Too Afraid To Eat Different
Do you remember paying much attention to what the other kids were eating while you were in school? You might have been preoccupied with other priorities, but believe it or not kids do occasionally mind what others have packed for a meal and apparently shaming individuals who've packed certain ethnic cuisine is commonplace in public schools these days.
It's difficult to be sure exactly what dishes might make the list of qualifying as something that would be so off-putting to others around you, that you should just avoid bringing it into school or the workplace altogether. Some of the dishes that have been rated as having a less than appealing smell include re-heated fish, limburger cheese, durian, and other items.
It's become so common of an issue that it's fueled support for a national bring your ethnic food to work holiday, that encourages people to make and pack their own lunches from home, sharing a myriad of different items.
Some kids will inevitably make snide comments for one reason or another and the fear of their discontent shouldn't encourage individuals to eat something different. It's one more reason that homeschooling provides a more beneficial learning environment for children today, one where you don't need to worry about pleasing anyone other than yourself when it comes to eating your lunch. You don't need to worry about being ridiculed and shamed for your food choices. Whatever schooling method the family chooses, you can't live for bullies; allowing them to dictate your eating choices.
But there have been numerous stories that have surfaced telling such a tale, about such lunch shaming discouraging children from wanting to bring traditional cuisine to school that might draw looks from others.
By refusing to bring a lunch to work or school because we are afraid of what other people might think, it rests our confidence in the perceptions of others and that is a frail place to be. It doesn't take any special talent to stay quiet and blend in with the flock, but it does take courage to try and walk in your own path regardless of whether your actions are approved by onlookers or not. Don't wait for a national holiday occasion to eat your favorite cuisine because the judgments say more about those doing the judging than they do about the person who is trying to enjoy the meal.
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Yes, i am too afraid to eat different.
And not because i don't know many other customs, cuisines and languages.
It is because most of that will kill me, so i eat my very basic menu AND LIKE IT. (no repressed anger, or rage...)
But, what really gets me is that this gets me many problems with the vegan and vegetarian community who demand that i change my diet... even if it will kill me.
Hi @doitvoluntarily, eating different reminds me of the movie "My Big Fat Greek Wedding." It is worth watching for the comedy and showing how different cultures eat and it is perfectly ok to do so.
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I used to eat everything everywhere :) Yes I am Foodie and love food and love to try new things. Of course I wouldnt try out a fried spider or a dog, but everything normal YES. Sometimes things look disgusting, but very delicious.
I remember when I was in Turkey they have a pudding made with chicken breast and milk. It took me two years to get the courage and try it out, because I couldnt understand why chicken should be a part of the sweet pudding. But it was nice and delicious and you dont even notice the chicken inside because it is like a powder :)