Originally Posted by datlas (Post 22875563)

My UK friend is the opposite. He clearly bristled at the mere suggestion as if was like me asking to borrow his toothbrush or something else very personal.

My Swedish friend seems comfortable sharing some food items but NOT comfortable sharing something like a stew or soup. But he is ok with something that can be cut off.

Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 22875292)

I like sauerkraut.

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 22875563)

The group I am with includes one Swede, one Brit, and 3 ‘mericans. We have eaten several meals together.

From interactions and body language I have learned everyone has different comfort levels with sharing food. In both mrs datlas’ and my family, we are very comfortable sharing small portions/tastes of what we have ordered, we almost consider it rude to NOT offer others a taste.

My UK friend is the opposite. He clearly bristled at the mere suggestion as if was like me asking to borrow his toothbrush or something else very personal.

My Swedish friend seems comfortable sharing some food items but NOT comfortable sharing something like a stew or soup. But he is ok with something that can be cut off.

The other Americans seem to be only comfortable sharing separate items that are already in pieces, like French fries.

Fascinating.

#respectinglimits

Edit: Google says less than 1 in 10 Brits like to share food. https://londonlovesbusiness.com/less...-sharing-food/

Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets (Post 22875631)

Stuttgart, AR. Quite a claim to fame.

Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 22875578)

Maybe they suspect you have a contagion?

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 22875563)

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My UK friend is the opposite. He clearly bristled at the mere suggestion as if was like me asking to borrow his toothbrush or something else very personal.
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Originally Posted by bampilot06 (Post 22875454)

Not sure how I feel about Cleveland

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 22875563)

The group I am with includes one Swede, one Brit, and 3 ‘mericans. We have eaten several meals together.

From interactions and body language I have learned everyone has different comfort levels with sharing food. In both mrs datlas’ and my family, we are very comfortable sharing small portions/tastes of what we have ordered, we almost consider it rude to NOT offer others a taste.

My UK friend is the opposite. He clearly bristled at the mere suggestion as if was like me asking to borrow his toothbrush or something else very personal.

My Swedish friend seems comfortable sharing some food items but NOT comfortable sharing something like a stew or soup. But he is ok with something that can be cut off.

The other Americans seem to be only comfortable sharing separate items that are already in pieces, like French fries.

Fascinating.

#respectinglimits

Edit: Google says less than 1 in 10 Brits like to share food. https://londonlovesbusiness.com/less...-sharing-food/

Originally Posted by Bah Humbug (Post 22875739)

I am no ok sharing food if I'm not sleeping with that person. Drives me up the wall going out with the in-laws where everything is shared.

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 22875756)

As above, I respect limits. But imagine the variety of foods you could sample if you were sharing. Of course I don’t necessarily suggest losing half of your meal to others, just a small sample.

Originally Posted by MoAlpha (Post 22875593)

Me too!

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 22875756)

As above, I respect limits. But imagine the variety of foods you could sample if you were sharing. Of course I don’t necessarily suggest losing half of your meal to others, just a small sample.

Originally Posted by genejockey (Post 22875795)

I decided discretion is the better part of valor and rode ITG instead of IRL today. I figured if my chest started hurting again when I was on the trainer, I could just stop, whereas on the road I'd still have to get home somehow.

So, 24 virtual miles in the imaginary land of Watopia. Did a couple climbs, ran my HR up to 166 or so without any issues, no pain, etc. Nowhere near my fastest time for that loop, but still a reasonably good ride.

Originally Posted by big john (Post 22875844)

Are you going to be around for a while?

Originally Posted by Bah Humbug (Post 22875843)

I am not wild about trying most food. On the other hand, I do look forward to the food I like, and people feeling free to poach is taking away from that. It likely also has to do with growing up poor, and on the rare occasions I got to eat at a restaurant, losing a portion of the meal I'd been looking forward to, with the exchange being unappealing, was a straight loss. The reason for different opinions is often a totally different background feeding into it.

Originally Posted by Bah Humbug (Post 22875843)

It likely also has to do with growing up poor, and on the rare occasions I got to eat at a restaurant, losing a portion of the meal I'd been looking forward to, with the exchange being unappealing, was a straight loss.

Originally Posted by big john (Post 22875855)

A friend of mine got custody of his daughters after they had spent years with his ex. They were clearly affected by the lack of food from earlier and would get nervous when they felt food was getting low in the house. They were teens when I met them and it still bothered them.

Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 22875874)

I thought you grew up on some Connecticut country manor? :foo: