Would you consider this close-minded?

Question

I don't usually accept food that other people offer me, unless I am eating dinner they have prepared (except for my mom.) But if I have my own food, I just stick with that. They get pissed because I never try whatever they are trying to shove down my throat, and call me close-minded. I eat what I like, and I like what I like. What is so wrong about that?!?

Answer 1

Well, it is kind of. The thing is, it´s a blanket refusal. You´re not saying "No thanks, I don´t like cheese" or something like that, you are simply refusing to take the food without any consideration for what is being offered. The key fact about closed mindedness is a lack of consideration about the specifics of the situation, an open minded person looks at each case as it comes, thinks about it and then refuses for a specific reason. A close minded person knows the answer to the question as soon as they hear it, an open minded person is willing to hear arguments and extra information and is open to the possibility that they may be wrong or may change their minds.

Also, you need to consider the fact that your behaviour implies a lack of trust in your friends. Like you´re saying "I don´t trust that you´ll give me something nice/safe/suitable", I understand you´re probably not thinking that, but that doesn´t change the fact that that is the impression that you´re giving. People are going to feel offended by you acting in that way and will respond in the way that you describe. Think about it, they like the food and they think you might like it to. Essentially they´re trying to share with you something enjoyable, which is what friends do. Your response is simply that you aren´t interested, you´re rebuffing their friendly gesture and that upsets people.

Look at it this way, you say "I like what I like" this is obviously true, but it is not the same as "I only like the things that I know I like", which is probably untrue by definition. Assuming you aren´t some kind of wise, old international food lover, the chances are that there is alot of food out there that you would like if you were to actually be open to the idea of trying it.

Answer 2

In my experience while human beings make a generalisation like 'Christians are closed-minded' they're usually totally conscious that no longer each and each Christian suits that description, and that they are basically speaking from their very very own experience. they have pronounced a correlation between Christianity and closed-mindedness, and have used it because of the fact the foundation for a prediction that a similar variety could be persisted by the Christian inhabitants. It easily does not inevitably recommend that they have got totally closed their recommendations to the opportunity of open-minded Christians, nor does it recommend that they do no longer choose to contemplate the possibility of their very very own closed-mindedness. If somebody have been to assert that each and each single Christian is closed-minded, that is closed-minded. yet while they're purely commenting on a variety they have encountered, there is not any reason to assume that they have got faith there are not any exceptions.

Answer 3

There is nothing at all wrong with the way you feel. When you are around people you know are doing this try to say something like "Sorry I ate just before I came." "I'm not really feeling well and can't eat now." "Ya know...this new diet, I just can't but thank you anyway." "Sorry, I have too many food allergies." "I have a lunch date (Or dinner) in just a bit and don't want to eat before." This way you are not just telling them no. This will spare their feelings and get them to back off at the same time.

Answer 4

There's nothing wrong with that. I personally wouldn't think anything of it, but there are people who would take offense to it. Some people really take food personally. It's like if you don't eat what they eat you are rejecting them. I've seen it many times. You don't have to do anything you don't want to do, but just be mindful and respectful of the feelings of others.

Answer 5

Nothing is wrong with you. I am the same way. I have a relative who continually buys me food that I do not like to eat despite my every attempt to tell them not to. They then suggest that I don't have to eat it then get mad a few days later when I haven't touched it. I tell them too that some things that they buy are things that my stomach cannot handle, then when I tell them I cannot eat because my stomach is ailing, they say I need a physical. Some people are just weird that way.

Answer 6

aight, how is that close-minded? that doesn't even make sense! they are being close -minded by not letting you make up your mind about what you want( or don't want) to eat!

It's always been polite to try what they want you to try, but no one says you have to. My family tryed to make me eat eels, tripe, and kippinger when i last visited them in Holland. those are some of the favorite foods over there... i said no way.

Answer 7

Some ppl say it's picky I say it's UR body and taste buds and if they don't like it well that's too bad. Everyone is different that's what makes us cool!

We should embrace our differences in taste, etc. I'm sorta the same I like what I eat it's perfectly normal!

Answer 8

Nothing wrong with it. Close-minded is more of not listening to anyone else's opinion even if their solution is better. I would say you are more picky or finicky.

Answer 9

No it's not closed minded. Maybe you're not adventurous when it comes to what you put in your mouth. But, no not closed minded!

Answer 10

I'm like that. When we order takeout, I don't eat what others have ordered, and I don't share my order with anybody. If you wanted the same, you should have ordered the same.