people are absolutely EVIL about the boundaries of âpicky eatersâ. no, they do not have to try it. yes, they can know they donât like it without having eaten it before. no, they probably have not suddenly grown a taste for the food theyâve said they hate. no, they probably are not going to like it in the Special Way This One Place Cooks It. yes, you are being a bad friend if you try to âtrickâ them into eating it anyway
Things that actually help picky eaters try new things:
âDo you want to try this off of my plate?â
âItâs made of [ingredients], I think youâd like [x part]â
âIf you want to see if you like [x food], this is pretty good representation of itâ
âYou wonât like this, it tastes like [description]. Do you want to try it for fun?â
âDo you remember trying/have you ever tried [x food]? This is like that, but [differences]â
âI think youâd like the taste of this, but the texture is iffy. Itâs [description]â
Make sure thereâs other food they can eat if they donât like the new one
And most importantly, build trust with that person by listening to them, showing that you take their concerns into account, and being cool if the answer is no. No is always an option. This isnât something you do once, itâs a pattern you have to stick to if you want to establish that you are a safe person when it comes to food stuff
Basically: offer the food, explain whatâs in it and why you think itâs worth trying, and then be cool with the answer you get. No pressure, no trickery, just be straight up with people



















