On 06/06/2021 19:07, Scribbles wrote:
On Sunday, June 6, 2021 at 6:48:30 PM UTC+1, charles wrote:

a great many years ago, Prince Philip said that there were only 3
statistics that mattered and theyb were vital.

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Something has always puzzled me about people who follow proscriptive
diets (vegan, halal, kosher, etc).

If a such a person invites me to dinner, they will no doubt serve me
their preferred type of food and I will probably enjoy it
thoroughly.

On the other hand, if I offer return hospitality, I will be expected
to research new recipes, shop for unfamiliar ingredients and stress
over creating dishes I've never made before rather than relax in good
company with food I'm accustomed to cooking and which reflects my way
of life. If I don't do all of that, the chances are the
diet-follower will be mortally offended and thus will end the
friendship.

Hey, I like some vegan/kosher/halal dishes. Why can you not be broad
minded enough to try some of mine, too?

(I feel I should add here that, of course, if a dinner guest has an
allergy or other health condition which precludes certain foods, then
I will do my utmost to ensure the offending item(s) has no place on
the table. Nothing kills a dinner party quicker than killing a
guest.)

I respect others' 'diets' I just wish they might respect mine.