Do people judge you by your food preferences?

nails1

I believe that people can be quite ignorant when it comes to other peoples food preferences. I like foods such as basil pesto, olives, salmon, pate, anchovies, sun dried tomatoes, serrano ham, ox tongue and hummus. Most people are grossed out as I eat all combinations of the above and think its strange that I don't like chicken curry or ham and cheese sambos. Anybody get the same hassle when eating out?

FreshKnickers

Neigh.

freedominacup

nails1 wrote: »

I believe that people can be quite ignorant when it comes to other peoples food preferences. I like foods such as basil pesto, olives, salmon, pate, anchovies, sun dried tomatoes, serrano ham, ox tongue and hummus. Most people are grossed out as I eat all combinations of the above and think its strange that I don't like chicken curry or ham and cheese sambos. Anybody get the same hassle when eating out?

Oh God!

KTRIC

I get funny looks in work most days eating lunch, I dont give a f*ck to be honest and leave them eat their buttered up bread rolls and crisps in peace.

BeerWolf

Urgh ox tongue - op you're disgusting!

coolhull

nails1 wrote: »

I believe that people can be quite ignorant when it comes to other peoples food preferences. I like foods such as basil pesto, olives, salmon, pate, anchovies, sun dried tomatoes, serrano ham, ox tongue and hummus. Most people are grossed out as I eat all combinations of the above and think its strange that I don't like chicken curry or ham and cheese sambos. Anybody get the same hassle when eating out?

I would have thought that most people are mature enough not to judge someone based solely on their preference in foods

Nib

Far from feckin' basil pesto I was reared.

Doylers

I judge people when they put salt on their food without even tasting it

Legs.Eleven

What´s unusual about anything you´ve mentioned?

ElleEm

The people who judge you are clearly peasants, OP.

You are very fancy!

biko

Food is just one of the many reasons I judge people.

The One Doctor

Do you live in Limerick or Kerry OP? The foods you list are perfectly normal where I live.

Rosy Posy

I judge obese people in the supermarket if their trolleys are full of fizzy drinks, crisps and instant noodles. I wouldn't say anything but I admit to uncharitable thoughts.

My oh often brings leftovers to work for lunch and gets lots of comments from other staff.

ElleEm

The One Doctor wrote: »

Do you live in Limerick or Kerry OP? The foods you list are perfectly normal where I live.

Maybe they live in the 80's. Wasn't patè posh in the 80's?

The Hill Billy

And what hassle do you get, or is it that people just think that your food preferences are weird?

What do you think of people who eat ham & cheese sambos or chicken curry? I get the feeling that you seem to think that these people are maybe a bit less culinarily cultured than you.

Mr. Incognito

Only when you post them on facebook and snapchat ffs

mad muffin

My cannibalistic tendencies make people a bit nervous around me.

nails1

The Hill Billy wrote: »

And what hassle do you get, or is it that people just think that your food preferences are weird?

What do you think of people who eat ham & cheese sambos or chicken curry? I get the feeling that you seem to think that these people are maybe a bit less culinarily cultured than you.

In college, people would come up to me and be like oh la de dah look at you with your pesto anchovy baguette you're sick. I have no problem no ham and cheese sambos either

Wishiwasa Littlebitaller

Yes, if you eat dogs, I don't think we'd get along.

Muise...

nails1 wrote: »

In college, people would come up to me and be like oh la de dah look at you with your pesto anchovy baguette you're sick. I have no problem no ham and cheese sambos either

Don't mind them savages, nails1, and keep on rocking that try-hard cuisine!

maguic24

nails1 wrote: »

I believe that people can be quite ignorant when it comes to other peoples food preferences. I like foods such as basil pesto, olives, salmon, pate, anchovies, sun dried tomatoes, serrano ham, ox tongue and hummus. Most people are grossed out as I eat all combinations of the above and think its strange that I don't like chicken curry or ham and cheese sambos. Anybody get the same hassle when eating out?

Basil Pesto - Double Yay!
Olives - Nay
Salmon - So so
Pate - Nay
Anchovies - Nay
Sun dried tomatoes - Yay
Serrano Ham - Yay
Ox Tongue - Never had it.
Hummus - Yay

5/10 ain't bad.

Chicken curry - Yay
Ham and cheese sandwich - so so
Ham, cheese and crisp sandwich - Double Yay!!

Never get any hassle eating out or otherwise.

Czarcasm

nails1 wrote: »

In college, people would come up to me and be like oh la de dah look at you with your pesto anchovy baguette you're sick. I have no problem no ham and cheese sambos either

They're taking the piss ffs with your sun dried tomatoes and your serrano ham! :pac:

I imagine it's not your food choices they're slagging you for, but the fact you think it's somehow cultured to eat food that's been available in Ireland since before your arse was as big as a shirt button!

Muise...

nails1 wrote: »

I believe that people can be quite ignorant when it comes to other peoples food preferences. I like foods such as basil pesto, olives, salmon, pate, anchovies, sun dried tomatoes, serrano ham, ox tongue and hummus. Most people are grossed out as I eat all combinations of the above and think its strange that I don't like chicken curry or ham and cheese sambos. Anybody get the same hassle when eating out?

On a closer rereading, you seem to be making a shopping list for a picnic rather than citing any dishes you'd see on a menu when eating out. Are the people giving you hassle actually the waiting staff and the chefs, for your off-menu mashups?

maguic24

The only thing people have been really grossed out by, is the fact I love bovril on toast. I'd eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I recently discovered there were others like me and my family who eat it too. I'm not alone in the world, hooray. :pac:

Wishiwasa Littlebitaller

Czarcasm wrote: »

..the fact you think it's somehow cultured to eat food that's been available in Ireland since before your arse was as big as a shirt button!

That's odd I must have missed that.

Can you quote what the OP posted which made you feel it's a 'fact' that he thinks it's cultured to eat what he does?

herisson

Czarcasm wrote: »

They're taking the piss ffs with your sun dried tomatoes and your serrano ham! :pac:

They are the best foods though

Ruu

Stabbed some fella in the eye with some aged cheddar, that'll learn them to make fun of my fruit and cheese plate!

Czarcasm

Wishiwasa Littlebitaller wrote: »

That's odd I must have missed that.

Can you quote what the OP posted which made you feel it's a 'fact' that he thinks it's cultured to eat what he does?

Does everything in the English language have to be broken down into itty bitty little pieces for you to digest? The fact that the OP has to be so specific about a ham and tomato sandwich says enough about their perception of themselves.

Like I said - I don't think anyone cares about his food choices, they're judging him for his pedantry, a bit like the way I'm judging you right now for your pedantry.

Vito Corleone

Wishiwasa Littlebitaller wrote: »

Yes, if you eat dogs, I don't think we'd get along.

No different from eating beef or chicken.

nails1

Wishiwasa Littlebitaller wrote: »

That's odd I must have missed that.

Can you quote what the OP posted which made you feel it's a 'fact' that he thinks it's cultured to eat what he does?

Exactly, jumping to conclusions too quickly

Muise...

nails1 wrote: »

Exactly, jumping to conclusions too quickly

About you making a thread about getting all judged for your dinner? The humanity!

GalwayGuy2

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, I'd love a nice piece of salmon now.

MagicMarker

nails1 wrote: »

In college, people would come up to me and be like oh la de dah look at you with your pesto anchovy baguette you're sick. I have no problem no ham and cheese sambos either

You're doing it wrong OP, you've combined the culinary delights of the bourgeoisie with the phallic monstrosity of the plebeians. You should have opted for ciabatta. Rookie mistake.

Wishiwasa Littlebitaller

Czarcasm wrote: »

Does everything in the English language have to be broken down into itty bitty little pieces for you to digest.

Do you always have to make it appear as if someone holds opinions which they do not?

The fact that the OP has to be so specific about a ham and tomato sandwich says enough about their perception of themselves.

What are you on about?

He just said that people think it's strange that he doesn't like ham and cheese sambos, here is the quote:

nails1 wrote: »

Most people are grossed out as I eat all combinations of the above and think its strange that I don't like chicken curry or ham and cheese sambos.

..so quit putting words in his mouth.

Like I said - I don't think anyone cares about his food choices, they're judging him for his pedantry, a bit like the way I'm judging you right now for your pedantry.

I am not being pedantic at all.

You very specifically accused him of thinking he was culutured to eat the foods which he eats, when he hadn't said, nor even implied, anything of the sort.

Muise...

Food fight!

GalwayGuy2

Food fight!

Nobody's taking my Salmon!!

Czarcasm

Muise... wrote: »

Food fight!

*grabs chorizo sausage*

Muise...

GalwayGuy2 wrote: »

Nobody's taking my Salmon!!

I burnt my thumb cooking it, and licked it, sorry boss. Now I have allllllllll the knowledges.

GalwayGuy2

Muise... wrote: »

I burnt my thumb cooking it, and licked it, sorry boss. Now I have allllllllll the knowledges.

Why are you cooking my salmon? :eek:

Muise...

GalwayGuy2 wrote: »

Why are you cooking my salmon? :eek:

Well, I was going to make you a sandwich, but I was worried you would judge me.

nails1

MagicMarker wrote: »

You're doing it wrong OP, you've combined the culinary delights of the bourgeoisie with the phallic monstrosity of the plebeians. You should have opted for ciabatta. Rookie mistake.

I normally get that but I don't think the store had any in stock on that particular day.

cloud493

I want a curry sandwich now

fussyonion

I once ate instant mashed potatoes with microwaveable burgers and y'know what? I'D DO IT AGAIN! SOBER!

Tarzana

nails1 wrote: »

I like foods such as basil pesto, olives, salmon, pate, anchovies, sun dried tomatoes, serrano ham, ox tongue and hummus.

Are these supposed to be fancy foods? They might be mostly foreign but you can be sure many of them started out as peasant food.

nails1

Tarzana wrote: »

Are these supposed to be fancy foods? They might be mostly foreign but you can be sure many of them started out as peasant food.

I don't know? You tell me, where did I say these are supposed to be 'fancy foods?'

Legs.Eleven

Your the fella who started the thread about auld women wearing Asics, yeah?

I suppose winding people up on the internet is one way to pass the time on the weekends. Hobbies and spending time with friends are other fun ways to pass time as an f.y.i.

Looking forward to your next installment.

WoollyRedHat

KTRIC wrote: »

I get funny looks in work most days eating lunch, I dont give a f*ck to be honest and leave them eat their buttered up bread rolls and crisps in peace.

Anyone who thinks a crisp sandwich/roll is a credible lunch choice, must be missing a palate.

nails1

Legs.Eleven wrote: »

Your the fella who started the thread about auld women wearing Asics, yeah?

I suppose winding people up on the internet is one way to pass the time on the weekends. Hobbies and spending time with friends are other fun ways to pass time as an f.y.i.

Looking forward to your next installment.

Says the person with over five thousands forum posts in a year

Vito Corleone

Nothing wrong with a roll with a nice tasty filling. There's nothing out of the ordinary about any of the foods mentioned in the OP. One reason some people get strange looks is because packed lunches can smell depending on what it is, and that's pretty disgusting and irritating in an office space/lecture hall etc... You people know who you are.

Pumpkinseeds

GalwayGuy2 wrote: »

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, I'd love a nice piece of salmon now.

I roasted some salmon darnes in homemade garlic butter yesterday, was almost orgasmically yummy:)

Muise...

nails1 wrote: »

Says the person with over five thousands forum posts in a year

But they're nice posts. And if you post nicely, Legs might give you some of her special Spanish sun-dried tomatoes.