Do you tell them the truth that they're cooking taste bad?

Could do as my husband used to do....growl about how horrible it is, how much better he could make it and then dump it in the trash can or down the disposal while continuing to describe how horrible it is and then order a pizza.

Actually i have not done that yet in my life. Maybe just like your mom, i was also taught that just keep quiet and try to taste the food. Or, rather we were more taught to just get small servings of food which we can finish and if you don't like the taste it wouldn't be too obvious that you have not finish your food. I attended an indian wedding and so far most of the food were so palatable. It was much better when i ate in an indian resto. Some visitors also did not like the food so they just got the food they thought they might eat like.

I think it depends, if I am close to the people that invite me, I would tell her straight about how I feel about the food, if it is really not good, I would say it and suggest a better way toi make it taste better. If I am not very close with people that invite me, in order to keep the politeness, I would not tell and just make the chef happy so I won't embarrass her in the party, that's what I think.

Hi ibuemma, when I was very young, about 7 or so, my father once told me that whatever is offered should be eaten, as otherwise the host would have to prepare something else for me, and it would be troubling them. Ever since that day, I have taken whatever was offered by the host. I remember, once we went to some new neighbors. They served some tea. A fly - yes a fly - fell in my tea. I was confused whether to tell them, or not. The lady didnt notice that this was the case. So she asked me whether I would prefer coffee. I had little choice but to drink up that tea, of course, after removing the fly. :( I have always wondered whether that was not carrying politeness too far.

I never tell them the truth that the taste is bad, I think somehow it disrespects their efforts. Instead of telling that I tell "there is something missing, but its ok". Telling them bad directly always makes them upset, that I never want to do.

I think I'll tell them about what I liked the best and hope that they'll make more of that kind of food next time around. If that doesn't work, I'll ask people what they think of the food, and if they seem to agree with me I'll tell the cook that people aren't really enjoying their food. I really wouldn't feel bad. I can't cook at all, and I don't mind being told because if I were to feed someone my bad cooking over and over again, they'd be a really sad person.

No, I wouldn't say anything at all, no matter how bad the food tasted! If the host insists that I give an opinion, the most I would do is suggest, in a positive way, how the food could be improved, for example, 'This dish would be amazing with garlic bread' or something like that. It's simply not nice to hurt anyone's feelings even if it's someone I know well.

No, I never do it! But as you see, it's really hard to deal with. As I'm a Chinese, when we are invited for dinner, especially to someones' house, the guest may pick up a lot of food for you. You don't worried that your bowl or dish will be empty. But it's really a big problem if the diskes taste bad. So in this situation, I will eat it very very slowly and keep my bowl or dish plenty of food. So that they won't add more food for me. And if hostes ask me my opinions on food, I will say, oh, it tastes special and unique, or others like this. (I don't want to lie or offend them). Then will discuss the cooking recipe with them. But if it tastes yummy, it's quite easy, I will say, yeah, it tastes good. Anyway, to tell the truth in this situation, I don't think it's a good idea. Just image, you spend much time to prepare meal for your guests. But other tell you, the dishes taste bad directly. How awful! And I believe yummy food from different people are quite different. You cannot never judge something just on yourself stand.

No I would never insult someone's cooking if I was eating at their home. For one they took the time to cook for me and the other guests, spent money, and probably put in a lot of work and effort to cook for us, it would be insensetive, rude, and embarrassing to the cook. I would not do that. I would just simply try and eat as much as I could, and thank them for their hard work.

Oh heavens no. NEVER do that. That's just plain heartbreaking. And honestly, you can't even really say it tastes bad, because that's really just a matter of opinion. You might just not like that particular type of food; so keep that in mind. I would say NEVER insult the host, who is feeding you and giving you a place to stay, usually at no charge to you. Do whatever you can - even if it means only picking at your food and making up an excuse like "I'm not really that hungry", or "I'm not a big fan of cilantro (or whatever it is)" or something like that. Definitely don't hurt your hosts' feelings!

I wouldn't do it because the person had slave in the kitchen to prepare a meal for me. I think it would be rude and callous to hurt someone like that. Whether or not it tastes good to me, I would appreciate the meal because after all, not everyone these days is nice or kind enough to take time to cook for another person.

Hi ibuemma,Well I will be very thankful for inviting us to their party.For me I cant tell them the truth that their food taste bad.Its so hard for me to do that.I dont want to hurt the one who invites me for dinner.Its better to eat a little than to insult them.We must respect their kindness and feelings too.Have a nice day!

I usually tell the host that I missed the precise taste of the food offered in every gathering or party that I attended. It is good to tell the host the truth than hiding the things that you did not like. You are not simply a guest but a friend. A friend will surely take care what is best for him or her, right? It is better to light a little candle in the dark rather than murmuring what you can do to find your ways. Got me?

It would depend on the person and how well you know them. If the cook can take some criticism like me, then point out some things that you didn't like. If the person is likely to feel hurt, smile and lie.