck diet.\nJust don’t be rude and you good.", ">\n\nI finally got to try escargot when I was in New Orleans a few months ago. It was great", ">\n\n\nescargot \n\nBecause writing snails as food sounds too disgusting", ">\n\n…or because snails is an English word and it’s a traditionally French dish?\nLol apparently this comment was highly offensive. I’ve been blocked", ">\n\nI don't care what people eat. But if I'm cooking for you, you better not micro-manage my dish with 15 different requests because you don't like this and that. Either eat what I want to make or make something for yourself.", ">\n\nif I'm cooking for someone, i want them to like my food. so I'll make something they like. even if that means fulfilling 15 different requests. what's the point in feeding someone if you know they won't eat it or enjoy it?", ">\n\nYes me too. I agree for guests. I'm more talking about the situation where you may be cooking for a partner or kids, even roommates... day in, day out.\nI'll happily please guests (otherwise what's the point, I agree), but anyone who is privileged enough for me to cook for them everyday can either eat what I cook or cook for themselves once the kitchen is free. Fulfilling requests when you're already doing a massive favour by cooking every day is just a big no from me. That's how I was brought up, either be grateful or don't eat. And it's how I intend to cook for anyone who lives with me. \nAnd if I'm hosting a dinner party, then I will make a crowd pleaser but it will be impossible to fulfill requests if everyone has them.", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? What, you want a fuckin’ sticker?", ">\n\nYou say you're not a picky eater but then make a big deal about being okay eating French toast, pancakes and delicious pork belly. Then you go on to say that you don't like raw bell pepper. Tell me a nasty food you like and I'll believe you.", ">\n\nBelieve it or not, but my mom raised me in a similar way, and I am picky. But, since I'm an adult, I'm allowed to be picky. I'm allowed to choose to eat something or not to eat it. \nNow, that's not to say I won't eat foods I don't prefer if it's all I got, or even food I don't like at all if I'm hungry enough.", ">\n\nIdk sounds like your projecting a shitty childhood onto others, might wanna get that checked on", ">\n\nI agree with OP. My childhood was fine. I’m not fussy at all but my brother is. Like super picky, to the point of being childish. He can’t have mushrooms in anything anyone makes, or peas, celery, he’s only come around to eating cheese, and even then only basic cheese. Can’t eat egg yokes. All forms of cake are a no. That’s just to name a few. He’s 30.\nIt’s ok to have preferences but there’s something about watching a grown ass man react to peas the way he does that makes wrinkle my forehead like ‘dude chill.’\nIf you are that fussy you are spoiled and coddled. Being born in environments where food security is not an issue will warrant some fussy eaters. Is what it is.\nI’m a 6 years older than him but there was deffo a difference in our parents income levels when I was a kid and when he was. And you can see the difference that had. I had to eat whatever was put in front of me or not at all as it was all we had. When he came around and because he’s the youngest he was catered to a lot more.", ">\n\nBut that's an extreme, OP mentioned very common and frankly reasonable dislikes that people have, like olives. If you only have like 2 things you refuse to eat in any way, I don't think you should be judged for that.", ">\n\n\nLike they \"don't like seafood,\" which is one of the stupidest things I've ever heard. It's like saying you \"don't like land food.\" Crawfish and salmon taste absolutely nothing alike.\n\nSeafood all has a very distinct fishy taste, some people don't like that taste. \n\nOr they refuse to eat anything with onions.\n\nOnions are gross to a lot of people, nothing wrong with that\n\nBut I can't take you seriously if you refuse to eat an olive.\n\nIf you can't take someone seriously because they won't eat olives, you're immature\n\nAnd don't get me started on \"muh texture issues.\"\n\nSome people, myself included, have legitimate texture/sensory issues when it comes to food. There are some foods I love the smell of, but if I try to eat it I will physically puke without being able to control it\n\nSeriously, I will eat almost anything. Sure, I have my preferences, but I'll still eat whatever.\n\nAll in all, you're more immature than \"picky eaters\" because you have some weird feeling of superiority because of this", ">\n\nbingo.", ">\n\nI'll eat anything aslong as it won't burn my mouth", ">\n\nI love how OP's prime example for outlandish foods she eats is fucking French Toast or Ramen with Chashiu, as if those weren't some of the most delicious dishes on earth.", ">\n\nI was always exactly opposite of picky. If I am a guess I eat what is served. Once eating out ,was invited by Asian friend ,his dad patriarch of the house orders all kinds of dim sum . I was offered chicken feet ,claws and skin and all. I eat them . He said something in Chinese to my friend to translate. Apparently , I am good friend because I rate it all without flinching. \nSame with Durian. More then once I was told ,you are white ,are you sure you know what you are asking for.\nI love exploring world food diversity and cultures.", ">\n\nPicky eating is a genuine sensory phenomenon. \"Eat it or starve\" left me with an eating disorder since I never learned how to self-regulate.", ">\n\nThe thing is… how does what I’m eating affect you? Bravo def unpopular opinion", ">\n\nThe amount of times some rando judges people for having food preferences on this sub makes this quite popular. Do you want a medal for eating shit you didn't want to in your childhood? Here have some attention.", ">\n\nMost picky eaters don't have control about that, they have issues mainly with textures, but also find strong flavour/aromatic smell off putting.", ">\n\nWell I’m an adult and I buy my food with my money and so I will eat whenever I want to eat.", ">\n\nI'll eat almost anything that isn't seafood. I have tried it 'cause I know Im missing out but I just can't enjoy it. I think it's a psychological thing.", ">\n\nI'd imagine it's chemical rather than psychological- they all have the same chemicals in them that make them taste \"fishy\" and some people don't like that. I'm the same as you- have tried a lot of fish because it's something I wish I liked but I just can't seem to enjoy them unless they've been cooked with enough other flavours to mask the fish taste", ">\n\nI too hate it when people have preferences and the sheer audacity to not eat anything put before them.", ">\n\nSo you judge people who as an adult, have decided to eat things they enjoy and not eat the things they dont like, because they didnt have the same upbringing as you \n\nIf you were literally starving (as in zero food intake for a week), then you would grow up and eat it.\n\nSure, but we arent talking about a life or death situation we are talking about peoples preferences and you judging them for it. \nIf you were starving to that point you would also eat flys, spiders, lizards, cockroaches etc when was the last time you caught and ate a bug just for a snack though?" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️", ">\n\nMy parents thought I was picky for years. I'd get in trouble for not eating things or they would be upset if we went to a restaurant and I ended up in a bathroom for 29 min right after, turns out I had low bacteria in my gut and severe IBS which I still struggle with. \nThere's lots of foods I'd love to try but I know the things I can eat without ending up in terrible pain for hours sitting in the bathroom.", ">\n\nLol ok now go eat some snails, rabbit brain, sheep intestine, chicken heart or goat testicles.\nYou say totally normal food items from not just a western diet but am extremely dumbed down American bland as fuck diet.\nJust don’t be rude and you good.", ">\n\nI finally got to try escargot when I was in New Orleans a few months ago. It was great", ">\n\n\nescargot \n\nBecause writing snails as food sounds too disgusting", ">\n\n…or because snails is an English word and it’s a traditionally French dish?\nLol apparently this comment was highly offensive. I’ve been blocked", ">\n\nI don't care what people eat. But if I'm cooking for you, you better not micro-manage my dish with 15 different requests because you don't like this and that. Either eat what I want to make or make something for yourself.", ">\n\nif I'm cooking for someone, i want them to like my food. so I'll make something they like. even if that means fulfilling 15 different requests. what's the point in feeding someone if you know they won't eat it or enjoy it?", ">\n\nYes me too. I agree for guests. I'm more talking about the situation where you may be cooking for a partner or kids, even roommates... day in, day out.\nI'll happily please guests (otherwise what's the point, I agree), but anyone who is privileged enough for me to cook for them everyday can either eat what I cook or cook for themselves once the kitchen is free. Fulfilling requests when you're already doing a massive favour by cooking every day is just a big no from me. That's how I was brought up, either be grateful or don't eat. And it's how I intend to cook for anyone who lives with me. \nAnd if I'm hosting a dinner party, then I will make a crowd pleaser but it will be impossible to fulfill requests if everyone has them.", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? What, you want a fuckin’ sticker?", ">\n\nYou say you're not a picky eater but then make a big deal about being okay eating French toast, pancakes and delicious pork belly. Then you go on to say that you don't like raw bell pepper. Tell me a nasty food you like and I'll believe you.", ">\n\nBelieve it or not, but my mom raised me in a similar way, and I am picky. But, since I'm an adult, I'm allowed to be picky. I'm allowed to choose to eat something or not to eat it. \nNow, that's not to say I won't eat foods I don't prefer if it's all I got, or even food I don't like at all if I'm hungry enough.", ">\n\nIdk sounds like your projecting a shitty childhood onto others, might wanna get that checked on", ">\n\nI agree with OP. My childhood was fine. I’m not fussy at all but my brother is. Like super picky, to the point of being childish. He can’t have mushrooms in anything anyone makes, or peas, celery, he’s only come around to eating cheese, and even then only basic cheese. Can’t eat egg yokes. All forms of cake are a no. That’s just to name a few. He’s 30.\nIt’s ok to have preferences but there’s something about watching a grown ass man react to peas the way he does that makes wrinkle my forehead like ‘dude chill.’\nIf you are that fussy you are spoiled and coddled. Being born in environments where food security is not an issue will warrant some fussy eaters. Is what it is.\nI’m a 6 years older than him but there was deffo a difference in our parents income levels when I was a kid and when he was. And you can see the difference that had. I had to eat whatever was put in front of me or not at all as it was all we had. When he came around and because he’s the youngest he was catered to a lot more.", ">\n\nBut that's an extreme, OP mentioned very common and frankly reasonable dislikes that people have, like olives. If you only have like 2 things you refuse to eat in any way, I don't think you should be judged for that.", ">\n\n\nLike they \"don't like seafood,\" which is one of the stupidest things I've ever heard. It's like saying you \"don't like land food.\" Crawfish and salmon taste absolutely nothing alike.\n\nSeafood all has a very distinct fishy taste, some people don't like that taste. \n\nOr they refuse to eat anything with onions.\n\nOnions are gross to a lot of people, nothing wrong with that\n\nBut I can't take you seriously if you refuse to eat an olive.\n\nIf you can't take someone seriously because they won't eat olives, you're immature\n\nAnd don't get me started on \"muh texture issues.\"\n\nSome people, myself included, have legitimate texture/sensory issues when it comes to food. There are some foods I love the smell of, but if I try to eat it I will physically puke without being able to control it\n\nSeriously, I will eat almost anything. Sure, I have my preferences, but I'll still eat whatever.\n\nAll in all, you're more immature than \"picky eaters\" because you have some weird feeling of superiority because of this", ">\n\nbingo.", ">\n\nI'll eat anything aslong as it won't burn my mouth", ">\n\nI love how OP's prime example for outlandish foods she eats is fucking French Toast or Ramen with Chashiu, as if those weren't some of the most delicious dishes on earth.", ">\n\nI was always exactly opposite of picky. If I am a guess I eat what is served. Once eating out ,was invited by Asian friend ,his dad patriarch of the house orders all kinds of dim sum . I was offered chicken feet ,claws and skin and all. I eat them . He said something in Chinese to my friend to translate. Apparently , I am good friend because I rate it all without flinching. \nSame with Durian. More then once I was told ,you are white ,are you sure you know what you are asking for.\nI love exploring world food diversity and cultures.", ">\n\nPicky eating is a genuine sensory phenomenon. \"Eat it or starve\" left me with an eating disorder since I never learned how to self-regulate.", ">\n\nThe thing is… how does what I’m eating affect you? Bravo def unpopular opinion", ">\n\nThe amount of times some rando judges people for having food preferences on this sub makes this quite popular. Do you want a medal for eating shit you didn't want to in your childhood? Here have some attention.", ">\n\nMost picky eaters don't have control about that, they have issues mainly with textures, but also find strong flavour/aromatic smell off putting.", ">\n\nWell I’m an adult and I buy my food with my money and so I will eat whenever I want to eat.", ">\n\nI'll eat almost anything that isn't seafood. I have tried it 'cause I know Im missing out but I just can't enjoy it. I think it's a psychological thing.", ">\n\nI'd imagine it's chemical rather than psychological- they all have the same chemicals in them that make them taste \"fishy\" and some people don't like that. I'm the same as you- have tried a lot of fish because it's something I wish I liked but I just can't seem to enjoy them unless they've been cooked with enough other flavours to mask the fish taste", ">\n\nI too hate it when people have preferences and the sheer audacity to not eat anything put before them.", ">\n\nSo you judge people who as an adult, have decided to eat things they enjoy and not eat the things they dont like, because they didnt have the same upbringing as you \n\nIf you were literally starving (as in zero food intake for a week), then you would grow up and eat it.\n\nSure, but we arent talking about a life or death situation we are talking about peoples preferences and you judging them for it. \nIf you were starving to that point you would also eat flys, spiders, lizards, cockroaches etc when was the last time you caught and ate a bug just for a snack though?", ">\n\nYeah how dare all those people with autism or eating disorders or food allergies or IBS or diabetes or (inset one of literally endless reasons why someone might be a ‘picky eater’) not eat everything you would eat. \nAlso it is hilarious that you’ve gone on this rant and are then like “no raw or undercooked bell peppers though” I have been hospitalised and tube fed thanks to my issues with food and I can eat raw bell peppers. What’s wrong with you? Sounds like your parents raised you to be soft." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️", ">\n\nMy parents thought I was picky for years. I'd get in trouble for not eating things or they would be upset if we went to a restaurant and I ended up in a bathroom for 29 min right after, turns out I had low bacteria in my gut and severe IBS which I still struggle with. \nThere's lots of foods I'd love to try but I know the things I can eat without ending up in terrible pain for hours sitting in the bathroom.", ">\n\nLol ok now go eat some snails, rabbit brain, sheep intestine, chicken heart or goat testicles.\nYou say totally normal food items from not just a western diet but am extremely dumbed down American bland as fuck diet.\nJust don’t be rude and you good.", ">\n\nI finally got to try escargot when I was in New Orleans a few months ago. It was great", ">\n\n\nescargot \n\nBecause writing snails as food sounds too disgusting", ">\n\n…or because snails is an English word and it’s a traditionally French dish?\nLol apparently this comment was highly offensive. I’ve been blocked", ">\n\nI don't care what people eat. But if I'm cooking for you, you better not micro-manage my dish with 15 different requests because you don't like this and that. Either eat what I want to make or make something for yourself.", ">\n\nif I'm cooking for someone, i want them to like my food. so I'll make something they like. even if that means fulfilling 15 different requests. what's the point in feeding someone if you know they won't eat it or enjoy it?", ">\n\nYes me too. I agree for guests. I'm more talking about the situation where you may be cooking for a partner or kids, even roommates... day in, day out.\nI'll happily please guests (otherwise what's the point, I agree), but anyone who is privileged enough for me to cook for them everyday can either eat what I cook or cook for themselves once the kitchen is free. Fulfilling requests when you're already doing a massive favour by cooking every day is just a big no from me. That's how I was brought up, either be grateful or don't eat. And it's how I intend to cook for anyone who lives with me. \nAnd if I'm hosting a dinner party, then I will make a crowd pleaser but it will be impossible to fulfill requests if everyone has them.", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? What, you want a fuckin’ sticker?", ">\n\nYou say you're not a picky eater but then make a big deal about being okay eating French toast, pancakes and delicious pork belly. Then you go on to say that you don't like raw bell pepper. Tell me a nasty food you like and I'll believe you.", ">\n\nBelieve it or not, but my mom raised me in a similar way, and I am picky. But, since I'm an adult, I'm allowed to be picky. I'm allowed to choose to eat something or not to eat it. \nNow, that's not to say I won't eat foods I don't prefer if it's all I got, or even food I don't like at all if I'm hungry enough.", ">\n\nIdk sounds like your projecting a shitty childhood onto others, might wanna get that checked on", ">\n\nI agree with OP. My childhood was fine. I’m not fussy at all but my brother is. Like super picky, to the point of being childish. He can’t have mushrooms in anything anyone makes, or peas, celery, he’s only come around to eating cheese, and even then only basic cheese. Can’t eat egg yokes. All forms of cake are a no. That’s just to name a few. He’s 30.\nIt’s ok to have preferences but there’s something about watching a grown ass man react to peas the way he does that makes wrinkle my forehead like ‘dude chill.’\nIf you are that fussy you are spoiled and coddled. Being born in environments where food security is not an issue will warrant some fussy eaters. Is what it is.\nI’m a 6 years older than him but there was deffo a difference in our parents income levels when I was a kid and when he was. And you can see the difference that had. I had to eat whatever was put in front of me or not at all as it was all we had. When he came around and because he’s the youngest he was catered to a lot more.", ">\n\nBut that's an extreme, OP mentioned very common and frankly reasonable dislikes that people have, like olives. If you only have like 2 things you refuse to eat in any way, I don't think you should be judged for that.", ">\n\n\nLike they \"don't like seafood,\" which is one of the stupidest things I've ever heard. It's like saying you \"don't like land food.\" Crawfish and salmon taste absolutely nothing alike.\n\nSeafood all has a very distinct fishy taste, some people don't like that taste. \n\nOr they refuse to eat anything with onions.\n\nOnions are gross to a lot of people, nothing wrong with that\n\nBut I can't take you seriously if you refuse to eat an olive.\n\nIf you can't take someone seriously because they won't eat olives, you're immature\n\nAnd don't get me started on \"muh texture issues.\"\n\nSome people, myself included, have legitimate texture/sensory issues when it comes to food. There are some foods I love the smell of, but if I try to eat it I will physically puke without being able to control it\n\nSeriously, I will eat almost anything. Sure, I have my preferences, but I'll still eat whatever.\n\nAll in all, you're more immature than \"picky eaters\" because you have some weird feeling of superiority because of this", ">\n\nbingo.", ">\n\nI'll eat anything aslong as it won't burn my mouth", ">\n\nI love how OP's prime example for outlandish foods she eats is fucking French Toast or Ramen with Chashiu, as if those weren't some of the most delicious dishes on earth.", ">\n\nI was always exactly opposite of picky. If I am a guess I eat what is served. Once eating out ,was invited by Asian friend ,his dad patriarch of the house orders all kinds of dim sum . I was offered chicken feet ,claws and skin and all. I eat them . He said something in Chinese to my friend to translate. Apparently , I am good friend because I rate it all without flinching. \nSame with Durian. More then once I was told ,you are white ,are you sure you know what you are asking for.\nI love exploring world food diversity and cultures.", ">\n\nPicky eating is a genuine sensory phenomenon. \"Eat it or starve\" left me with an eating disorder since I never learned how to self-regulate.", ">\n\nThe thing is… how does what I’m eating affect you? Bravo def unpopular opinion", ">\n\nThe amount of times some rando judges people for having food preferences on this sub makes this quite popular. Do you want a medal for eating shit you didn't want to in your childhood? Here have some attention.", ">\n\nMost picky eaters don't have control about that, they have issues mainly with textures, but also find strong flavour/aromatic smell off putting.", ">\n\nWell I’m an adult and I buy my food with my money and so I will eat whenever I want to eat.", ">\n\nI'll eat almost anything that isn't seafood. I have tried it 'cause I know Im missing out but I just can't enjoy it. I think it's a psychological thing.", ">\n\nI'd imagine it's chemical rather than psychological- they all have the same chemicals in them that make them taste \"fishy\" and some people don't like that. I'm the same as you- have tried a lot of fish because it's something I wish I liked but I just can't seem to enjoy them unless they've been cooked with enough other flavours to mask the fish taste", ">\n\nI too hate it when people have preferences and the sheer audacity to not eat anything put before them.", ">\n\nSo you judge people who as an adult, have decided to eat things they enjoy and not eat the things they dont like, because they didnt have the same upbringing as you \n\nIf you were literally starving (as in zero food intake for a week), then you would grow up and eat it.\n\nSure, but we arent talking about a life or death situation we are talking about peoples preferences and you judging them for it. \nIf you were starving to that point you would also eat flys, spiders, lizards, cockroaches etc when was the last time you caught and ate a bug just for a snack though?", ">\n\nYeah how dare all those people with autism or eating disorders or food allergies or IBS or diabetes or (inset one of literally endless reasons why someone might be a ‘picky eater’) not eat everything you would eat. \nAlso it is hilarious that you’ve gone on this rant and are then like “no raw or undercooked bell peppers though” I have been hospitalised and tube fed thanks to my issues with food and I can eat raw bell peppers. What’s wrong with you? Sounds like your parents raised you to be soft.", ">\n\njfc this shit is posted every week i swear we get it y’all get mad when people like chicken fingers" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️", ">\n\nMy parents thought I was picky for years. I'd get in trouble for not eating things or they would be upset if we went to a restaurant and I ended up in a bathroom for 29 min right after, turns out I had low bacteria in my gut and severe IBS which I still struggle with. \nThere's lots of foods I'd love to try but I know the things I can eat without ending up in terrible pain for hours sitting in the bathroom.", ">\n\nLol ok now go eat some snails, rabbit brain, sheep intestine, chicken heart or goat testicles.\nYou say totally normal food items from not just a western diet but am extremely dumbed down American bland as fuck diet.\nJust don’t be rude and you good.", ">\n\nI finally got to try escargot when I was in New Orleans a few months ago. It was great", ">\n\n\nescargot \n\nBecause writing snails as food sounds too disgusting", ">\n\n…or because snails is an English word and it’s a traditionally French dish?\nLol apparently this comment was highly offensive. I’ve been blocked", ">\n\nI don't care what people eat. But if I'm cooking for you, you better not micro-manage my dish with 15 different requests because you don't like this and that. Either eat what I want to make or make something for yourself.", ">\n\nif I'm cooking for someone, i want them to like my food. so I'll make something they like. even if that means fulfilling 15 different requests. what's the point in feeding someone if you know they won't eat it or enjoy it?", ">\n\nYes me too. I agree for guests. I'm more talking about the situation where you may be cooking for a partner or kids, even roommates... day in, day out.\nI'll happily please guests (otherwise what's the point, I agree), but anyone who is privileged enough for me to cook for them everyday can either eat what I cook or cook for themselves once the kitchen is free. Fulfilling requests when you're already doing a massive favour by cooking every day is just a big no from me. That's how I was brought up, either be grateful or don't eat. And it's how I intend to cook for anyone who lives with me. \nAnd if I'm hosting a dinner party, then I will make a crowd pleaser but it will be impossible to fulfill requests if everyone has them.", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? What, you want a fuckin’ sticker?", ">\n\nYou say you're not a picky eater but then make a big deal about being okay eating French toast, pancakes and delicious pork belly. Then you go on to say that you don't like raw bell pepper. Tell me a nasty food you like and I'll believe you.", ">\n\nBelieve it or not, but my mom raised me in a similar way, and I am picky. But, since I'm an adult, I'm allowed to be picky. I'm allowed to choose to eat something or not to eat it. \nNow, that's not to say I won't eat foods I don't prefer if it's all I got, or even food I don't like at all if I'm hungry enough.", ">\n\nIdk sounds like your projecting a shitty childhood onto others, might wanna get that checked on", ">\n\nI agree with OP. My childhood was fine. I’m not fussy at all but my brother is. Like super picky, to the point of being childish. He can’t have mushrooms in anything anyone makes, or peas, celery, he’s only come around to eating cheese, and even then only basic cheese. Can’t eat egg yokes. All forms of cake are a no. That’s just to name a few. He’s 30.\nIt’s ok to have preferences but there’s something about watching a grown ass man react to peas the way he does that makes wrinkle my forehead like ‘dude chill.’\nIf you are that fussy you are spoiled and coddled. Being born in environments where food security is not an issue will warrant some fussy eaters. Is what it is.\nI’m a 6 years older than him but there was deffo a difference in our parents income levels when I was a kid and when he was. And you can see the difference that had. I had to eat whatever was put in front of me or not at all as it was all we had. When he came around and because he’s the youngest he was catered to a lot more.", ">\n\nBut that's an extreme, OP mentioned very common and frankly reasonable dislikes that people have, like olives. If you only have like 2 things you refuse to eat in any way, I don't think you should be judged for that.", ">\n\n\nLike they \"don't like seafood,\" which is one of the stupidest things I've ever heard. It's like saying you \"don't like land food.\" Crawfish and salmon taste absolutely nothing alike.\n\nSeafood all has a very distinct fishy taste, some people don't like that taste. \n\nOr they refuse to eat anything with onions.\n\nOnions are gross to a lot of people, nothing wrong with that\n\nBut I can't take you seriously if you refuse to eat an olive.\n\nIf you can't take someone seriously because they won't eat olives, you're immature\n\nAnd don't get me started on \"muh texture issues.\"\n\nSome people, myself included, have legitimate texture/sensory issues when it comes to food. There are some foods I love the smell of, but if I try to eat it I will physically puke without being able to control it\n\nSeriously, I will eat almost anything. Sure, I have my preferences, but I'll still eat whatever.\n\nAll in all, you're more immature than \"picky eaters\" because you have some weird feeling of superiority because of this", ">\n\nbingo.", ">\n\nI'll eat anything aslong as it won't burn my mouth", ">\n\nI love how OP's prime example for outlandish foods she eats is fucking French Toast or Ramen with Chashiu, as if those weren't some of the most delicious dishes on earth.", ">\n\nI was always exactly opposite of picky. If I am a guess I eat what is served. Once eating out ,was invited by Asian friend ,his dad patriarch of the house orders all kinds of dim sum . I was offered chicken feet ,claws and skin and all. I eat them . He said something in Chinese to my friend to translate. Apparently , I am good friend because I rate it all without flinching. \nSame with Durian. More then once I was told ,you are white ,are you sure you know what you are asking for.\nI love exploring world food diversity and cultures.", ">\n\nPicky eating is a genuine sensory phenomenon. \"Eat it or starve\" left me with an eating disorder since I never learned how to self-regulate.", ">\n\nThe thing is… how does what I’m eating affect you? Bravo def unpopular opinion", ">\n\nThe amount of times some rando judges people for having food preferences on this sub makes this quite popular. Do you want a medal for eating shit you didn't want to in your childhood? Here have some attention.", ">\n\nMost picky eaters don't have control about that, they have issues mainly with textures, but also find strong flavour/aromatic smell off putting.", ">\n\nWell I’m an adult and I buy my food with my money and so I will eat whenever I want to eat.", ">\n\nI'll eat almost anything that isn't seafood. I have tried it 'cause I know Im missing out but I just can't enjoy it. I think it's a psychological thing.", ">\n\nI'd imagine it's chemical rather than psychological- they all have the same chemicals in them that make them taste \"fishy\" and some people don't like that. I'm the same as you- have tried a lot of fish because it's something I wish I liked but I just can't seem to enjoy them unless they've been cooked with enough other flavours to mask the fish taste", ">\n\nI too hate it when people have preferences and the sheer audacity to not eat anything put before them.", ">\n\nSo you judge people who as an adult, have decided to eat things they enjoy and not eat the things they dont like, because they didnt have the same upbringing as you \n\nIf you were literally starving (as in zero food intake for a week), then you would grow up and eat it.\n\nSure, but we arent talking about a life or death situation we are talking about peoples preferences and you judging them for it. \nIf you were starving to that point you would also eat flys, spiders, lizards, cockroaches etc when was the last time you caught and ate a bug just for a snack though?", ">\n\nYeah how dare all those people with autism or eating disorders or food allergies or IBS or diabetes or (inset one of literally endless reasons why someone might be a ‘picky eater’) not eat everything you would eat. \nAlso it is hilarious that you’ve gone on this rant and are then like “no raw or undercooked bell peppers though” I have been hospitalised and tube fed thanks to my issues with food and I can eat raw bell peppers. What’s wrong with you? Sounds like your parents raised you to be soft.", ">\n\njfc this shit is posted every week i swear we get it y’all get mad when people like chicken fingers", ">\n\nI'm one of those onion haters you referred to. I refuse to eat anything with even a modicum of onion in it because onions taste and smell like unwashed armpits to me. The taste, the smell and the texture are nauseating to me. \nI heard it's a genetic thing, so I can't even do anything about it even if K wanted to" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️", ">\n\nMy parents thought I was picky for years. I'd get in trouble for not eating things or they would be upset if we went to a restaurant and I ended up in a bathroom for 29 min right after, turns out I had low bacteria in my gut and severe IBS which I still struggle with. \nThere's lots of foods I'd love to try but I know the things I can eat without ending up in terrible pain for hours sitting in the bathroom.", ">\n\nLol ok now go eat some snails, rabbit brain, sheep intestine, chicken heart or goat testicles.\nYou say totally normal food items from not just a western diet but am extremely dumbed down American bland as fuck diet.\nJust don’t be rude and you good.", ">\n\nI finally got to try escargot when I was in New Orleans a few months ago. It was great", ">\n\n\nescargot \n\nBecause writing snails as food sounds too disgusting", ">\n\n…or because snails is an English word and it’s a traditionally French dish?\nLol apparently this comment was highly offensive. I’ve been blocked", ">\n\nI don't care what people eat. But if I'm cooking for you, you better not micro-manage my dish with 15 different requests because you don't like this and that. Either eat what I want to make or make something for yourself.", ">\n\nif I'm cooking for someone, i want them to like my food. so I'll make something they like. even if that means fulfilling 15 different requests. what's the point in feeding someone if you know they won't eat it or enjoy it?", ">\n\nYes me too. I agree for guests. I'm more talking about the situation where you may be cooking for a partner or kids, even roommates... day in, day out.\nI'll happily please guests (otherwise what's the point, I agree), but anyone who is privileged enough for me to cook for them everyday can either eat what I cook or cook for themselves once the kitchen is free. Fulfilling requests when you're already doing a massive favour by cooking every day is just a big no from me. That's how I was brought up, either be grateful or don't eat. And it's how I intend to cook for anyone who lives with me. \nAnd if I'm hosting a dinner party, then I will make a crowd pleaser but it will be impossible to fulfill requests if everyone has them.", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? What, you want a fuckin’ sticker?", ">\n\nYou say you're not a picky eater but then make a big deal about being okay eating French toast, pancakes and delicious pork belly. Then you go on to say that you don't like raw bell pepper. Tell me a nasty food you like and I'll believe you.", ">\n\nBelieve it or not, but my mom raised me in a similar way, and I am picky. But, since I'm an adult, I'm allowed to be picky. I'm allowed to choose to eat something or not to eat it. \nNow, that's not to say I won't eat foods I don't prefer if it's all I got, or even food I don't like at all if I'm hungry enough.", ">\n\nIdk sounds like your projecting a shitty childhood onto others, might wanna get that checked on", ">\n\nI agree with OP. My childhood was fine. I’m not fussy at all but my brother is. Like super picky, to the point of being childish. He can’t have mushrooms in anything anyone makes, or peas, celery, he’s only come around to eating cheese, and even then only basic cheese. Can’t eat egg yokes. All forms of cake are a no. That’s just to name a few. He’s 30.\nIt’s ok to have preferences but there’s something about watching a grown ass man react to peas the way he does that makes wrinkle my forehead like ‘dude chill.’\nIf you are that fussy you are spoiled and coddled. Being born in environments where food security is not an issue will warrant some fussy eaters. Is what it is.\nI’m a 6 years older than him but there was deffo a difference in our parents income levels when I was a kid and when he was. And you can see the difference that had. I had to eat whatever was put in front of me or not at all as it was all we had. When he came around and because he’s the youngest he was catered to a lot more.", ">\n\nBut that's an extreme, OP mentioned very common and frankly reasonable dislikes that people have, like olives. If you only have like 2 things you refuse to eat in any way, I don't think you should be judged for that.", ">\n\n\nLike they \"don't like seafood,\" which is one of the stupidest things I've ever heard. It's like saying you \"don't like land food.\" Crawfish and salmon taste absolutely nothing alike.\n\nSeafood all has a very distinct fishy taste, some people don't like that taste. \n\nOr they refuse to eat anything with onions.\n\nOnions are gross to a lot of people, nothing wrong with that\n\nBut I can't take you seriously if you refuse to eat an olive.\n\nIf you can't take someone seriously because they won't eat olives, you're immature\n\nAnd don't get me started on \"muh texture issues.\"\n\nSome people, myself included, have legitimate texture/sensory issues when it comes to food. There are some foods I love the smell of, but if I try to eat it I will physically puke without being able to control it\n\nSeriously, I will eat almost anything. Sure, I have my preferences, but I'll still eat whatever.\n\nAll in all, you're more immature than \"picky eaters\" because you have some weird feeling of superiority because of this", ">\n\nbingo.", ">\n\nI'll eat anything aslong as it won't burn my mouth", ">\n\nI love how OP's prime example for outlandish foods she eats is fucking French Toast or Ramen with Chashiu, as if those weren't some of the most delicious dishes on earth.", ">\n\nI was always exactly opposite of picky. If I am a guess I eat what is served. Once eating out ,was invited by Asian friend ,his dad patriarch of the house orders all kinds of dim sum . I was offered chicken feet ,claws and skin and all. I eat them . He said something in Chinese to my friend to translate. Apparently , I am good friend because I rate it all without flinching. \nSame with Durian. More then once I was told ,you are white ,are you sure you know what you are asking for.\nI love exploring world food diversity and cultures.", ">\n\nPicky eating is a genuine sensory phenomenon. \"Eat it or starve\" left me with an eating disorder since I never learned how to self-regulate.", ">\n\nThe thing is… how does what I’m eating affect you? Bravo def unpopular opinion", ">\n\nThe amount of times some rando judges people for having food preferences on this sub makes this quite popular. Do you want a medal for eating shit you didn't want to in your childhood? Here have some attention.", ">\n\nMost picky eaters don't have control about that, they have issues mainly with textures, but also find strong flavour/aromatic smell off putting.", ">\n\nWell I’m an adult and I buy my food with my money and so I will eat whenever I want to eat.", ">\n\nI'll eat almost anything that isn't seafood. I have tried it 'cause I know Im missing out but I just can't enjoy it. I think it's a psychological thing.", ">\n\nI'd imagine it's chemical rather than psychological- they all have the same chemicals in them that make them taste \"fishy\" and some people don't like that. I'm the same as you- have tried a lot of fish because it's something I wish I liked but I just can't seem to enjoy them unless they've been cooked with enough other flavours to mask the fish taste", ">\n\nI too hate it when people have preferences and the sheer audacity to not eat anything put before them.", ">\n\nSo you judge people who as an adult, have decided to eat things they enjoy and not eat the things they dont like, because they didnt have the same upbringing as you \n\nIf you were literally starving (as in zero food intake for a week), then you would grow up and eat it.\n\nSure, but we arent talking about a life or death situation we are talking about peoples preferences and you judging them for it. \nIf you were starving to that point you would also eat flys, spiders, lizards, cockroaches etc when was the last time you caught and ate a bug just for a snack though?", ">\n\nYeah how dare all those people with autism or eating disorders or food allergies or IBS or diabetes or (inset one of literally endless reasons why someone might be a ‘picky eater’) not eat everything you would eat. \nAlso it is hilarious that you’ve gone on this rant and are then like “no raw or undercooked bell peppers though” I have been hospitalised and tube fed thanks to my issues with food and I can eat raw bell peppers. What’s wrong with you? Sounds like your parents raised you to be soft.", ">\n\njfc this shit is posted every week i swear we get it y’all get mad when people like chicken fingers", ">\n\nI'm one of those onion haters you referred to. I refuse to eat anything with even a modicum of onion in it because onions taste and smell like unwashed armpits to me. The taste, the smell and the texture are nauseating to me. \nI heard it's a genetic thing, so I can't even do anything about it even if K wanted to", ">\n\nIf you ate something with onions that were liquified would you know? Like spaghetti sauce, or something of that sort." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️", ">\n\nMy parents thought I was picky for years. I'd get in trouble for not eating things or they would be upset if we went to a restaurant and I ended up in a bathroom for 29 min right after, turns out I had low bacteria in my gut and severe IBS which I still struggle with. \nThere's lots of foods I'd love to try but I know the things I can eat without ending up in terrible pain for hours sitting in the bathroom.", ">\n\nLol ok now go eat some snails, rabbit brain, sheep intestine, chicken heart or goat testicles.\nYou say totally normal food items from not just a western diet but am extremely dumbed down American bland as fuck diet.\nJust don’t be rude and you good.", ">\n\nI finally got to try escargot when I was in New Orleans a few months ago. It was great", ">\n\n\nescargot \n\nBecause writing snails as food sounds too disgusting", ">\n\n…or because snails is an English word and it’s a traditionally French dish?\nLol apparently this comment was highly offensive. I’ve been blocked", ">\n\nI don't care what people eat. But if I'm cooking for you, you better not micro-manage my dish with 15 different requests because you don't like this and that. Either eat what I want to make or make something for yourself.", ">\n\nif I'm cooking for someone, i want them to like my food. so I'll make something they like. even if that means fulfilling 15 different requests. what's the point in feeding someone if you know they won't eat it or enjoy it?", ">\n\nYes me too. I agree for guests. I'm more talking about the situation where you may be cooking for a partner or kids, even roommates... day in, day out.\nI'll happily please guests (otherwise what's the point, I agree), but anyone who is privileged enough for me to cook for them everyday can either eat what I cook or cook for themselves once the kitchen is free. Fulfilling requests when you're already doing a massive favour by cooking every day is just a big no from me. That's how I was brought up, either be grateful or don't eat. And it's how I intend to cook for anyone who lives with me. \nAnd if I'm hosting a dinner party, then I will make a crowd pleaser but it will be impossible to fulfill requests if everyone has them.", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? What, you want a fuckin’ sticker?", ">\n\nYou say you're not a picky eater but then make a big deal about being okay eating French toast, pancakes and delicious pork belly. Then you go on to say that you don't like raw bell pepper. Tell me a nasty food you like and I'll believe you.", ">\n\nBelieve it or not, but my mom raised me in a similar way, and I am picky. But, since I'm an adult, I'm allowed to be picky. I'm allowed to choose to eat something or not to eat it. \nNow, that's not to say I won't eat foods I don't prefer if it's all I got, or even food I don't like at all if I'm hungry enough.", ">\n\nIdk sounds like your projecting a shitty childhood onto others, might wanna get that checked on", ">\n\nI agree with OP. My childhood was fine. I’m not fussy at all but my brother is. Like super picky, to the point of being childish. He can’t have mushrooms in anything anyone makes, or peas, celery, he’s only come around to eating cheese, and even then only basic cheese. Can’t eat egg yokes. All forms of cake are a no. That’s just to name a few. He’s 30.\nIt’s ok to have preferences but there’s something about watching a grown ass man react to peas the way he does that makes wrinkle my forehead like ‘dude chill.’\nIf you are that fussy you are spoiled and coddled. Being born in environments where food security is not an issue will warrant some fussy eaters. Is what it is.\nI’m a 6 years older than him but there was deffo a difference in our parents income levels when I was a kid and when he was. And you can see the difference that had. I had to eat whatever was put in front of me or not at all as it was all we had. When he came around and because he’s the youngest he was catered to a lot more.", ">\n\nBut that's an extreme, OP mentioned very common and frankly reasonable dislikes that people have, like olives. If you only have like 2 things you refuse to eat in any way, I don't think you should be judged for that.", ">\n\n\nLike they \"don't like seafood,\" which is one of the stupidest things I've ever heard. It's like saying you \"don't like land food.\" Crawfish and salmon taste absolutely nothing alike.\n\nSeafood all has a very distinct fishy taste, some people don't like that taste. \n\nOr they refuse to eat anything with onions.\n\nOnions are gross to a lot of people, nothing wrong with that\n\nBut I can't take you seriously if you refuse to eat an olive.\n\nIf you can't take someone seriously because they won't eat olives, you're immature\n\nAnd don't get me started on \"muh texture issues.\"\n\nSome people, myself included, have legitimate texture/sensory issues when it comes to food. There are some foods I love the smell of, but if I try to eat it I will physically puke without being able to control it\n\nSeriously, I will eat almost anything. Sure, I have my preferences, but I'll still eat whatever.\n\nAll in all, you're more immature than \"picky eaters\" because you have some weird feeling of superiority because of this", ">\n\nbingo.", ">\n\nI'll eat anything aslong as it won't burn my mouth", ">\n\nI love how OP's prime example for outlandish foods she eats is fucking French Toast or Ramen with Chashiu, as if those weren't some of the most delicious dishes on earth.", ">\n\nI was always exactly opposite of picky. If I am a guess I eat what is served. Once eating out ,was invited by Asian friend ,his dad patriarch of the house orders all kinds of dim sum . I was offered chicken feet ,claws and skin and all. I eat them . He said something in Chinese to my friend to translate. Apparently , I am good friend because I rate it all without flinching. \nSame with Durian. More then once I was told ,you are white ,are you sure you know what you are asking for.\nI love exploring world food diversity and cultures.", ">\n\nPicky eating is a genuine sensory phenomenon. \"Eat it or starve\" left me with an eating disorder since I never learned how to self-regulate.", ">\n\nThe thing is… how does what I’m eating affect you? Bravo def unpopular opinion", ">\n\nThe amount of times some rando judges people for having food preferences on this sub makes this quite popular. Do you want a medal for eating shit you didn't want to in your childhood? Here have some attention.", ">\n\nMost picky eaters don't have control about that, they have issues mainly with textures, but also find strong flavour/aromatic smell off putting.", ">\n\nWell I’m an adult and I buy my food with my money and so I will eat whenever I want to eat.", ">\n\nI'll eat almost anything that isn't seafood. I have tried it 'cause I know Im missing out but I just can't enjoy it. I think it's a psychological thing.", ">\n\nI'd imagine it's chemical rather than psychological- they all have the same chemicals in them that make them taste \"fishy\" and some people don't like that. I'm the same as you- have tried a lot of fish because it's something I wish I liked but I just can't seem to enjoy them unless they've been cooked with enough other flavours to mask the fish taste", ">\n\nI too hate it when people have preferences and the sheer audacity to not eat anything put before them.", ">\n\nSo you judge people who as an adult, have decided to eat things they enjoy and not eat the things they dont like, because they didnt have the same upbringing as you \n\nIf you were literally starving (as in zero food intake for a week), then you would grow up and eat it.\n\nSure, but we arent talking about a life or death situation we are talking about peoples preferences and you judging them for it. \nIf you were starving to that point you would also eat flys, spiders, lizards, cockroaches etc when was the last time you caught and ate a bug just for a snack though?", ">\n\nYeah how dare all those people with autism or eating disorders or food allergies or IBS or diabetes or (inset one of literally endless reasons why someone might be a ‘picky eater’) not eat everything you would eat. \nAlso it is hilarious that you’ve gone on this rant and are then like “no raw or undercooked bell peppers though” I have been hospitalised and tube fed thanks to my issues with food and I can eat raw bell peppers. What’s wrong with you? Sounds like your parents raised you to be soft.", ">\n\njfc this shit is posted every week i swear we get it y’all get mad when people like chicken fingers", ">\n\nI'm one of those onion haters you referred to. I refuse to eat anything with even a modicum of onion in it because onions taste and smell like unwashed armpits to me. The taste, the smell and the texture are nauseating to me. \nI heard it's a genetic thing, so I can't even do anything about it even if K wanted to", ">\n\nIf you ate something with onions that were liquified would you know? Like spaghetti sauce, or something of that sort.", ">\n\nI hate onions too, but only raw onions. Like I cook with onions quite often if I’m making jambalaya, gumbo, a curry, etc… I usually just use less than the recipe calls for, like half as much lol. \nBut I will literally puke if there’s raw onion on my burger, even a tiny amount. It’s the one thing that’s just too much for me, it’s too overwhelming. And I’ll never ever understand those people who say “you can’t even taste it!” Because I’m like, “wrong babe, that’s all I can taste!”\nSome people can’t even stand them if they’re cooked though, and that commenter might be one of those types." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️", ">\n\nMy parents thought I was picky for years. I'd get in trouble for not eating things or they would be upset if we went to a restaurant and I ended up in a bathroom for 29 min right after, turns out I had low bacteria in my gut and severe IBS which I still struggle with. \nThere's lots of foods I'd love to try but I know the things I can eat without ending up in terrible pain for hours sitting in the bathroom.", ">\n\nLol ok now go eat some snails, rabbit brain, sheep intestine, chicken heart or goat testicles.\nYou say totally normal food items from not just a western diet but am extremely dumbed down American bland as fuck diet.\nJust don’t be rude and you good.", ">\n\nI finally got to try escargot when I was in New Orleans a few months ago. It was great", ">\n\n\nescargot \n\nBecause writing snails as food sounds too disgusting", ">\n\n…or because snails is an English word and it’s a traditionally French dish?\nLol apparently this comment was highly offensive. I’ve been blocked", ">\n\nI don't care what people eat. But if I'm cooking for you, you better not micro-manage my dish with 15 different requests because you don't like this and that. Either eat what I want to make or make something for yourself.", ">\n\nif I'm cooking for someone, i want them to like my food. so I'll make something they like. even if that means fulfilling 15 different requests. what's the point in feeding someone if you know they won't eat it or enjoy it?", ">\n\nYes me too. I agree for guests. I'm more talking about the situation where you may be cooking for a partner or kids, even roommates... day in, day out.\nI'll happily please guests (otherwise what's the point, I agree), but anyone who is privileged enough for me to cook for them everyday can either eat what I cook or cook for themselves once the kitchen is free. Fulfilling requests when you're already doing a massive favour by cooking every day is just a big no from me. That's how I was brought up, either be grateful or don't eat. And it's how I intend to cook for anyone who lives with me. \nAnd if I'm hosting a dinner party, then I will make a crowd pleaser but it will be impossible to fulfill requests if everyone has them.", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? What, you want a fuckin’ sticker?", ">\n\nYou say you're not a picky eater but then make a big deal about being okay eating French toast, pancakes and delicious pork belly. Then you go on to say that you don't like raw bell pepper. Tell me a nasty food you like and I'll believe you.", ">\n\nBelieve it or not, but my mom raised me in a similar way, and I am picky. But, since I'm an adult, I'm allowed to be picky. I'm allowed to choose to eat something or not to eat it. \nNow, that's not to say I won't eat foods I don't prefer if it's all I got, or even food I don't like at all if I'm hungry enough.", ">\n\nIdk sounds like your projecting a shitty childhood onto others, might wanna get that checked on", ">\n\nI agree with OP. My childhood was fine. I’m not fussy at all but my brother is. Like super picky, to the point of being childish. He can’t have mushrooms in anything anyone makes, or peas, celery, he’s only come around to eating cheese, and even then only basic cheese. Can’t eat egg yokes. All forms of cake are a no. That’s just to name a few. He’s 30.\nIt’s ok to have preferences but there’s something about watching a grown ass man react to peas the way he does that makes wrinkle my forehead like ‘dude chill.’\nIf you are that fussy you are spoiled and coddled. Being born in environments where food security is not an issue will warrant some fussy eaters. Is what it is.\nI’m a 6 years older than him but there was deffo a difference in our parents income levels when I was a kid and when he was. And you can see the difference that had. I had to eat whatever was put in front of me or not at all as it was all we had. When he came around and because he’s the youngest he was catered to a lot more.", ">\n\nBut that's an extreme, OP mentioned very common and frankly reasonable dislikes that people have, like olives. If you only have like 2 things you refuse to eat in any way, I don't think you should be judged for that.", ">\n\n\nLike they \"don't like seafood,\" which is one of the stupidest things I've ever heard. It's like saying you \"don't like land food.\" Crawfish and salmon taste absolutely nothing alike.\n\nSeafood all has a very distinct fishy taste, some people don't like that taste. \n\nOr they refuse to eat anything with onions.\n\nOnions are gross to a lot of people, nothing wrong with that\n\nBut I can't take you seriously if you refuse to eat an olive.\n\nIf you can't take someone seriously because they won't eat olives, you're immature\n\nAnd don't get me started on \"muh texture issues.\"\n\nSome people, myself included, have legitimate texture/sensory issues when it comes to food. There are some foods I love the smell of, but if I try to eat it I will physically puke without being able to control it\n\nSeriously, I will eat almost anything. Sure, I have my preferences, but I'll still eat whatever.\n\nAll in all, you're more immature than \"picky eaters\" because you have some weird feeling of superiority because of this", ">\n\nbingo.", ">\n\nI'll eat anything aslong as it won't burn my mouth", ">\n\nI love how OP's prime example for outlandish foods she eats is fucking French Toast or Ramen with Chashiu, as if those weren't some of the most delicious dishes on earth.", ">\n\nI was always exactly opposite of picky. If I am a guess I eat what is served. Once eating out ,was invited by Asian friend ,his dad patriarch of the house orders all kinds of dim sum . I was offered chicken feet ,claws and skin and all. I eat them . He said something in Chinese to my friend to translate. Apparently , I am good friend because I rate it all without flinching. \nSame with Durian. More then once I was told ,you are white ,are you sure you know what you are asking for.\nI love exploring world food diversity and cultures.", ">\n\nPicky eating is a genuine sensory phenomenon. \"Eat it or starve\" left me with an eating disorder since I never learned how to self-regulate.", ">\n\nThe thing is… how does what I’m eating affect you? Bravo def unpopular opinion", ">\n\nThe amount of times some rando judges people for having food preferences on this sub makes this quite popular. Do you want a medal for eating shit you didn't want to in your childhood? Here have some attention.", ">\n\nMost picky eaters don't have control about that, they have issues mainly with textures, but also find strong flavour/aromatic smell off putting.", ">\n\nWell I’m an adult and I buy my food with my money and so I will eat whenever I want to eat.", ">\n\nI'll eat almost anything that isn't seafood. I have tried it 'cause I know Im missing out but I just can't enjoy it. I think it's a psychological thing.", ">\n\nI'd imagine it's chemical rather than psychological- they all have the same chemicals in them that make them taste \"fishy\" and some people don't like that. I'm the same as you- have tried a lot of fish because it's something I wish I liked but I just can't seem to enjoy them unless they've been cooked with enough other flavours to mask the fish taste", ">\n\nI too hate it when people have preferences and the sheer audacity to not eat anything put before them.", ">\n\nSo you judge people who as an adult, have decided to eat things they enjoy and not eat the things they dont like, because they didnt have the same upbringing as you \n\nIf you were literally starving (as in zero food intake for a week), then you would grow up and eat it.\n\nSure, but we arent talking about a life or death situation we are talking about peoples preferences and you judging them for it. \nIf you were starving to that point you would also eat flys, spiders, lizards, cockroaches etc when was the last time you caught and ate a bug just for a snack though?", ">\n\nYeah how dare all those people with autism or eating disorders or food allergies or IBS or diabetes or (inset one of literally endless reasons why someone might be a ‘picky eater’) not eat everything you would eat. \nAlso it is hilarious that you’ve gone on this rant and are then like “no raw or undercooked bell peppers though” I have been hospitalised and tube fed thanks to my issues with food and I can eat raw bell peppers. What’s wrong with you? Sounds like your parents raised you to be soft.", ">\n\njfc this shit is posted every week i swear we get it y’all get mad when people like chicken fingers", ">\n\nI'm one of those onion haters you referred to. I refuse to eat anything with even a modicum of onion in it because onions taste and smell like unwashed armpits to me. The taste, the smell and the texture are nauseating to me. \nI heard it's a genetic thing, so I can't even do anything about it even if K wanted to", ">\n\nIf you ate something with onions that were liquified would you know? Like spaghetti sauce, or something of that sort.", ">\n\nI hate onions too, but only raw onions. Like I cook with onions quite often if I’m making jambalaya, gumbo, a curry, etc… I usually just use less than the recipe calls for, like half as much lol. \nBut I will literally puke if there’s raw onion on my burger, even a tiny amount. It’s the one thing that’s just too much for me, it’s too overwhelming. And I’ll never ever understand those people who say “you can’t even taste it!” Because I’m like, “wrong babe, that’s all I can taste!”\nSome people can’t even stand them if they’re cooked though, and that commenter might be one of those types.", ">\n\nYup, hate onions in all forms. If I taste a hint of onion my appetite is completely gone for the next couple of hours. \nAnd I'm not even that picky beyond onions. Onions and mushrooms are the only two common ingredients I just can't stand." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️", ">\n\nMy parents thought I was picky for years. I'd get in trouble for not eating things or they would be upset if we went to a restaurant and I ended up in a bathroom for 29 min right after, turns out I had low bacteria in my gut and severe IBS which I still struggle with. \nThere's lots of foods I'd love to try but I know the things I can eat without ending up in terrible pain for hours sitting in the bathroom.", ">\n\nLol ok now go eat some snails, rabbit brain, sheep intestine, chicken heart or goat testicles.\nYou say totally normal food items from not just a western diet but am extremely dumbed down American bland as fuck diet.\nJust don’t be rude and you good.", ">\n\nI finally got to try escargot when I was in New Orleans a few months ago. It was great", ">\n\n\nescargot \n\nBecause writing snails as food sounds too disgusting", ">\n\n…or because snails is an English word and it’s a traditionally French dish?\nLol apparently this comment was highly offensive. I’ve been blocked", ">\n\nI don't care what people eat. But if I'm cooking for you, you better not micro-manage my dish with 15 different requests because you don't like this and that. Either eat what I want to make or make something for yourself.", ">\n\nif I'm cooking for someone, i want them to like my food. so I'll make something they like. even if that means fulfilling 15 different requests. what's the point in feeding someone if you know they won't eat it or enjoy it?", ">\n\nYes me too. I agree for guests. I'm more talking about the situation where you may be cooking for a partner or kids, even roommates... day in, day out.\nI'll happily please guests (otherwise what's the point, I agree), but anyone who is privileged enough for me to cook for them everyday can either eat what I cook or cook for themselves once the kitchen is free. Fulfilling requests when you're already doing a massive favour by cooking every day is just a big no from me. That's how I was brought up, either be grateful or don't eat. And it's how I intend to cook for anyone who lives with me. \nAnd if I'm hosting a dinner party, then I will make a crowd pleaser but it will be impossible to fulfill requests if everyone has them.", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? What, you want a fuckin’ sticker?", ">\n\nYou say you're not a picky eater but then make a big deal about being okay eating French toast, pancakes and delicious pork belly. Then you go on to say that you don't like raw bell pepper. Tell me a nasty food you like and I'll believe you.", ">\n\nBelieve it or not, but my mom raised me in a similar way, and I am picky. But, since I'm an adult, I'm allowed to be picky. I'm allowed to choose to eat something or not to eat it. \nNow, that's not to say I won't eat foods I don't prefer if it's all I got, or even food I don't like at all if I'm hungry enough.", ">\n\nIdk sounds like your projecting a shitty childhood onto others, might wanna get that checked on", ">\n\nI agree with OP. My childhood was fine. I’m not fussy at all but my brother is. Like super picky, to the point of being childish. He can’t have mushrooms in anything anyone makes, or peas, celery, he’s only come around to eating cheese, and even then only basic cheese. Can’t eat egg yokes. All forms of cake are a no. That’s just to name a few. He’s 30.\nIt’s ok to have preferences but there’s something about watching a grown ass man react to peas the way he does that makes wrinkle my forehead like ‘dude chill.’\nIf you are that fussy you are spoiled and coddled. Being born in environments where food security is not an issue will warrant some fussy eaters. Is what it is.\nI’m a 6 years older than him but there was deffo a difference in our parents income levels when I was a kid and when he was. And you can see the difference that had. I had to eat whatever was put in front of me or not at all as it was all we had. When he came around and because he’s the youngest he was catered to a lot more.", ">\n\nBut that's an extreme, OP mentioned very common and frankly reasonable dislikes that people have, like olives. If you only have like 2 things you refuse to eat in any way, I don't think you should be judged for that.", ">\n\n\nLike they \"don't like seafood,\" which is one of the stupidest things I've ever heard. It's like saying you \"don't like land food.\" Crawfish and salmon taste absolutely nothing alike.\n\nSeafood all has a very distinct fishy taste, some people don't like that taste. \n\nOr they refuse to eat anything with onions.\n\nOnions are gross to a lot of people, nothing wrong with that\n\nBut I can't take you seriously if you refuse to eat an olive.\n\nIf you can't take someone seriously because they won't eat olives, you're immature\n\nAnd don't get me started on \"muh texture issues.\"\n\nSome people, myself included, have legitimate texture/sensory issues when it comes to food. There are some foods I love the smell of, but if I try to eat it I will physically puke without being able to control it\n\nSeriously, I will eat almost anything. Sure, I have my preferences, but I'll still eat whatever.\n\nAll in all, you're more immature than \"picky eaters\" because you have some weird feeling of superiority because of this", ">\n\nbingo.", ">\n\nI'll eat anything aslong as it won't burn my mouth", ">\n\nI love how OP's prime example for outlandish foods she eats is fucking French Toast or Ramen with Chashiu, as if those weren't some of the most delicious dishes on earth.", ">\n\nI was always exactly opposite of picky. If I am a guess I eat what is served. Once eating out ,was invited by Asian friend ,his dad patriarch of the house orders all kinds of dim sum . I was offered chicken feet ,claws and skin and all. I eat them . He said something in Chinese to my friend to translate. Apparently , I am good friend because I rate it all without flinching. \nSame with Durian. More then once I was told ,you are white ,are you sure you know what you are asking for.\nI love exploring world food diversity and cultures.", ">\n\nPicky eating is a genuine sensory phenomenon. \"Eat it or starve\" left me with an eating disorder since I never learned how to self-regulate.", ">\n\nThe thing is… how does what I’m eating affect you? Bravo def unpopular opinion", ">\n\nThe amount of times some rando judges people for having food preferences on this sub makes this quite popular. Do you want a medal for eating shit you didn't want to in your childhood? Here have some attention.", ">\n\nMost picky eaters don't have control about that, they have issues mainly with textures, but also find strong flavour/aromatic smell off putting.", ">\n\nWell I’m an adult and I buy my food with my money and so I will eat whenever I want to eat.", ">\n\nI'll eat almost anything that isn't seafood. I have tried it 'cause I know Im missing out but I just can't enjoy it. I think it's a psychological thing.", ">\n\nI'd imagine it's chemical rather than psychological- they all have the same chemicals in them that make them taste \"fishy\" and some people don't like that. I'm the same as you- have tried a lot of fish because it's something I wish I liked but I just can't seem to enjoy them unless they've been cooked with enough other flavours to mask the fish taste", ">\n\nI too hate it when people have preferences and the sheer audacity to not eat anything put before them.", ">\n\nSo you judge people who as an adult, have decided to eat things they enjoy and not eat the things they dont like, because they didnt have the same upbringing as you \n\nIf you were literally starving (as in zero food intake for a week), then you would grow up and eat it.\n\nSure, but we arent talking about a life or death situation we are talking about peoples preferences and you judging them for it. \nIf you were starving to that point you would also eat flys, spiders, lizards, cockroaches etc when was the last time you caught and ate a bug just for a snack though?", ">\n\nYeah how dare all those people with autism or eating disorders or food allergies or IBS or diabetes or (inset one of literally endless reasons why someone might be a ‘picky eater’) not eat everything you would eat. \nAlso it is hilarious that you’ve gone on this rant and are then like “no raw or undercooked bell peppers though” I have been hospitalised and tube fed thanks to my issues with food and I can eat raw bell peppers. What’s wrong with you? Sounds like your parents raised you to be soft.", ">\n\njfc this shit is posted every week i swear we get it y’all get mad when people like chicken fingers", ">\n\nI'm one of those onion haters you referred to. I refuse to eat anything with even a modicum of onion in it because onions taste and smell like unwashed armpits to me. The taste, the smell and the texture are nauseating to me. \nI heard it's a genetic thing, so I can't even do anything about it even if K wanted to", ">\n\nIf you ate something with onions that were liquified would you know? Like spaghetti sauce, or something of that sort.", ">\n\nI hate onions too, but only raw onions. Like I cook with onions quite often if I’m making jambalaya, gumbo, a curry, etc… I usually just use less than the recipe calls for, like half as much lol. \nBut I will literally puke if there’s raw onion on my burger, even a tiny amount. It’s the one thing that’s just too much for me, it’s too overwhelming. And I’ll never ever understand those people who say “you can’t even taste it!” Because I’m like, “wrong babe, that’s all I can taste!”\nSome people can’t even stand them if they’re cooked though, and that commenter might be one of those types.", ">\n\nYup, hate onions in all forms. If I taste a hint of onion my appetite is completely gone for the next couple of hours. \nAnd I'm not even that picky beyond onions. Onions and mushrooms are the only two common ingredients I just can't stand.", ">\n\nI have a few allergies and sensory issues with food, along with trauma from how my patents dealt with these issues. I'm picky bc otherwise I'll throw up, or be violently ill in other ways. I wish I could eat whatever was put in front of me, but I physically can't make myself." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️", ">\n\nMy parents thought I was picky for years. I'd get in trouble for not eating things or they would be upset if we went to a restaurant and I ended up in a bathroom for 29 min right after, turns out I had low bacteria in my gut and severe IBS which I still struggle with. \nThere's lots of foods I'd love to try but I know the things I can eat without ending up in terrible pain for hours sitting in the bathroom.", ">\n\nLol ok now go eat some snails, rabbit brain, sheep intestine, chicken heart or goat testicles.\nYou say totally normal food items from not just a western diet but am extremely dumbed down American bland as fuck diet.\nJust don’t be rude and you good.", ">\n\nI finally got to try escargot when I was in New Orleans a few months ago. It was great", ">\n\n\nescargot \n\nBecause writing snails as food sounds too disgusting", ">\n\n…or because snails is an English word and it’s a traditionally French dish?\nLol apparently this comment was highly offensive. I’ve been blocked", ">\n\nI don't care what people eat. But if I'm cooking for you, you better not micro-manage my dish with 15 different requests because you don't like this and that. Either eat what I want to make or make something for yourself.", ">\n\nif I'm cooking for someone, i want them to like my food. so I'll make something they like. even if that means fulfilling 15 different requests. what's the point in feeding someone if you know they won't eat it or enjoy it?", ">\n\nYes me too. I agree for guests. I'm more talking about the situation where you may be cooking for a partner or kids, even roommates... day in, day out.\nI'll happily please guests (otherwise what's the point, I agree), but anyone who is privileged enough for me to cook for them everyday can either eat what I cook or cook for themselves once the kitchen is free. Fulfilling requests when you're already doing a massive favour by cooking every day is just a big no from me. That's how I was brought up, either be grateful or don't eat. And it's how I intend to cook for anyone who lives with me. \nAnd if I'm hosting a dinner party, then I will make a crowd pleaser but it will be impossible to fulfill requests if everyone has them.", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? What, you want a fuckin’ sticker?", ">\n\nYou say you're not a picky eater but then make a big deal about being okay eating French toast, pancakes and delicious pork belly. Then you go on to say that you don't like raw bell pepper. Tell me a nasty food you like and I'll believe you.", ">\n\nBelieve it or not, but my mom raised me in a similar way, and I am picky. But, since I'm an adult, I'm allowed to be picky. I'm allowed to choose to eat something or not to eat it. \nNow, that's not to say I won't eat foods I don't prefer if it's all I got, or even food I don't like at all if I'm hungry enough.", ">\n\nIdk sounds like your projecting a shitty childhood onto others, might wanna get that checked on", ">\n\nI agree with OP. My childhood was fine. I’m not fussy at all but my brother is. Like super picky, to the point of being childish. He can’t have mushrooms in anything anyone makes, or peas, celery, he’s only come around to eating cheese, and even then only basic cheese. Can’t eat egg yokes. All forms of cake are a no. That’s just to name a few. He’s 30.\nIt’s ok to have preferences but there’s something about watching a grown ass man react to peas the way he does that makes wrinkle my forehead like ‘dude chill.’\nIf you are that fussy you are spoiled and coddled. Being born in environments where food security is not an issue will warrant some fussy eaters. Is what it is.\nI’m a 6 years older than him but there was deffo a difference in our parents income levels when I was a kid and when he was. And you can see the difference that had. I had to eat whatever was put in front of me or not at all as it was all we had. When he came around and because he’s the youngest he was catered to a lot more.", ">\n\nBut that's an extreme, OP mentioned very common and frankly reasonable dislikes that people have, like olives. If you only have like 2 things you refuse to eat in any way, I don't think you should be judged for that.", ">\n\n\nLike they \"don't like seafood,\" which is one of the stupidest things I've ever heard. It's like saying you \"don't like land food.\" Crawfish and salmon taste absolutely nothing alike.\n\nSeafood all has a very distinct fishy taste, some people don't like that taste. \n\nOr they refuse to eat anything with onions.\n\nOnions are gross to a lot of people, nothing wrong with that\n\nBut I can't take you seriously if you refuse to eat an olive.\n\nIf you can't take someone seriously because they won't eat olives, you're immature\n\nAnd don't get me started on \"muh texture issues.\"\n\nSome people, myself included, have legitimate texture/sensory issues when it comes to food. There are some foods I love the smell of, but if I try to eat it I will physically puke without being able to control it\n\nSeriously, I will eat almost anything. Sure, I have my preferences, but I'll still eat whatever.\n\nAll in all, you're more immature than \"picky eaters\" because you have some weird feeling of superiority because of this", ">\n\nbingo.", ">\n\nI'll eat anything aslong as it won't burn my mouth", ">\n\nI love how OP's prime example for outlandish foods she eats is fucking French Toast or Ramen with Chashiu, as if those weren't some of the most delicious dishes on earth.", ">\n\nI was always exactly opposite of picky. If I am a guess I eat what is served. Once eating out ,was invited by Asian friend ,his dad patriarch of the house orders all kinds of dim sum . I was offered chicken feet ,claws and skin and all. I eat them . He said something in Chinese to my friend to translate. Apparently , I am good friend because I rate it all without flinching. \nSame with Durian. More then once I was told ,you are white ,are you sure you know what you are asking for.\nI love exploring world food diversity and cultures.", ">\n\nPicky eating is a genuine sensory phenomenon. \"Eat it or starve\" left me with an eating disorder since I never learned how to self-regulate.", ">\n\nThe thing is… how does what I’m eating affect you? Bravo def unpopular opinion", ">\n\nThe amount of times some rando judges people for having food preferences on this sub makes this quite popular. Do you want a medal for eating shit you didn't want to in your childhood? Here have some attention.", ">\n\nMost picky eaters don't have control about that, they have issues mainly with textures, but also find strong flavour/aromatic smell off putting.", ">\n\nWell I’m an adult and I buy my food with my money and so I will eat whenever I want to eat.", ">\n\nI'll eat almost anything that isn't seafood. I have tried it 'cause I know Im missing out but I just can't enjoy it. I think it's a psychological thing.", ">\n\nI'd imagine it's chemical rather than psychological- they all have the same chemicals in them that make them taste \"fishy\" and some people don't like that. I'm the same as you- have tried a lot of fish because it's something I wish I liked but I just can't seem to enjoy them unless they've been cooked with enough other flavours to mask the fish taste", ">\n\nI too hate it when people have preferences and the sheer audacity to not eat anything put before them.", ">\n\nSo you judge people who as an adult, have decided to eat things they enjoy and not eat the things they dont like, because they didnt have the same upbringing as you \n\nIf you were literally starving (as in zero food intake for a week), then you would grow up and eat it.\n\nSure, but we arent talking about a life or death situation we are talking about peoples preferences and you judging them for it. \nIf you were starving to that point you would also eat flys, spiders, lizards, cockroaches etc when was the last time you caught and ate a bug just for a snack though?", ">\n\nYeah how dare all those people with autism or eating disorders or food allergies or IBS or diabetes or (inset one of literally endless reasons why someone might be a ‘picky eater’) not eat everything you would eat. \nAlso it is hilarious that you’ve gone on this rant and are then like “no raw or undercooked bell peppers though” I have been hospitalised and tube fed thanks to my issues with food and I can eat raw bell peppers. What’s wrong with you? Sounds like your parents raised you to be soft.", ">\n\njfc this shit is posted every week i swear we get it y’all get mad when people like chicken fingers", ">\n\nI'm one of those onion haters you referred to. I refuse to eat anything with even a modicum of onion in it because onions taste and smell like unwashed armpits to me. The taste, the smell and the texture are nauseating to me. \nI heard it's a genetic thing, so I can't even do anything about it even if K wanted to", ">\n\nIf you ate something with onions that were liquified would you know? Like spaghetti sauce, or something of that sort.", ">\n\nI hate onions too, but only raw onions. Like I cook with onions quite often if I’m making jambalaya, gumbo, a curry, etc… I usually just use less than the recipe calls for, like half as much lol. \nBut I will literally puke if there’s raw onion on my burger, even a tiny amount. It’s the one thing that’s just too much for me, it’s too overwhelming. And I’ll never ever understand those people who say “you can’t even taste it!” Because I’m like, “wrong babe, that’s all I can taste!”\nSome people can’t even stand them if they’re cooked though, and that commenter might be one of those types.", ">\n\nYup, hate onions in all forms. If I taste a hint of onion my appetite is completely gone for the next couple of hours. \nAnd I'm not even that picky beyond onions. Onions and mushrooms are the only two common ingredients I just can't stand.", ">\n\nI have a few allergies and sensory issues with food, along with trauma from how my patents dealt with these issues. I'm picky bc otherwise I'll throw up, or be violently ill in other ways. I wish I could eat whatever was put in front of me, but I physically can't make myself.", ">\n\nI don’t have any allergies to food but I feel the same." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️", ">\n\nMy parents thought I was picky for years. I'd get in trouble for not eating things or they would be upset if we went to a restaurant and I ended up in a bathroom for 29 min right after, turns out I had low bacteria in my gut and severe IBS which I still struggle with. \nThere's lots of foods I'd love to try but I know the things I can eat without ending up in terrible pain for hours sitting in the bathroom.", ">\n\nLol ok now go eat some snails, rabbit brain, sheep intestine, chicken heart or goat testicles.\nYou say totally normal food items from not just a western diet but am extremely dumbed down American bland as fuck diet.\nJust don’t be rude and you good.", ">\n\nI finally got to try escargot when I was in New Orleans a few months ago. It was great", ">\n\n\nescargot \n\nBecause writing snails as food sounds too disgusting", ">\n\n…or because snails is an English word and it’s a traditionally French dish?\nLol apparently this comment was highly offensive. I’ve been blocked", ">\n\nI don't care what people eat. But if I'm cooking for you, you better not micro-manage my dish with 15 different requests because you don't like this and that. Either eat what I want to make or make something for yourself.", ">\n\nif I'm cooking for someone, i want them to like my food. so I'll make something they like. even if that means fulfilling 15 different requests. what's the point in feeding someone if you know they won't eat it or enjoy it?", ">\n\nYes me too. I agree for guests. I'm more talking about the situation where you may be cooking for a partner or kids, even roommates... day in, day out.\nI'll happily please guests (otherwise what's the point, I agree), but anyone who is privileged enough for me to cook for them everyday can either eat what I cook or cook for themselves once the kitchen is free. Fulfilling requests when you're already doing a massive favour by cooking every day is just a big no from me. That's how I was brought up, either be grateful or don't eat. And it's how I intend to cook for anyone who lives with me. \nAnd if I'm hosting a dinner party, then I will make a crowd pleaser but it will be impossible to fulfill requests if everyone has them.", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? What, you want a fuckin’ sticker?", ">\n\nYou say you're not a picky eater but then make a big deal about being okay eating French toast, pancakes and delicious pork belly. Then you go on to say that you don't like raw bell pepper. Tell me a nasty food you like and I'll believe you.", ">\n\nBelieve it or not, but my mom raised me in a similar way, and I am picky. But, since I'm an adult, I'm allowed to be picky. I'm allowed to choose to eat something or not to eat it. \nNow, that's not to say I won't eat foods I don't prefer if it's all I got, or even food I don't like at all if I'm hungry enough.", ">\n\nIdk sounds like your projecting a shitty childhood onto others, might wanna get that checked on", ">\n\nI agree with OP. My childhood was fine. I’m not fussy at all but my brother is. Like super picky, to the point of being childish. He can’t have mushrooms in anything anyone makes, or peas, celery, he’s only come around to eating cheese, and even then only basic cheese. Can’t eat egg yokes. All forms of cake are a no. That’s just to name a few. He’s 30.\nIt’s ok to have preferences but there’s something about watching a grown ass man react to peas the way he does that makes wrinkle my forehead like ‘dude chill.’\nIf you are that fussy you are spoiled and coddled. Being born in environments where food security is not an issue will warrant some fussy eaters. Is what it is.\nI’m a 6 years older than him but there was deffo a difference in our parents income levels when I was a kid and when he was. And you can see the difference that had. I had to eat whatever was put in front of me or not at all as it was all we had. When he came around and because he’s the youngest he was catered to a lot more.", ">\n\nBut that's an extreme, OP mentioned very common and frankly reasonable dislikes that people have, like olives. If you only have like 2 things you refuse to eat in any way, I don't think you should be judged for that.", ">\n\n\nLike they \"don't like seafood,\" which is one of the stupidest things I've ever heard. It's like saying you \"don't like land food.\" Crawfish and salmon taste absolutely nothing alike.\n\nSeafood all has a very distinct fishy taste, some people don't like that taste. \n\nOr they refuse to eat anything with onions.\n\nOnions are gross to a lot of people, nothing wrong with that\n\nBut I can't take you seriously if you refuse to eat an olive.\n\nIf you can't take someone seriously because they won't eat olives, you're immature\n\nAnd don't get me started on \"muh texture issues.\"\n\nSome people, myself included, have legitimate texture/sensory issues when it comes to food. There are some foods I love the smell of, but if I try to eat it I will physically puke without being able to control it\n\nSeriously, I will eat almost anything. Sure, I have my preferences, but I'll still eat whatever.\n\nAll in all, you're more immature than \"picky eaters\" because you have some weird feeling of superiority because of this", ">\n\nbingo.", ">\n\nI'll eat anything aslong as it won't burn my mouth", ">\n\nI love how OP's prime example for outlandish foods she eats is fucking French Toast or Ramen with Chashiu, as if those weren't some of the most delicious dishes on earth.", ">\n\nI was always exactly opposite of picky. If I am a guess I eat what is served. Once eating out ,was invited by Asian friend ,his dad patriarch of the house orders all kinds of dim sum . I was offered chicken feet ,claws and skin and all. I eat them . He said something in Chinese to my friend to translate. Apparently , I am good friend because I rate it all without flinching. \nSame with Durian. More then once I was told ,you are white ,are you sure you know what you are asking for.\nI love exploring world food diversity and cultures.", ">\n\nPicky eating is a genuine sensory phenomenon. \"Eat it or starve\" left me with an eating disorder since I never learned how to self-regulate.", ">\n\nThe thing is… how does what I’m eating affect you? Bravo def unpopular opinion", ">\n\nThe amount of times some rando judges people for having food preferences on this sub makes this quite popular. Do you want a medal for eating shit you didn't want to in your childhood? Here have some attention.", ">\n\nMost picky eaters don't have control about that, they have issues mainly with textures, but also find strong flavour/aromatic smell off putting.", ">\n\nWell I’m an adult and I buy my food with my money and so I will eat whenever I want to eat.", ">\n\nI'll eat almost anything that isn't seafood. I have tried it 'cause I know Im missing out but I just can't enjoy it. I think it's a psychological thing.", ">\n\nI'd imagine it's chemical rather than psychological- they all have the same chemicals in them that make them taste \"fishy\" and some people don't like that. I'm the same as you- have tried a lot of fish because it's something I wish I liked but I just can't seem to enjoy them unless they've been cooked with enough other flavours to mask the fish taste", ">\n\nI too hate it when people have preferences and the sheer audacity to not eat anything put before them.", ">\n\nSo you judge people who as an adult, have decided to eat things they enjoy and not eat the things they dont like, because they didnt have the same upbringing as you \n\nIf you were literally starving (as in zero food intake for a week), then you would grow up and eat it.\n\nSure, but we arent talking about a life or death situation we are talking about peoples preferences and you judging them for it. \nIf you were starving to that point you would also eat flys, spiders, lizards, cockroaches etc when was the last time you caught and ate a bug just for a snack though?", ">\n\nYeah how dare all those people with autism or eating disorders or food allergies or IBS or diabetes or (inset one of literally endless reasons why someone might be a ‘picky eater’) not eat everything you would eat. \nAlso it is hilarious that you’ve gone on this rant and are then like “no raw or undercooked bell peppers though” I have been hospitalised and tube fed thanks to my issues with food and I can eat raw bell peppers. What’s wrong with you? Sounds like your parents raised you to be soft.", ">\n\njfc this shit is posted every week i swear we get it y’all get mad when people like chicken fingers", ">\n\nI'm one of those onion haters you referred to. I refuse to eat anything with even a modicum of onion in it because onions taste and smell like unwashed armpits to me. The taste, the smell and the texture are nauseating to me. \nI heard it's a genetic thing, so I can't even do anything about it even if K wanted to", ">\n\nIf you ate something with onions that were liquified would you know? Like spaghetti sauce, or something of that sort.", ">\n\nI hate onions too, but only raw onions. Like I cook with onions quite often if I’m making jambalaya, gumbo, a curry, etc… I usually just use less than the recipe calls for, like half as much lol. \nBut I will literally puke if there’s raw onion on my burger, even a tiny amount. It’s the one thing that’s just too much for me, it’s too overwhelming. And I’ll never ever understand those people who say “you can’t even taste it!” Because I’m like, “wrong babe, that’s all I can taste!”\nSome people can’t even stand them if they’re cooked though, and that commenter might be one of those types.", ">\n\nYup, hate onions in all forms. If I taste a hint of onion my appetite is completely gone for the next couple of hours. \nAnd I'm not even that picky beyond onions. Onions and mushrooms are the only two common ingredients I just can't stand.", ">\n\nI have a few allergies and sensory issues with food, along with trauma from how my patents dealt with these issues. I'm picky bc otherwise I'll throw up, or be violently ill in other ways. I wish I could eat whatever was put in front of me, but I physically can't make myself.", ">\n\nI don’t have any allergies to food but I feel the same.", ">\n\nwhy do you careeee I wish it was acceptable to spit the food you judge people for not eating right at your face" ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️", ">\n\nMy parents thought I was picky for years. I'd get in trouble for not eating things or they would be upset if we went to a restaurant and I ended up in a bathroom for 29 min right after, turns out I had low bacteria in my gut and severe IBS which I still struggle with. \nThere's lots of foods I'd love to try but I know the things I can eat without ending up in terrible pain for hours sitting in the bathroom.", ">\n\nLol ok now go eat some snails, rabbit brain, sheep intestine, chicken heart or goat testicles.\nYou say totally normal food items from not just a western diet but am extremely dumbed down American bland as fuck diet.\nJust don’t be rude and you good.", ">\n\nI finally got to try escargot when I was in New Orleans a few months ago. It was great", ">\n\n\nescargot \n\nBecause writing snails as food sounds too disgusting", ">\n\n…or because snails is an English word and it’s a traditionally French dish?\nLol apparently this comment was highly offensive. I’ve been blocked", ">\n\nI don't care what people eat. But if I'm cooking for you, you better not micro-manage my dish with 15 different requests because you don't like this and that. Either eat what I want to make or make something for yourself.", ">\n\nif I'm cooking for someone, i want them to like my food. so I'll make something they like. even if that means fulfilling 15 different requests. what's the point in feeding someone if you know they won't eat it or enjoy it?", ">\n\nYes me too. I agree for guests. I'm more talking about the situation where you may be cooking for a partner or kids, even roommates... day in, day out.\nI'll happily please guests (otherwise what's the point, I agree), but anyone who is privileged enough for me to cook for them everyday can either eat what I cook or cook for themselves once the kitchen is free. Fulfilling requests when you're already doing a massive favour by cooking every day is just a big no from me. That's how I was brought up, either be grateful or don't eat. And it's how I intend to cook for anyone who lives with me. \nAnd if I'm hosting a dinner party, then I will make a crowd pleaser but it will be impossible to fulfill requests if everyone has them.", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? What, you want a fuckin’ sticker?", ">\n\nYou say you're not a picky eater but then make a big deal about being okay eating French toast, pancakes and delicious pork belly. Then you go on to say that you don't like raw bell pepper. Tell me a nasty food you like and I'll believe you.", ">\n\nBelieve it or not, but my mom raised me in a similar way, and I am picky. But, since I'm an adult, I'm allowed to be picky. I'm allowed to choose to eat something or not to eat it. \nNow, that's not to say I won't eat foods I don't prefer if it's all I got, or even food I don't like at all if I'm hungry enough.", ">\n\nIdk sounds like your projecting a shitty childhood onto others, might wanna get that checked on", ">\n\nI agree with OP. My childhood was fine. I’m not fussy at all but my brother is. Like super picky, to the point of being childish. He can’t have mushrooms in anything anyone makes, or peas, celery, he’s only come around to eating cheese, and even then only basic cheese. Can’t eat egg yokes. All forms of cake are a no. That’s just to name a few. He’s 30.\nIt’s ok to have preferences but there’s something about watching a grown ass man react to peas the way he does that makes wrinkle my forehead like ‘dude chill.’\nIf you are that fussy you are spoiled and coddled. Being born in environments where food security is not an issue will warrant some fussy eaters. Is what it is.\nI’m a 6 years older than him but there was deffo a difference in our parents income levels when I was a kid and when he was. And you can see the difference that had. I had to eat whatever was put in front of me or not at all as it was all we had. When he came around and because he’s the youngest he was catered to a lot more.", ">\n\nBut that's an extreme, OP mentioned very common and frankly reasonable dislikes that people have, like olives. If you only have like 2 things you refuse to eat in any way, I don't think you should be judged for that.", ">\n\n\nLike they \"don't like seafood,\" which is one of the stupidest things I've ever heard. It's like saying you \"don't like land food.\" Crawfish and salmon taste absolutely nothing alike.\n\nSeafood all has a very distinct fishy taste, some people don't like that taste. \n\nOr they refuse to eat anything with onions.\n\nOnions are gross to a lot of people, nothing wrong with that\n\nBut I can't take you seriously if you refuse to eat an olive.\n\nIf you can't take someone seriously because they won't eat olives, you're immature\n\nAnd don't get me started on \"muh texture issues.\"\n\nSome people, myself included, have legitimate texture/sensory issues when it comes to food. There are some foods I love the smell of, but if I try to eat it I will physically puke without being able to control it\n\nSeriously, I will eat almost anything. Sure, I have my preferences, but I'll still eat whatever.\n\nAll in all, you're more immature than \"picky eaters\" because you have some weird feeling of superiority because of this", ">\n\nbingo.", ">\n\nI'll eat anything aslong as it won't burn my mouth", ">\n\nI love how OP's prime example for outlandish foods she eats is fucking French Toast or Ramen with Chashiu, as if those weren't some of the most delicious dishes on earth.", ">\n\nI was always exactly opposite of picky. If I am a guess I eat what is served. Once eating out ,was invited by Asian friend ,his dad patriarch of the house orders all kinds of dim sum . I was offered chicken feet ,claws and skin and all. I eat them . He said something in Chinese to my friend to translate. Apparently , I am good friend because I rate it all without flinching. \nSame with Durian. More then once I was told ,you are white ,are you sure you know what you are asking for.\nI love exploring world food diversity and cultures.", ">\n\nPicky eating is a genuine sensory phenomenon. \"Eat it or starve\" left me with an eating disorder since I never learned how to self-regulate.", ">\n\nThe thing is… how does what I’m eating affect you? Bravo def unpopular opinion", ">\n\nThe amount of times some rando judges people for having food preferences on this sub makes this quite popular. Do you want a medal for eating shit you didn't want to in your childhood? Here have some attention.", ">\n\nMost picky eaters don't have control about that, they have issues mainly with textures, but also find strong flavour/aromatic smell off putting.", ">\n\nWell I’m an adult and I buy my food with my money and so I will eat whenever I want to eat.", ">\n\nI'll eat almost anything that isn't seafood. I have tried it 'cause I know Im missing out but I just can't enjoy it. I think it's a psychological thing.", ">\n\nI'd imagine it's chemical rather than psychological- they all have the same chemicals in them that make them taste \"fishy\" and some people don't like that. I'm the same as you- have tried a lot of fish because it's something I wish I liked but I just can't seem to enjoy them unless they've been cooked with enough other flavours to mask the fish taste", ">\n\nI too hate it when people have preferences and the sheer audacity to not eat anything put before them.", ">\n\nSo you judge people who as an adult, have decided to eat things they enjoy and not eat the things they dont like, because they didnt have the same upbringing as you \n\nIf you were literally starving (as in zero food intake for a week), then you would grow up and eat it.\n\nSure, but we arent talking about a life or death situation we are talking about peoples preferences and you judging them for it. \nIf you were starving to that point you would also eat flys, spiders, lizards, cockroaches etc when was the last time you caught and ate a bug just for a snack though?", ">\n\nYeah how dare all those people with autism or eating disorders or food allergies or IBS or diabetes or (inset one of literally endless reasons why someone might be a ‘picky eater’) not eat everything you would eat. \nAlso it is hilarious that you’ve gone on this rant and are then like “no raw or undercooked bell peppers though” I have been hospitalised and tube fed thanks to my issues with food and I can eat raw bell peppers. What’s wrong with you? Sounds like your parents raised you to be soft.", ">\n\njfc this shit is posted every week i swear we get it y’all get mad when people like chicken fingers", ">\n\nI'm one of those onion haters you referred to. I refuse to eat anything with even a modicum of onion in it because onions taste and smell like unwashed armpits to me. The taste, the smell and the texture are nauseating to me. \nI heard it's a genetic thing, so I can't even do anything about it even if K wanted to", ">\n\nIf you ate something with onions that were liquified would you know? Like spaghetti sauce, or something of that sort.", ">\n\nI hate onions too, but only raw onions. Like I cook with onions quite often if I’m making jambalaya, gumbo, a curry, etc… I usually just use less than the recipe calls for, like half as much lol. \nBut I will literally puke if there’s raw onion on my burger, even a tiny amount. It’s the one thing that’s just too much for me, it’s too overwhelming. And I’ll never ever understand those people who say “you can’t even taste it!” Because I’m like, “wrong babe, that’s all I can taste!”\nSome people can’t even stand them if they’re cooked though, and that commenter might be one of those types.", ">\n\nYup, hate onions in all forms. If I taste a hint of onion my appetite is completely gone for the next couple of hours. \nAnd I'm not even that picky beyond onions. Onions and mushrooms are the only two common ingredients I just can't stand.", ">\n\nI have a few allergies and sensory issues with food, along with trauma from how my patents dealt with these issues. I'm picky bc otherwise I'll throw up, or be violently ill in other ways. I wish I could eat whatever was put in front of me, but I physically can't make myself.", ">\n\nI don’t have any allergies to food but I feel the same.", ">\n\nwhy do you careeee I wish it was acceptable to spit the food you judge people for not eating right at your face", ">\n\nI only needed to read the last paragraph but sure." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️", ">\n\nMy parents thought I was picky for years. I'd get in trouble for not eating things or they would be upset if we went to a restaurant and I ended up in a bathroom for 29 min right after, turns out I had low bacteria in my gut and severe IBS which I still struggle with. \nThere's lots of foods I'd love to try but I know the things I can eat without ending up in terrible pain for hours sitting in the bathroom.", ">\n\nLol ok now go eat some snails, rabbit brain, sheep intestine, chicken heart or goat testicles.\nYou say totally normal food items from not just a western diet but am extremely dumbed down American bland as fuck diet.\nJust don’t be rude and you good.", ">\n\nI finally got to try escargot when I was in New Orleans a few months ago. It was great", ">\n\n\nescargot \n\nBecause writing snails as food sounds too disgusting", ">\n\n…or because snails is an English word and it’s a traditionally French dish?\nLol apparently this comment was highly offensive. I’ve been blocked", ">\n\nI don't care what people eat. But if I'm cooking for you, you better not micro-manage my dish with 15 different requests because you don't like this and that. Either eat what I want to make or make something for yourself.", ">\n\nif I'm cooking for someone, i want them to like my food. so I'll make something they like. even if that means fulfilling 15 different requests. what's the point in feeding someone if you know they won't eat it or enjoy it?", ">\n\nYes me too. I agree for guests. I'm more talking about the situation where you may be cooking for a partner or kids, even roommates... day in, day out.\nI'll happily please guests (otherwise what's the point, I agree), but anyone who is privileged enough for me to cook for them everyday can either eat what I cook or cook for themselves once the kitchen is free. Fulfilling requests when you're already doing a massive favour by cooking every day is just a big no from me. That's how I was brought up, either be grateful or don't eat. And it's how I intend to cook for anyone who lives with me. \nAnd if I'm hosting a dinner party, then I will make a crowd pleaser but it will be impossible to fulfill requests if everyone has them.", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? What, you want a fuckin’ sticker?", ">\n\nYou say you're not a picky eater but then make a big deal about being okay eating French toast, pancakes and delicious pork belly. Then you go on to say that you don't like raw bell pepper. Tell me a nasty food you like and I'll believe you.", ">\n\nBelieve it or not, but my mom raised me in a similar way, and I am picky. But, since I'm an adult, I'm allowed to be picky. I'm allowed to choose to eat something or not to eat it. \nNow, that's not to say I won't eat foods I don't prefer if it's all I got, or even food I don't like at all if I'm hungry enough.", ">\n\nIdk sounds like your projecting a shitty childhood onto others, might wanna get that checked on", ">\n\nI agree with OP. My childhood was fine. I’m not fussy at all but my brother is. Like super picky, to the point of being childish. He can’t have mushrooms in anything anyone makes, or peas, celery, he’s only come around to eating cheese, and even then only basic cheese. Can’t eat egg yokes. All forms of cake are a no. That’s just to name a few. He’s 30.\nIt’s ok to have preferences but there’s something about watching a grown ass man react to peas the way he does that makes wrinkle my forehead like ‘dude chill.’\nIf you are that fussy you are spoiled and coddled. Being born in environments where food security is not an issue will warrant some fussy eaters. Is what it is.\nI’m a 6 years older than him but there was deffo a difference in our parents income levels when I was a kid and when he was. And you can see the difference that had. I had to eat whatever was put in front of me or not at all as it was all we had. When he came around and because he’s the youngest he was catered to a lot more.", ">\n\nBut that's an extreme, OP mentioned very common and frankly reasonable dislikes that people have, like olives. If you only have like 2 things you refuse to eat in any way, I don't think you should be judged for that.", ">\n\n\nLike they \"don't like seafood,\" which is one of the stupidest things I've ever heard. It's like saying you \"don't like land food.\" Crawfish and salmon taste absolutely nothing alike.\n\nSeafood all has a very distinct fishy taste, some people don't like that taste. \n\nOr they refuse to eat anything with onions.\n\nOnions are gross to a lot of people, nothing wrong with that\n\nBut I can't take you seriously if you refuse to eat an olive.\n\nIf you can't take someone seriously because they won't eat olives, you're immature\n\nAnd don't get me started on \"muh texture issues.\"\n\nSome people, myself included, have legitimate texture/sensory issues when it comes to food. There are some foods I love the smell of, but if I try to eat it I will physically puke without being able to control it\n\nSeriously, I will eat almost anything. Sure, I have my preferences, but I'll still eat whatever.\n\nAll in all, you're more immature than \"picky eaters\" because you have some weird feeling of superiority because of this", ">\n\nbingo.", ">\n\nI'll eat anything aslong as it won't burn my mouth", ">\n\nI love how OP's prime example for outlandish foods she eats is fucking French Toast or Ramen with Chashiu, as if those weren't some of the most delicious dishes on earth.", ">\n\nI was always exactly opposite of picky. If I am a guess I eat what is served. Once eating out ,was invited by Asian friend ,his dad patriarch of the house orders all kinds of dim sum . I was offered chicken feet ,claws and skin and all. I eat them . He said something in Chinese to my friend to translate. Apparently , I am good friend because I rate it all without flinching. \nSame with Durian. More then once I was told ,you are white ,are you sure you know what you are asking for.\nI love exploring world food diversity and cultures.", ">\n\nPicky eating is a genuine sensory phenomenon. \"Eat it or starve\" left me with an eating disorder since I never learned how to self-regulate.", ">\n\nThe thing is… how does what I’m eating affect you? Bravo def unpopular opinion", ">\n\nThe amount of times some rando judges people for having food preferences on this sub makes this quite popular. Do you want a medal for eating shit you didn't want to in your childhood? Here have some attention.", ">\n\nMost picky eaters don't have control about that, they have issues mainly with textures, but also find strong flavour/aromatic smell off putting.", ">\n\nWell I’m an adult and I buy my food with my money and so I will eat whenever I want to eat.", ">\n\nI'll eat almost anything that isn't seafood. I have tried it 'cause I know Im missing out but I just can't enjoy it. I think it's a psychological thing.", ">\n\nI'd imagine it's chemical rather than psychological- they all have the same chemicals in them that make them taste \"fishy\" and some people don't like that. I'm the same as you- have tried a lot of fish because it's something I wish I liked but I just can't seem to enjoy them unless they've been cooked with enough other flavours to mask the fish taste", ">\n\nI too hate it when people have preferences and the sheer audacity to not eat anything put before them.", ">\n\nSo you judge people who as an adult, have decided to eat things they enjoy and not eat the things they dont like, because they didnt have the same upbringing as you \n\nIf you were literally starving (as in zero food intake for a week), then you would grow up and eat it.\n\nSure, but we arent talking about a life or death situation we are talking about peoples preferences and you judging them for it. \nIf you were starving to that point you would also eat flys, spiders, lizards, cockroaches etc when was the last time you caught and ate a bug just for a snack though?", ">\n\nYeah how dare all those people with autism or eating disorders or food allergies or IBS or diabetes or (inset one of literally endless reasons why someone might be a ‘picky eater’) not eat everything you would eat. \nAlso it is hilarious that you’ve gone on this rant and are then like “no raw or undercooked bell peppers though” I have been hospitalised and tube fed thanks to my issues with food and I can eat raw bell peppers. What’s wrong with you? Sounds like your parents raised you to be soft.", ">\n\njfc this shit is posted every week i swear we get it y’all get mad when people like chicken fingers", ">\n\nI'm one of those onion haters you referred to. I refuse to eat anything with even a modicum of onion in it because onions taste and smell like unwashed armpits to me. The taste, the smell and the texture are nauseating to me. \nI heard it's a genetic thing, so I can't even do anything about it even if K wanted to", ">\n\nIf you ate something with onions that were liquified would you know? Like spaghetti sauce, or something of that sort.", ">\n\nI hate onions too, but only raw onions. Like I cook with onions quite often if I’m making jambalaya, gumbo, a curry, etc… I usually just use less than the recipe calls for, like half as much lol. \nBut I will literally puke if there’s raw onion on my burger, even a tiny amount. It’s the one thing that’s just too much for me, it’s too overwhelming. And I’ll never ever understand those people who say “you can’t even taste it!” Because I’m like, “wrong babe, that’s all I can taste!”\nSome people can’t even stand them if they’re cooked though, and that commenter might be one of those types.", ">\n\nYup, hate onions in all forms. If I taste a hint of onion my appetite is completely gone for the next couple of hours. \nAnd I'm not even that picky beyond onions. Onions and mushrooms are the only two common ingredients I just can't stand.", ">\n\nI have a few allergies and sensory issues with food, along with trauma from how my patents dealt with these issues. I'm picky bc otherwise I'll throw up, or be violently ill in other ways. I wish I could eat whatever was put in front of me, but I physically can't make myself.", ">\n\nI don’t have any allergies to food but I feel the same.", ">\n\nwhy do you careeee I wish it was acceptable to spit the food you judge people for not eating right at your face", ">\n\nI only needed to read the last paragraph but sure.", ">\n\nTo me an olive has a foul taste and smell and I will literally puke if I eat them so according to you I'm a picky eater?\nI myself dislike overly picky eaters, the ones that don't eat the crust on bread for example." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️", ">\n\nMy parents thought I was picky for years. I'd get in trouble for not eating things or they would be upset if we went to a restaurant and I ended up in a bathroom for 29 min right after, turns out I had low bacteria in my gut and severe IBS which I still struggle with. \nThere's lots of foods I'd love to try but I know the things I can eat without ending up in terrible pain for hours sitting in the bathroom.", ">\n\nLol ok now go eat some snails, rabbit brain, sheep intestine, chicken heart or goat testicles.\nYou say totally normal food items from not just a western diet but am extremely dumbed down American bland as fuck diet.\nJust don’t be rude and you good.", ">\n\nI finally got to try escargot when I was in New Orleans a few months ago. It was great", ">\n\n\nescargot \n\nBecause writing snails as food sounds too disgusting", ">\n\n…or because snails is an English word and it’s a traditionally French dish?\nLol apparently this comment was highly offensive. I’ve been blocked", ">\n\nI don't care what people eat. But if I'm cooking for you, you better not micro-manage my dish with 15 different requests because you don't like this and that. Either eat what I want to make or make something for yourself.", ">\n\nif I'm cooking for someone, i want them to like my food. so I'll make something they like. even if that means fulfilling 15 different requests. what's the point in feeding someone if you know they won't eat it or enjoy it?", ">\n\nYes me too. I agree for guests. I'm more talking about the situation where you may be cooking for a partner or kids, even roommates... day in, day out.\nI'll happily please guests (otherwise what's the point, I agree), but anyone who is privileged enough for me to cook for them everyday can either eat what I cook or cook for themselves once the kitchen is free. Fulfilling requests when you're already doing a massive favour by cooking every day is just a big no from me. That's how I was brought up, either be grateful or don't eat. And it's how I intend to cook for anyone who lives with me. \nAnd if I'm hosting a dinner party, then I will make a crowd pleaser but it will be impossible to fulfill requests if everyone has them.", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? What, you want a fuckin’ sticker?", ">\n\nYou say you're not a picky eater but then make a big deal about being okay eating French toast, pancakes and delicious pork belly. Then you go on to say that you don't like raw bell pepper. Tell me a nasty food you like and I'll believe you.", ">\n\nBelieve it or not, but my mom raised me in a similar way, and I am picky. But, since I'm an adult, I'm allowed to be picky. I'm allowed to choose to eat something or not to eat it. \nNow, that's not to say I won't eat foods I don't prefer if it's all I got, or even food I don't like at all if I'm hungry enough.", ">\n\nIdk sounds like your projecting a shitty childhood onto others, might wanna get that checked on", ">\n\nI agree with OP. My childhood was fine. I’m not fussy at all but my brother is. Like super picky, to the point of being childish. He can’t have mushrooms in anything anyone makes, or peas, celery, he’s only come around to eating cheese, and even then only basic cheese. Can’t eat egg yokes. All forms of cake are a no. That’s just to name a few. He’s 30.\nIt’s ok to have preferences but there’s something about watching a grown ass man react to peas the way he does that makes wrinkle my forehead like ‘dude chill.’\nIf you are that fussy you are spoiled and coddled. Being born in environments where food security is not an issue will warrant some fussy eaters. Is what it is.\nI’m a 6 years older than him but there was deffo a difference in our parents income levels when I was a kid and when he was. And you can see the difference that had. I had to eat whatever was put in front of me or not at all as it was all we had. When he came around and because he’s the youngest he was catered to a lot more.", ">\n\nBut that's an extreme, OP mentioned very common and frankly reasonable dislikes that people have, like olives. If you only have like 2 things you refuse to eat in any way, I don't think you should be judged for that.", ">\n\n\nLike they \"don't like seafood,\" which is one of the stupidest things I've ever heard. It's like saying you \"don't like land food.\" Crawfish and salmon taste absolutely nothing alike.\n\nSeafood all has a very distinct fishy taste, some people don't like that taste. \n\nOr they refuse to eat anything with onions.\n\nOnions are gross to a lot of people, nothing wrong with that\n\nBut I can't take you seriously if you refuse to eat an olive.\n\nIf you can't take someone seriously because they won't eat olives, you're immature\n\nAnd don't get me started on \"muh texture issues.\"\n\nSome people, myself included, have legitimate texture/sensory issues when it comes to food. There are some foods I love the smell of, but if I try to eat it I will physically puke without being able to control it\n\nSeriously, I will eat almost anything. Sure, I have my preferences, but I'll still eat whatever.\n\nAll in all, you're more immature than \"picky eaters\" because you have some weird feeling of superiority because of this", ">\n\nbingo.", ">\n\nI'll eat anything aslong as it won't burn my mouth", ">\n\nI love how OP's prime example for outlandish foods she eats is fucking French Toast or Ramen with Chashiu, as if those weren't some of the most delicious dishes on earth.", ">\n\nI was always exactly opposite of picky. If I am a guess I eat what is served. Once eating out ,was invited by Asian friend ,his dad patriarch of the house orders all kinds of dim sum . I was offered chicken feet ,claws and skin and all. I eat them . He said something in Chinese to my friend to translate. Apparently , I am good friend because I rate it all without flinching. \nSame with Durian. More then once I was told ,you are white ,are you sure you know what you are asking for.\nI love exploring world food diversity and cultures.", ">\n\nPicky eating is a genuine sensory phenomenon. \"Eat it or starve\" left me with an eating disorder since I never learned how to self-regulate.", ">\n\nThe thing is… how does what I’m eating affect you? Bravo def unpopular opinion", ">\n\nThe amount of times some rando judges people for having food preferences on this sub makes this quite popular. Do you want a medal for eating shit you didn't want to in your childhood? Here have some attention.", ">\n\nMost picky eaters don't have control about that, they have issues mainly with textures, but also find strong flavour/aromatic smell off putting.", ">\n\nWell I’m an adult and I buy my food with my money and so I will eat whenever I want to eat.", ">\n\nI'll eat almost anything that isn't seafood. I have tried it 'cause I know Im missing out but I just can't enjoy it. I think it's a psychological thing.", ">\n\nI'd imagine it's chemical rather than psychological- they all have the same chemicals in them that make them taste \"fishy\" and some people don't like that. I'm the same as you- have tried a lot of fish because it's something I wish I liked but I just can't seem to enjoy them unless they've been cooked with enough other flavours to mask the fish taste", ">\n\nI too hate it when people have preferences and the sheer audacity to not eat anything put before them.", ">\n\nSo you judge people who as an adult, have decided to eat things they enjoy and not eat the things they dont like, because they didnt have the same upbringing as you \n\nIf you were literally starving (as in zero food intake for a week), then you would grow up and eat it.\n\nSure, but we arent talking about a life or death situation we are talking about peoples preferences and you judging them for it. \nIf you were starving to that point you would also eat flys, spiders, lizards, cockroaches etc when was the last time you caught and ate a bug just for a snack though?", ">\n\nYeah how dare all those people with autism or eating disorders or food allergies or IBS or diabetes or (inset one of literally endless reasons why someone might be a ‘picky eater’) not eat everything you would eat. \nAlso it is hilarious that you’ve gone on this rant and are then like “no raw or undercooked bell peppers though” I have been hospitalised and tube fed thanks to my issues with food and I can eat raw bell peppers. What’s wrong with you? Sounds like your parents raised you to be soft.", ">\n\njfc this shit is posted every week i swear we get it y’all get mad when people like chicken fingers", ">\n\nI'm one of those onion haters you referred to. I refuse to eat anything with even a modicum of onion in it because onions taste and smell like unwashed armpits to me. The taste, the smell and the texture are nauseating to me. \nI heard it's a genetic thing, so I can't even do anything about it even if K wanted to", ">\n\nIf you ate something with onions that were liquified would you know? Like spaghetti sauce, or something of that sort.", ">\n\nI hate onions too, but only raw onions. Like I cook with onions quite often if I’m making jambalaya, gumbo, a curry, etc… I usually just use less than the recipe calls for, like half as much lol. \nBut I will literally puke if there’s raw onion on my burger, even a tiny amount. It’s the one thing that’s just too much for me, it’s too overwhelming. And I’ll never ever understand those people who say “you can’t even taste it!” Because I’m like, “wrong babe, that’s all I can taste!”\nSome people can’t even stand them if they’re cooked though, and that commenter might be one of those types.", ">\n\nYup, hate onions in all forms. If I taste a hint of onion my appetite is completely gone for the next couple of hours. \nAnd I'm not even that picky beyond onions. Onions and mushrooms are the only two common ingredients I just can't stand.", ">\n\nI have a few allergies and sensory issues with food, along with trauma from how my patents dealt with these issues. I'm picky bc otherwise I'll throw up, or be violently ill in other ways. I wish I could eat whatever was put in front of me, but I physically can't make myself.", ">\n\nI don’t have any allergies to food but I feel the same.", ">\n\nwhy do you careeee I wish it was acceptable to spit the food you judge people for not eating right at your face", ">\n\nI only needed to read the last paragraph but sure.", ">\n\nTo me an olive has a foul taste and smell and I will literally puke if I eat them so according to you I'm a picky eater?\nI myself dislike overly picky eaters, the ones that don't eat the crust on bread for example.", ">\n\nAlright. I'll note your silent judgement and file that under I don't give a fuck." ]

[ "The beautiful thing about being an adult is no one can tell me that I have to eat something, and I can choose what I will or won't eat.", ">\n\nExactly. As an adult, you have the autonomy to put or not what you want in your own body. It’s no one else’s business what you eat. And I say that as someone who grew up in Singapore and, like OP, eats pretty much every cuisine there is. Because I personally want to and it’s my choice. Not because I’m scared OP is going to judge me from their epicurean pedestal.", ">\n\nI think you’re half right and OP is half right. There have been situations where one person in the friend group vetos every restaurant possible because they wouldn’t be able to order some variation of chicken tenders and fries or a burger, you can’t tell me that despite being an adult that isn’t a pain that the majority have to cater to him/her. Sure you could leave them behind is an argument that could be made but the person could also suck it up and try something new", ">\n\nThis right here. I love new things and good I didn't grow up eating (I'm from a predominantly white rural place).. there was no south east asian, Chinese, Indian, middle eastern, Greek, African, south american, etc. Like it was all just mashed potatoes, fish& chips, hot hamburger sandwiches, roast, boiled veggies, etc. \nLike I'm cool with authentic or fusion or something that isn't all deep fried, slathered in gravy or will take me 2 seconds to make at home. I don't go out to a restraunt to eat a grilled cheese or tortilla chips heated in an oven.. I could easily do that at home so it's a total waste of money.\nEveryone caters to the person with the palate of a toddler but for some reason, my food preferences and not wanting to eat nachos or chicken strips doesn't matter bc I don't bitch and moan and cry about not being able to eat anything and starving.\nThis is especially infuriating when someone says \"oh I can't go there. I don't like greek\" you ask what they had that they didn't like bc you might be able to help them find something they would like.. then they say \"oh I've never had it before\"... it's like you veto-ed the restraunt bc you've never tried it and don't want to try it???????!!", ">\n\nLearn that it's okay to split the party in these situations. If they want to go to McD's because someone will only eat happy meals, then go to the place you want to and meet up with them after. Even if you end up going alone, you still got to go where you want. There's almost always someone else that doesn't want to side with the picky eater and wants to go with you. Flip the script. Make them the one holding people back. Don't try to argue or give options by pulling up the menu. They are stuck in their ways, don't get stuck with them.", ">\n\nAs long as you are not the type of person to be rude about it that opinion is fine. I personally hate it when people force me to eat food I would not like.", ">\n\nThat is totally fair, but to play devil's advocate if you (royal you) are the type of person who is often in situations where you feel people are forcing you to eat or taking you to places you don't like, then there's a good chance you're being picky and they're just bored of it.", ">\n\nthat is a good point of view. I just avoid going out to places with friends which is easy when you have very little friends. I am not often in situations where I am being forced to eat something and usually a lot of resturants have atleast one thing I will eat. my problem comes when people are like \"try something new\" or \"are you really going to eat that why not try X\"", ">\n\nAh you see, I think people should always seek out and try new things, especially in regards to cuisine. \nNo one should ever berate or force you into it if you aren't ready, of course, but there's so much wonderful food and drink out there to experience that you simply miss out on.\nAs long as your eating habits don't negatively impact anyone else then absolutely you should do what you are comfortable with and be happy. But at the same time, when you are ready, exploring the culinary world can add so much value to your life that you didn't realise you were missing.", ">\n\nI'm off the same opinion but it doesn't change that I'm a picky eater I hate my own cultures cuisine with a passion it genuinely makes me feel ill from the smell my diet consists of a very varied selection of international cuisines because I don't like anything else", ">\n\nOoooo I'm very curious, what nationality is that may I ask?", ">\n\nBritish I find it genuinely disgusting the look the smell the taste the texture everything\nExcept baked goods I like those", ">\n\nWell as a fellow Brit I'm sorry to hear that. There's such a wide variety of British foods from pies to pastries, sausages to roasts, casseroles to stews, cooked breakfasts, desserts and more. I know you know all this and must have heard it a hundred times, but there's so much variety it seems strange to me that none of it appeals as if its the fact its British that's the problem, rather than the food itself?\nThen again I'm no psychologist so wtf do I know. Good thing about Britain is we've stolen everyone else's food so there's never a lack of options! Enjoy :)", ">\n\nI can't est sausages they burn my mouth I'm assuming from spices so any dish including that is off limits I don't like casseroles or stews texture ableit a nice stew is acc edible but still not a pleasurable experience and eggs I don't like too so most popular breakfasts I can't eat either", ">\n\nWell good for you, i also had to eat what was served and now iam an adult i only eat what i like\nOnly thing i hate is when people dont wanna taste new things, or tell u i dont like it but never even tried to taste it", ">\n\nFor me, I'm fine with trying new things but it's gotta be on MY time. I have friends who, in the past, judged me for not trying new things when they try to force me to then turn around and try it on my own, but I just genuinely hate trying new things with friends unless it's new for them too. \nBut yeah saying you don't like something you've never tried is weird AF.", ">\n\nIt's not weird, it's an attempt to be polite.\nIf someone says, 'I don't fancy eating that', there is always going to be somebody saying 'you should try it, I think it's great!' and annoying you.\nMost times if you say 'I don't like that', then it's job done, end of conversation, or at least it should be.", ">\n\nI think OP is intending to refer to people who had no discipline in food habits as a child and as a result now eat like a child. Not an “oh I dont like oysters and escargo” type of person but a “I dont like water and vegetables” type of person. \nAs a picky eater growing up I was also told “eat this or starve” but we eventually realized its because I had a fear of food, weight, and getting sick from food. Fast forward to 27 and now I will eat nearly anything or at least try it before saying I dont like it or want it. \nFood aversion and picky eating are two separate things.", ">\n\nI mean I let adults eat what they want but if your diet only consists of chicken nuggets and fries and soda then I’m gonna judge the fuck outta you lol.", ">\n\nI went out on a few dates with a guy whose palette was exactly this. It was mildly irritating at best going to the same place over and over again", ">\n\nIt’s even worse being in a long term relationship with someone like that. \nYou can’t try new restaurants because they might not like anything. Cooking together is a hassle because you’re bound by their preferences or cooking separately. The constant comments about your totally normal meals being gross will grate on your last nerve. \nI straight up won’t be with a picky eater again.", ">\n\nI was once made to eat outside of the house because I ordered my half of the pizza with onions. I’m plainly traumatized by picky eaters and will avoid them like the fucking plague", ">\n\nAdults should be free to eat or not to eat whatever they want unless the resources are scarce and they're in survival mode. We don't know what future holds, so let people enjoy their preferences while they can", ">\n\ndepends. If someone cooks for you it’s widely considered rude not to eat it.", ">\n\nThat is true but if you’re cooking for others you should ask preferences beforehand", ">\n\nI judge people who judge others for such pathetic things.", ">\n\nThe \"If you were starving you wouldn't be so picky\" argument is pretty stupid. You can apply that to most things you do everyday(unless you're a homeless person living in Siberia). I'm not as much of a picky eater as I used to be. But having and utalizing the choice to not to put something inside my mouth that I don't particularly enjoy is good imo.", ">\n\nLike yeah if I was starving I could straight up eat cat food, that doesn't mean you'll see me munching on Meow Mix anytime soon.", ">\n\nI judge the fuck out of adults who refuse to eat Meow Mix", ">\n\nI also grew up in an 'eat it or starve' environment. I starved. Picky eating isn't just people whose parents only fed them beige food, there's a lot of legitimate reasons someone may have mental food restrictions. When I was in hospital for an extended period of time where there was only gross hospital food, I lived on toast. Sensory issues, ARFID, etc. But even those aside it is also perfectly valid to simply just not want to eat certain foods with no underlying reason. Sure if I was in a life or death situation where I had gone a week without food and my only option was a food I didn't like, I'd probably (with a lot of gagging) force myself to eat it. But sir this is a Wendy's.", ">\n\nThat’s me also. I wish I could just suck it up and eat things, but my body won’t let me. I enjoy smelling foods, but I know I can’t eat", ">\n\nThat’s how I feel I don’t want to be picky but if I try to eat something I don’t like I will start throwing up. My body just rejects", ">\n\nI wonder why this hasn’t evolved out of people since back in the day it probably would’ve caused you to die", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? WOW!!!!!! You are so brave", ">\n\nLet's give OP a pat on the back for being forced to overeat or starve! Perfect parenting 🌟", ">\n\npeople will really get on this subreddit and be like \"i laid there and took it the quietest while getting shit from my weird authoritarian parents and now i have more moral authority than god\"", ">\n\nVictim mentality ig", ">\n\nSo basically you judge everyone on the basis that they always had a choice and you’re mad you didn’t", ">\n\nMeanwhile, I'm over here as a picky eater without much of a choice because certain food textures trigger my gag reflex and it sucks. I'd love to not have that issue and have attempted to wean myself into eating those foods I'm averse to, but it doesn't work and I just can't enjoy foods like chicken wings or fatty steak.\nLike OP, I was in a \"finish your plate family,\" but one day my parents changed their minds and realized that me not eating foods I don't like means more food for them. They started giving me heads-ups if the main course was something I'm not fond of, so I'd pull out a chicken breast from the freezer and season it the same as the main course for myself. Everyone's lives suddenly got easier.", ">\n\nOp I'm sure you're great but you're the type of person I would rather die than eat in front of", ">\n\n\nWhen I was growing up, my mom operated under a very simple philosophy: \"Here is what I made for dinner. Eat it, or starve.\" And as a result, I'm now (in my 30s) one of the least picky eaters you'll ever meet.\n\nSo you judge other adults because their upbringing is different to yours? Because their parents gave into their eating preferences, they had stronger preferences to begin with (not everything tastes the same to everyone) or just didn't have the opportunity or privilege to be exposed to different dishes as a kid?", ">\n\nI agree but: only giving your child chicken nuggets id so do wrong.", ">\n\nDon't be silly. No one does that. I always make sure she gets a nice side of French fries.", ">\n\nYou people would be horrible neglectful parents…\nLike where’s the giant soda? She needs to stay hydrated for tablet time", ">\n\nAs an adult and can't imagine giving a shit about what another adult eats.", ">\n\nThat, and OP lists things they \"prefer\" and brags how they'll eat something else if it's served.\nYou prefer eggs and bacon but will eat pancakes if you \"have to\"? Yes. You're an adult. This is not remarkable.", ">\n\nI judge people who don't mind their own business.", ">\n\nImagine being in your 30's and giving even a single fuck about what other people eat. To the point where you make a multiparagraph Reddit post about it.", ">\n\nMy mom was also a \"eat it or go to sleep hungry mom\" but I was a \"I'd rather die than gag through this entire meal\" child so I was hungry a lot. Now I hardly feel hunger and I tend to not eat if nothing tickels my fancy. NO ONE DO THIS TO YOUR CHILDREN. My amazing Grammy on the other hand would cook me a whole seperate meal just so I didn't go hungry.", ">\n\nI'm sorry this happened to you. There's no need to be proud of it.", ">\n\nSounds like a way to cope but taking it out on everyone else. Parents need to stop the my way or starve mentality", ">\n\nWhy? My kids would eat nothing but nuggets, bread and cheese if it were up to them. I don’t want them to be that insufferable person at a dinner party that eats just bread when they grow up so I make them eat what is served. Now they have gotten with the program.", ">\n\nDon't force kids to eat everything in front of them. If you.do that's opening a floodgates to disordered eating. They need a variety of options plus learning to eat good sized portions. Get with the program whatever", ">\n\nI had something to reply, but instead I am taking your advice and am opening a cafeteria in my kitchen. I don't have time to type out what I actually wanted to write since I need to spend hours making different food for them to pick from. I'll just throw the rest away because AMERICA!\nBeing picky is peak western privilege. We're so used to having choices about literally everything that we treat eating like shopping on Amazon. Just eat the damn food. In 15 minutes you won't care what you ate anyway, you'll just be glad you're not hungry.", ">\n\nI'm from a Third World country. Get over yourself. There's a middle ground between forcing your kids to eat everything despite having far more sensitive palates than adults (so stuff is really disgusting to them) and just letting them eat anything. You can be reasonable about this shit.", ">\n\nLife is short, eat the food you enjoy. As long as your diet isn't extremely unhealthy, who cares tbh", ">\n\nThat's fine, but judge me in silence. I hate comments on how picky I am. I know I am, and it's my life. Not yours.", ">\n\nSome adults are also on the spectrum or who aren’t neurotypical with legitimate sensory issues around food textures.", ">\n\nCame here for this. This is not the flex that OP thinks it is. I’d absolutely kill to eat more foods but texture and being a super taster have squashed that dream.", ">\n\nMe too. It straight up sucks. I can't even eat cooked eggs.", ">\n\nHonestly, I had a mom just like yours, and I still grew up being a picky eater. I wasn't \"coddled\" (not forcing your kid to eat stuff all the time isn't coddling tho). I was forced to stay at the table well after dinner if I didn't finish my food. I literally sat at the table for over an hour until I straight up forced myself to eat food that was making me gag LOL.\nAlso, I'm one of the people that hate seafood LMAO. I like tuna, but that's it. Tbh, most seafood has a specific taste to it, and the difference of taste between them is an afterthought to me because that fishy taste is the taste that I don't like, no matter whether salmon or crawfish taste nothing alike. They all still have a base level fishy flavor to me. In fact, I WANT to like fish. I try any and all fish that I can because I know it's really healthy for us, but it grosses me out or is just kind of gross every time.\nIt's not immature to have different taste buds than others, and it's weird that you jump to that. Humans vary, and as long as someone is getting their intake of vitamins, it's not really bad.\nAs for the texture bit, uuuuh, dude you realize that there are people that are on the spectrum right? Like textures can be actually crippling for them LOL. Textures can cause extreme food aversion for them. Obvi, neurotypical people are different, but textures can have a similar effect.\nBy all means tho, if you like all foods, more power to you, but I wouldn't say picky eaters need to \"grow up\". That's a stretch", ">\n\nThe whole texture thing is a definitely a thing for me because I won't even eat foods that I love the taste of, but the texture is something I can't stand.", ">\n\nYeah!! I get like that with stuff as well! I looooove the taste of strawberries, but the texture of the seeds is so off-putting, I hate it. I've gotten better with it, but once, when I was little, I bit into one and I straight up started sobbing because the texture was so bad LMAO. Every time I tried to eat a strawberry after that, I'd involuntarily gag before even biting down lol.", ">\n\nI'm okay with picky eaters... but when I'm out to a restaurant and someone comments on my adventurous food choices like, \"ew, I would never...\" fuck right off and die.", ">\n\nWell that's just being rude. if you've got nothing nice to say then don't say anything. or as i once heard someone say, \"don't yuck someone's yum\"", ">\n\nMy mom was more of the \"eat it or be punished\" type but occasionally was \"eat it or starve\".\nI'm still picky. Not chicken nuggets & fries only picky, but I will refuse to eat multiple foods, even if I just don't like how it looks.\nI will never eat an olive. I will never eat crabs, shrimp, lobster. I'll never eat runny eggs. I'll never eat a beef hotdog. I will never eat sushi. There's more.\n\"You'd eat it if you are starving\", yeah a person would do lots of questionable things out of desperation.\nPeople have food preferences and that's fine fr", ">\n\nI also hate olives. Yuck! Yuck yuck yuck yuck yuck! Cannot even stand the taste! (Except olive oil is okay)", ">\n\nI love olive oil. ‼️", ">\n\nMy parents thought I was picky for years. I'd get in trouble for not eating things or they would be upset if we went to a restaurant and I ended up in a bathroom for 29 min right after, turns out I had low bacteria in my gut and severe IBS which I still struggle with. \nThere's lots of foods I'd love to try but I know the things I can eat without ending up in terrible pain for hours sitting in the bathroom.", ">\n\nLol ok now go eat some snails, rabbit brain, sheep intestine, chicken heart or goat testicles.\nYou say totally normal food items from not just a western diet but am extremely dumbed down American bland as fuck diet.\nJust don’t be rude and you good.", ">\n\nI finally got to try escargot when I was in New Orleans a few months ago. It was great", ">\n\n\nescargot \n\nBecause writing snails as food sounds too disgusting", ">\n\n…or because snails is an English word and it’s a traditionally French dish?\nLol apparently this comment was highly offensive. I’ve been blocked", ">\n\nI don't care what people eat. But if I'm cooking for you, you better not micro-manage my dish with 15 different requests because you don't like this and that. Either eat what I want to make or make something for yourself.", ">\n\nif I'm cooking for someone, i want them to like my food. so I'll make something they like. even if that means fulfilling 15 different requests. what's the point in feeding someone if you know they won't eat it or enjoy it?", ">\n\nYes me too. I agree for guests. I'm more talking about the situation where you may be cooking for a partner or kids, even roommates... day in, day out.\nI'll happily please guests (otherwise what's the point, I agree), but anyone who is privileged enough for me to cook for them everyday can either eat what I cook or cook for themselves once the kitchen is free. Fulfilling requests when you're already doing a massive favour by cooking every day is just a big no from me. That's how I was brought up, either be grateful or don't eat. And it's how I intend to cook for anyone who lives with me. \nAnd if I'm hosting a dinner party, then I will make a crowd pleaser but it will be impossible to fulfill requests if everyone has them.", ">\n\nYou ate every last bite? What, you want a fuckin’ sticker?", ">\n\nYou say you're not a picky eater but then make a big deal about being okay eating French toast, pancakes and delicious pork belly. Then you go on to say that you don't like raw bell pepper. Tell me a nasty food you like and I'll believe you.", ">\n\nBelieve it or not, but my mom raised me in a similar way, and I am picky. But, since I'm an adult, I'm allowed to be picky. I'm allowed to choose to eat something or not to eat it. \nNow, that's not to say I won't eat foods I don't prefer if it's all I got, or even food I don't like at all if I'm hungry enough.", ">\n\nIdk sounds like your projecting a shitty childhood onto others, might wanna get that checked on", ">\n\nI agree with OP. My childhood was fine. I’m not fussy at all but my brother is. Like super picky, to the point of being childish. He can’t have mushrooms in anything anyone makes, or peas, celery, he’s only come around to eating cheese, and even then only basic cheese. Can’t eat egg yokes. All forms of cake are a no. That’s just to name a few. He’s 30.\nIt’s ok to have preferences but there’s something about watching a grown ass man react to peas the way he does that makes wrinkle my forehead like ‘dude chill.’\nIf you are that fussy you are spoiled and coddled. Being born in environments where food security is not an issue will warrant some fussy eaters. Is what it is.\nI’m a 6 years older than him but there was deffo a difference in our parents income levels when I was a kid and when he was. And you can see the difference that had. I had to eat whatever was put in front of me or not at all as it was all we had. When he came around and because he’s the youngest he was catered to a lot more.", ">\n\nBut that's an extreme, OP mentioned very common and frankly reasonable dislikes that people have, like olives. If you only have like 2 things you refuse to eat in any way, I don't think you should be judged for that.", ">\n\n\nLike they \"don't like seafood,\" which is one of the stupidest things I've ever heard. It's like saying you \"don't like land food.\" Crawfish and salmon taste absolutely nothing alike.\n\nSeafood all has a very distinct fishy taste, some people don't like that taste. \n\nOr they refuse to eat anything with onions.\n\nOnions are gross to a lot of people, nothing wrong with that\n\nBut I can't take you seriously if you refuse to eat an olive.\n\nIf you can't take someone seriously because they won't eat olives, you're immature\n\nAnd don't get me started on \"muh texture issues.\"\n\nSome people, myself included, have legitimate texture/sensory issues when it comes to food. There are some foods I love the smell of, but if I try to eat it I will physically puke without being able to control it\n\nSeriously, I will eat almost anything. Sure, I have my preferences, but I'll still eat whatever.\n\nAll in all, you're more immature than \"picky eaters\" because you have some weird feeling of superiority because of this", ">\n\nbingo.", ">\n\nI'll eat anything aslong as it won't burn my mouth", ">\n\nI love how OP's prime example for outlandish foods she eats is fucking French Toast or Ramen with Chashiu, as if those weren't some of the most delicious dishes on earth.", ">\n\nI was always exactly opposite of picky. If I am a guess I eat what is served. Once eating out ,was invited by Asian friend ,his dad patriarch of the house orders all kinds of dim sum . I was offered chicken feet ,claws and skin and all. I eat them . He said something in Chinese to my friend to translate. Apparently , I am good friend because I rate it all without flinching. \nSame with Durian. More then once I was told ,you are white ,are you sure you know what you are asking for.\nI love exploring world food diversity and cultures.", ">\n\nPicky eating is a genuine sensory phenomenon. \"Eat it or starve\" left me with an eating disorder since I never learned how to self-regulate.", ">\n\nThe thing is… how does what I’m eating affect you? Bravo def unpopular opinion", ">\n\nThe amount of times some rando judges people for having food preferences on this sub makes this quite popular. Do you want a medal for eating shit you didn't want to in your childhood? Here have some attention.", ">\n\nMost picky eaters don't have control about that, they have issues mainly with textures, but also find strong flavour/aromatic smell off putting.", ">\n\nWell I’m an adult and I buy my food with my money and so I will eat whenever I want to eat.", ">\n\nI'll eat almost anything that isn't seafood. I have tried it 'cause I know Im missing out but I just can't enjoy it. I think it's a psychological thing.", ">\n\nI'd imagine it's chemical rather than psychological- they all have the same chemicals in them that make them taste \"fishy\" and some people don't like that. I'm the same as you- have tried a lot of fish because it's something I wish I liked but I just can't seem to enjoy them unless they've been cooked with enough other flavours to mask the fish taste", ">\n\nI too hate it when people have preferences and the sheer audacity to not eat anything put before them.", ">\n\nSo you judge people who as an adult, have decided to eat things they enjoy and not eat the things they dont like, because they didnt have the same upbringing as you \n\nIf you were literally starving (as in zero food intake for a week), then you would grow up and eat it.\n\nSure, but we arent talking about a life or death situation we are talking about peoples preferences and you judging them for it. \nIf you were starving to that point you would also eat flys, spiders, lizards, cockroaches etc when was the last time you caught and ate a bug just for a snack though?", ">\n\nYeah how dare all those people with autism or eating disorders or food allergies or IBS or diabetes or (inset one of literally endless reasons why someone might be a ‘picky eater’) not eat everything you would eat. \nAlso it is hilarious that you’ve gone on this rant and are then like “no raw or undercooked bell peppers though” I have been hospitalised and tube fed thanks to my issues with food and I can eat raw bell peppers. What’s wrong with you? Sounds like your parents raised you to be soft.", ">\n\njfc this shit is posted every week i swear we get it y’all get mad when people like chicken fingers", ">\n\nI'm one of those onion haters you referred to. I refuse to eat anything with even a modicum of onion in it because onions taste and smell like unwashed armpits to me. The taste, the smell and the texture are nauseating to me. \nI heard it's a genetic thing, so I can't even do anything about it even if K wanted to", ">\n\nIf you ate something with onions that were liquified would you know? Like spaghetti sauce, or something of that sort.", ">\n\nI hate onions too, but only raw onions. Like I cook with onions quite often if I’m making jambalaya, gumbo, a curry, etc… I usually just use less than the recipe calls for, like half as much lol. \nBut I will literally puke if there’s raw onion on my burger, even a tiny amount. It’s the one thing that’s just too much for me, it’s too overwhelming. And I’ll never ever understand those people who say “you can’t even taste it!” Because I’m like, “wrong babe, that’s all I can taste!”\nSome people can’t even stand them if they’re cooked though, and that commenter might be one of those types.", ">\n\nYup, hate onions in all forms. If I taste a hint of onion my appetite is completely gone for the next couple of hours. \nAnd I'm not even that picky beyond onions. Onions and mushrooms are the only two common ingredients I just can't stand.", ">\n\nI have a few allergies and sensory issues with food, along with trauma from how my patents dealt with these issues. I'm picky bc otherwise I'll throw up, or be violently ill in other ways. I wish I could eat whatever was put in front of me, but I physically can't make myself.", ">\n\nI don’t have any allergies to food but I feel the same.", ">\n\nwhy do you careeee I wish it was acceptable to spit the food you judge people for not eating right at your face", ">\n\nI only needed to read the last paragraph but sure.", ">\n\nTo me an olive has a foul taste and smell and I will literally puke if I eat them so according to you I'm a picky eater?\nI myself dislike overly picky eaters, the ones that don't eat the crust on bread for example.", ">\n\nAlright. I'll note your silent judgement and file that under I don't give a fuck.", ">\n\nMy mom raised me under the same rules that you eat what’s on the plate but guess what I don’t like a lot of foods,including seafood,not because of the flavor (some because of flavor) but because of the texture. The texture of certain food literally makes me cringe & is not like I can control that. So I’m a picky eater because I literally can’t eat certain foods without wanting to die because of the texture of it." ]