2006-12-23 22:21:39 · 18 answers · asked by ari-pup 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
. . . . and not simply trying to flatter you being their host.
2006-12-23 22:30:53 · update #1
watch their faces. comments will be immediate if the food is good.
2006-12-23 22:44:50 · answer #1 · answered by carrie 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First of all, I wouldn't worry too much. If they've eaten it and they praise it, it must be good enough. They obviously like you enough to want you to feel appreciated.
But if you want to know what they really think, you should look for other signs of satisfaction - do they savour the food or just swallow it? Do they ask for more? Do they eat at a reasonable speed, neither playing with their food nor shovelling it down quickly? also if they praise your cooking right after tasting it, it's more likely that they mean it, because it's a spontaneous reaction rather than a polite after-thought. If they include details - complimenting a particular dish, or your use of spices for example - they're more likely to be genuine. If they eat a lot, they're probably genuine.
And if they come around again, they're probably genuine!
Personally I've only had a few meals I didn't much like, and I wouldn't praise it, but instead thank the hosts for their effort - "Thank you for the dinner" "Thank you for inviting me, I had a lovely time" etc. So if I didn't like your food I probably wouldn't even mention it.
2006-12-24 06:42:13 · answer #2 · answered by Helen B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't tell for sure in any situation. You will probably never know for sure. But you should trust your friends opinion and keep on making those garlic mashed potatoes if they say they like them. The truth is that they are at a loss and not you when they say they like something that they really don't like because they will have to eat it again because they like it so much. In my opinion, honesty in a friendship will only make people better friends because then you understand that even though you sometimes disagree, you will always be real with each other and not put on a phony face.
2006-12-24 06:28:13 · answer #3 · answered by JackDaniels024 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People don't go to great lengths to lie about things they don't like. If the comments are numerous and specific, they are most likely genuine. If they don't really like the food you'll get a "that was a wonderful meal" or something else vague.
(Although personally, I wouldn't try to analyze. Why would you want to know if people weren't being sincere? I don't see how that could make anyone feel better.)
2006-12-25 21:51:27 · answer #4 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If along with the praise they ask for seconds.
2006-12-24 06:30:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If they actually praise it, especially voluntarily, then they are likely telling you the truth. You can also read their body language and enthusiasm.
2006-12-24 06:25:18 · answer #6 · answered by ericscribener 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they ate the food, it was good. If they left most of it on their plates it was not good. Have a blessed Christmas and a joyous New Year! God bless****
2006-12-24 09:05:48 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They wont make up some lame excuse like "mmm i'm still full from breakfasti can't finish this" or " mmm we stopped and got a bite to eat before we came over i'm still full i can't eat this yet" lyin' asses
2006-12-24 06:28:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pay attention to how much they eat. If they actually have seconds of something you have made, then you know they really liked it!
2006-12-24 07:26:09 · answer #9 · answered by Lisa B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they finish their food fast and ask for seconds.
2006-12-25 03:45:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋