There is a huge difference between being a self proclaimed "picky eater" and making a lifestyle choice about what you will and won't eat - being vegetarian or vegan or choosing to eat a Mediterranean diet or whatever. There's also a huge difference between being a "picky eater" and having food allergies or being lactose intolerant (although many people lately use allergies or intolerance as a catch-all excuse for not liking something or not wanting to try something).
We I was a kid, we lived overseas and were exposed to all kinds of foods that people here in the States consider "weird". My mom had a rule that we HAD to try everything that was offered to us - at least 3 bites - before we could say we didn't like it. And making faces and gagging noises was very likely to get us grounded for a week. She expected us to be open minded and give everything a fair shot before saying we didn't like it or wouldn't eat it.
Also as kids, my brother and I were allowed 3 things that we didn't like and wouldn't eat under any circumstances. They had to be things we'd defined in advance - we couldn't decide on the spur of the moment that we didn't like whatever was being served for dinner, for example. If my mom made whatever one of our dislikes was for dinner, we could choose not to eat it w/out penalty or punishment. And if she made a main course we didn't like we were allowed *just for that meal* to have a pb&j sandwich or some canned soup or something else.
When I was a kid, my 3 things were brussels sprouts, lima beans, and tuna noodle casserole.
I used to hate that my mom was so inflexible about our eating habits, but I gotta say as an adult, I'm glad she stuck to her guns and made us be open minded. I guess it's one reason I have no tolerance for "picky eating" (and again, I mean true pickiness, and not allergies, or lifestyle choices).
The other thing that really bothers me is that there are so many people in this work who have so very little to eat and would be so very grateful to have the variety and options that are available to those of us who are lucky enough to live where our choices are so unlimited. To see someone pooh-pooh "all veggies" just because "I'm picky" really sorta sets my teeth on edge. I've lived in places where having fresh veggies available was beyond luxury.
Anyway ... just my further thoughts on the matter.
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