I told the whole truth and nothing but the truth
By savypat
@savypat (20216)
United States
May 8, 2009 4:43pm CST
Remember my friend whose new cookie I tried and it gave me indigestion, I asked you how I should tell her and this is what I did. Sh brought the recipe to class and so I just spoke up and said I really liked the cookie but that it bothered my stomach and then I asked her what she felt could do that among the ingredients? Together we figured that it was the lemon and lemon juice that upset me. She took this whole conversation as it was meant and we are still friends. Thank you all who responded to the previous discussion, you were a great help.
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7 responses
@marguicha (222407)
• Chile
8 May 09
I can´t imagine that the lemon juice can cause an indigestion. I would blame it first of all on the fats the the recipe has. But I´m glad you and your friend were able to talk this together and not have a discussion over it.
Take care
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
8 May 09
lemon juice is acidic, I think. If so doesn't acidity in foods cause indigestion or heartburn? Not sure though.
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@terrin (7)
• United States
10 May 09
Lemon juice can cause indigestion if one suffers from citric acid intolerance (as I do). It's actually pretty common. The intolerance can vary from mild to more severe symptoms depending on the person and what was ingested. Lemons and limes are the strongest of acidic fruits. I have read that taking vitamin B5 may help if you have accidentally ingested something with citric acid and the symptoms are bothering you but I have not personally tried it; I'd go for an antacid.
(heaving a sigh of relief)good it turned out that way, it shows she is a good friend.
happy mylotting.
@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
9 May 09
You have the right approach to tell your unpleasant experience after eating her cookies to your friend and the way you presented your words to her was very diplomatic which doesn't make her feel bad. The truth is always better.
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
8 May 09
I can understand your reluctance of telling her how you felt, especially since you weren't sure how she might react. I didn't respond to the previous discussion, I don't think, but I am glad that it all worked out for you. I'm sure you feel better now, don't you?
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@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
9 May 09
Hi pat! I am so happy that you were able to ask her in such
a way as to find out the answer and not hurt her feelings!
I knew that if you said it in a way that was phrased not to
insult her or criticize that everything would work out well
in the end and I am so glad that it did! And also glad that
you found out that it might have been the lemon juice!
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@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
9 May 09
Isn't great when difficult situations like that can be resolved amicably in an intelligent manner? I am sure that you would have mentioned it very tactfully and your friend knows you well enough to appreciate you weren't being spiteful and did not want to hurt her feelings. I am glad that it has worked out well; tactful honesty is the way to go!
@cobrateacher (8432)
• United States
8 May 09
Nothing beats friends who help with difficulties -- especially when it all turns out OK!
