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When I was a kid, I was a connoisseur of chicken tenders. Adventurous eating just didn’t appeal to me until I was a teen, but once we reach adulthood, most of us graduate from the kids menu to more mature choices. However, not everyone decides to expand their palate as they get older, and according to one man on Reddit, his girlfriend’s picky eating has caused some issues. Below, you’ll find a post that he recently shared on the “Am I the Jerk?” subreddit wondering if he was wrong for refusing to take his girlfriend to any more nice restaurants, as well as an interview with Registered Dietitian Kinga Balogh.
This man is fed up with his girlfriend’s picky eating habits
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And when he refused to pay for meals at fancy restaurants any longer, she didn’t take the news too well
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Howdy, I'm Adelaide! I'm originally from Texas, but after graduating from university with an acting degree, I relocated to sunny Los Angeles for a while. I then got a serious bite from the travel bug and found myself moving to Sweden and England before settling in Lithuania about two years ago. I'm passionate about animal welfare, sustainability and eating delicious food. But as you can see, I cover a wide range of topics including drama, internet trends and hilarious memes. I can easily be won over with a Seinfeld reference, vegan pastry or glass of fresh cold brew. And during my free time, I can usually be seen strolling through a park, playing tennis or baking something tasty.
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Adelaide Ross
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Howdy, I'm Adelaide! I'm originally from Texas, but after graduating from university with an acting degree, I relocated to sunny Los Angeles for a while. I then got a serious bite from the travel bug and found myself moving to Sweden and England before settling in Lithuania about two years ago. I'm passionate about animal welfare, sustainability and eating delicious food. But as you can see, I cover a wide range of topics including drama, internet trends and hilarious memes. I can easily be won over with a Seinfeld reference, vegan pastry or glass of fresh cold brew. And during my free time, I can usually be seen strolling through a park, playing tennis or baking something tasty.
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Gabi Gabi Community Member Follow
Why on Earth is he embarrassed? One commenter said it right; they wouldn't have it on the menu if they'd have a problem with serving it to people. It's not like restaurants would keep tabs on the guests like "here's the tender chicken chick, she's going to order it for the 27th time this autumn" If he has a problem with it, he should ask her to pay for her part. I pretty much am like; don't look into my plate, concentrate on yours, end of story!
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Colin 1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Most restaurants like those he mentioned have it on the menu for the kids. Heck, some of them will only serve to children. I have watched adults get told "sorry, you have to be under 12 to order those".
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MCathenaE MCathenaE Community Member Follow
I suck at making chicken tenders at home, some restaurant tenders are soooo good. That being said, I'm the person who goes to a steak house & gets chicken or a salad, or to a sushi resturant & gets the noodle bowl. I don't care for steak or sushi, but my husband does. I like other exotic foods, I love Thai & Indian, husband is only okay with it. We go out to dinner to restaurants the other wants to eat at and will both find something we will be happy eating, even if it's chicken tenders. The girlfriend wants the dining experience not necessarily the strangest food on the menu. Why does it matter so much? Cant you just enjoy the evening & the company you have with eachother?
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BeepBoop the Single Pringle BeepBoop the Single Pringle Community Member Follow
for some reason the way OP put it to me it sounded like she wouldn't even try the food he got. He didn't say it explicitly but it sounds like that to me. I don't really think either of them are TA but if she really was unwilling to try it like my head says might be happening then I'd be more on OPs side. If she's willing to try the food he orders but is more comfortable with ordering something she knows she'll like then I think that's perfectly fine. And I agree that it should just be about enjoying the company
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Pandapoo Pandapoo Community Member Follow
This reminds me of the restaurant that I work at. It’s known for its great fresh caught seafood and specialty dishes. Five middle aged adults came in this past week and all of them ordered grilled cheese sandwiches with fries off the kids menu. Just why? I mean, go to Dennys or other diner.
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Keri McGloughlin Keri McGloughlin Community Member Follow
Why do you care what other adults are eating for dinner? Literally has no effect on your life.
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Gabi Gabi Community Member Follow
Why on Earth is he embarrassed? One commenter said it right; they wouldn't have it on the menu if they'd have a problem with serving it to people. It's not like restaurants would keep tabs on the guests like "here's the tender chicken chick, she's going to order it for the 27th time this autumn" If he has a problem with it, he should ask her to pay for her part. I pretty much am like; don't look into my plate, concentrate on yours, end of story!
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Colin Colin Community Member Follow
Most restaurants like those he mentioned have it on the menu for the kids. Heck, some of them will only serve to children. I have watched adults get told "sorry, you have to be under 12 to order those".
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MCathenaE MCathenaE Community Member Follow
I suck at making chicken tenders at home, some restaurant tenders are soooo good. That being said, I'm the person who goes to a steak house & gets chicken or a salad, or to a sushi resturant & gets the noodle bowl. I don't care for steak or sushi, but my husband does. I like other exotic foods, I love Thai & Indian, husband is only okay with it. We go out to dinner to restaurants the other wants to eat at and will both find something we will be happy eating, even if it's chicken tenders. The girlfriend wants the dining experience not necessarily the strangest food on the menu. Why does it matter so much? Cant you just enjoy the evening & the company you have with eachother?
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BeepBoop the Single Pringle BeepBoop the Single Pringle Community Member Follow
for some reason the way OP put it to me it sounded like she wouldn't even try the food he got. He didn't say it explicitly but it sounds like that to me. I don't really think either of them are TA but if she really was unwilling to try it like my head says might be happening then I'd be more on OPs side. If she's willing to try the food he orders but is more comfortable with ordering something she knows she'll like then I think that's perfectly fine. And I agree that it should just be about enjoying the company
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Pandapoo Pandapoo Community Member Follow
This reminds me of the restaurant that I work at. It’s known for its great fresh caught seafood and specialty dishes. Five middle aged adults came in this past week and all of them ordered grilled cheese sandwiches with fries off the kids menu. Just why? I mean, go to Dennys or other diner.
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Keri McGloughlin Keri McGloughlin Community Member Follow
Why do you care what other adults are eating for dinner? Literally has no effect on your life.
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