Recently found I need to be on a gluten-free diet… This should come in handy when I run into situations like this. “Sorry, I’m not allowed to eat that.”
Friend married into an Italian family and spent Thanksgiving with them. She assumed the Italian food was their Thanksgiving and filled her plate. Then came the turkey, dressing, etc. With her new mother-in-law watching, she said she had never eaten so much in her life.
I take issue with people that continue to insist that you eat/drink something even after you have politely declined several times for whatever reason. You’re not hungry, too full, don’t like it, are allergic, need to follow a diet, or are a recovering alcoholic. It is bullying.
I don’t remember ever hearing that admonition, but as I was youthfully hyperactive before such condition was medicated (usually they just shoved a broom and dustpan in my hands and pointed me at a mess of some kind to clean up) and I tended to graze from arising to retiring, it was just accepted that I was/am small, but hollow. All my cooking relatives and acquaintances knew I loved them, and their signature dishes.
Kymberleigh about 4 years ago
And then you waddle over to Weight Watchers afterwards.
allen@home about 4 years ago
Laying on the guilt thicker than the frosting on her cake.
hans Premium Member about 4 years ago
One felt like a pregnant hippo when one had swallowed the last bit.
dwane.scoty1 about 4 years ago
“Ease up, Granny! It’ll only take one call to set up competency inquiry!”
zerotvus about 4 years ago
my great grandmother made the best cakes ever…….
Zebrastripes about 4 years ago
Choke it down,guys….choke it down.
Reaven about 4 years ago
I learned to say no, there’s always leftovers.
PO' DAWG about 4 years ago
No way did you ever leave without a Tupperware bowl or two, just make sure you bring ’em back.
chromosome Premium Member about 4 years ago
Recently found I need to be on a gluten-free diet… This should come in handy when I run into situations like this. “Sorry, I’m not allowed to eat that.”
oldlady07 Premium Member about 4 years ago
Friend married into an Italian family and spent Thanksgiving with them. She assumed the Italian food was their Thanksgiving and filled her plate. Then came the turkey, dressing, etc. With her new mother-in-law watching, she said she had never eaten so much in her life.
Bex Premium Member about 4 years ago
I take issue with people that continue to insist that you eat/drink something even after you have politely declined several times for whatever reason. You’re not hungry, too full, don’t like it, are allergic, need to follow a diet, or are a recovering alcoholic. It is bullying.
Kilrwat Premium Member about 4 years ago
The Creosote Family gathering…
William Stoneham Premium Member about 4 years ago
My Lord. This is my wife! It’s why I’m overweight.
95 about 4 years ago
I don’t remember ever hearing that admonition, but as I was youthfully hyperactive before such condition was medicated (usually they just shoved a broom and dustpan in my hands and pointed me at a mess of some kind to clean up) and I tended to graze from arising to retiring, it was just accepted that I was/am small, but hollow. All my cooking relatives and acquaintances knew I loved them, and their signature dishes.