What to Say…

You can guess why we had these conversations…;)

Parent advice to Miles, Bradley, and Anna:

What to say if you really don't like the food you are offered without hurting the feelings of your host (or your parent) or betraying your own code of truth:

• This is real comfort food (finish the sentence in your mind... for you).

• I like your use of fresh ingredients.

• Mmm, I could smell it down the hall (tone of voice is important here).

• Is this your own recipe?

• Where would I find this recipe if I were wanting to make it myself in the future?

• I like that I don't need to add salt or pepper.

• I see your sense of presentation was thoughtful.

• Tell me more about this dish. (Then pretend to be interested for at least 10 seconds.)

Also…

What to do when you someone starts talking about something you are not interested in. Tips in feigning interest:

• Point your bellybutton at their bellybutton and look slightly up toward the ceiling while nodding your head and saying hmmm, interesting.