One friend of mine in particular seems to voice his opinion rather rudely in my opinion about a place we had gone for the first time. He will say this place sucked or knock a place if he didn't like it. If I thought it was a good place or even decent he still says it and I think its very rude, if he doesnt like it he shouldn't voice such an opinion. What would be your reaction if someone did that to you?
2007-04-15 04:44:27 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
I happen to agree with you Fran.
I would never insult anyones taste in foods.
I respect that we all have a different pallet and why would I want to even criticize or insult what someone fancies.
I have learned to ignore their ignorance... they do not know how foolish they look in my eyes when they pass judgement like that. I do not need their opinion to validate my likes or dislikes.
2007-04-15 04:53:07 · answer #1 · answered by Cymbaline 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, I would probably ask him why he thought is sucked, and if I liked the restaurant tell him my reasons for enjoying it. Get a dialog going.
Everyone is entitled to their opinions, and just because his isn't the same as your doesn't make him rude.
If he is attacking your opinion, that's pretty rude, but disagreeing with your opinion (especially if you haven't stated it yet) isn't being rude, it's just a difference of opinion. His food may have honestly sucked; you don't know unless you tasted it. If he is a foodie or has worked in the restaurant industry he may hold the cooks and/or waitstaff to a different standard than you do.
What's wrong with saying you disliked a place if you honestly disliked it? Remember he is talking about the restaurant, not you. Don't take it so personal, especially if it was the first time you both had been there. He isn't talking about you or your opinion, just the place.
2007-04-15 04:51:48 · answer #2 · answered by Jes 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like your friend received an extra helping of the a55hole gene. He's entitled to his opinion, though. If he hated the restaurant, and you liked it, then he never eats there again, and you do. Simple as that.
However, if your friend happens to rant about the restaurant, while he is still IN the restaurant, the restaurant management has every right to throw him out (or even call the police, if he's being especially difficult). They are a business, and they have the right to protect their own interests.
2007-04-15 05:07:37 · answer #3 · answered by What the Deuce?! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd probably just ask why they didn't like it, listen, and then say why I liked it and what I had for dinner. If they continue to be a snob and say something like "You had the veal there? Oh my God that stuff is nasty and the sauce was so below par! I don't know how you could eat that, obviously you have no taste!" Then I'd just give them a taken-aback look, shrug, say "Well I loved it. And we're going back." Then I'd change the conversation.
Either that, or toss in a "Well it seems you don't like any restaurants!" with a smile and laugh to keep it light.
2007-04-15 04:58:10 · answer #4 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why shouldn't he say what he thinks ? It's not your restaurant right ? So you have different opinions, that makes a conversation interesting. In the U.S it seems everybody agrees with every body as if they were afraid of their opinion. We would still be in caves if not for our curiosity and capacity to think and act upon our thoughts. That's the only thing that differences us from animals.
I'd say your friend was right. He may have been rude in his choice of words, but definitely not for mouthing them.
Be yourself, think for yourself and be proud of your opinions, don't be afraid of having any.
2007-04-15 04:54:12 · answer #5 · answered by Mouchie 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would voice my opinion and tell him what I thought and I would get the last word for sure. Don't be afraid to speak up, if he's feeling froggy then make him jump!
2007-04-15 04:58:09 · answer #6 · answered by Mo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he didn`t like the place he has a right to say so. It`s his opinion, whether you agree with it or not.
If someone did that to me, I`d say "I thought it was pretty good" and leave it at that.
2007-04-15 08:50:41 · answer #7 · answered by Roxie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This has happened to me before. Normaly I just try not to hear them or go along with it. One time I turned around and asked what was wrong with it. Some people just saything and not notice what they said. Believe me I have done it many times. Just don't turn around and slap the person who says that. I've done that to and it wasn't pretty.
2007-04-15 04:50:40 · answer #8 · answered by jazjadaz 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's just 1 persons opinion - If u liked it belive in yourself and ignore him (altho it is rude)
2007-04-15 05:01:25 · answer #9 · answered by poshpanda:-) 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd asd him why he didn't like the restaurant. Then I'd tell him why I liked it.
You guys both don't have to agree with each other. He's aloud to state your opinion, as well as you.
2007-04-15 04:52:19 · answer #10 · answered by Marah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋