Dave Smith wrote:
> wrote:
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>> A little passive aggressive, wouldn't you say, Jill? Would it have
>> killed you to buy just one thing this woman will eat?
>> Picky or not, it's quite obvious you have no respect for your brother
>> or his companion.
>> it's clear to me who the bitch in this scenario is. And it's not the
>> picky eater.
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> Poppycock. Consider the alternatives. They could forgo all the
> things they like for the sake of someone who picky and then everyone
> else suffers, or they could have a confrontation over it.
>
There's no confrontation. She either finds or brings something she can eat
or not. We aren't catering to her whims. I didn't even know about her
preference about only *one* type of cheese and no "stuff" in crackers until
after I'd gone shopping.
> I know what it is like. I have had my brother and his family over for
> Christmas dinner for the past few years. His oldest one (in his 30s)
> is a very picky eater. Luckily he likes turkey and some vegetables.
> Dessert was a problem. We had the usual items that are traditional in
> our family, Christmas pudding, dark and light fruitcakes, mincemeat,
> short breads, brownies, Black forest squares, a few other types of
> cookies and fruit. You would think that they were be something for
> everyone there. The kid looks at the dessert spread and whines aloud
> "There's nothing for me. I don't like any of that stuff." the next
> year I suggested that his mother bring something that he will eat.
He's in his 30's and he can't bring something himself?! That's a shame!
This woman is at least 60. She'll probably bring some Wonder Bread rolls
and have that and some turkey. It's not up to us to cater to anyone, be
they adults or children.
As I said in my original post, I have no problem trying to accomodate food
allergies or health conditions. But just plain being picky? Nope. Deal
with your food issues yourself; don't expect me to do it for you.
Jill <---going to buy sourdough rolls on the way to Scott's house