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Originally Posted by jammies
It's symbolic, rejecting the food is akin to rejecting their hospitality. You are looking at things from the wrong level - it's not about forcing you to eat something you dislike, it's about forging a social bond.
That being said, one of the worst nights of my life was eating some kind of vegetarian quiche at one ex-gf's house. I loathe onions, and it was probably 50% onion and very strong tasting. I managed to eat a decent helping, but I ordered an all-meat pizza a week or so later when we went out, and when she suggested we split it and add onions, I thoughtlessly said "I can't stand onions!" and it all went downhill from there.
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Most people that know me, know that I'm ridiculously picky. I've had a few awkward moments at friends/girlfriends houses for supper. Usually I tell them in advance that it isn't that I hate the cook, I just have very specific tastes.