Eating out with friends but you don't eat food!

I think if she had a real medical issue and there was nothing there she could eat- then there would a problem. But just her preference it is alittle rude. Most places have salads and so forth. If she is picky then it is her problem. I haven't had Moroccan food. We have a greek place here I would like to try.

I've been to places where I don't like their food so I order a salad or something that is similar to what I've had before. When I'm very very hungry, it doesn't matter what they serve! :) I've never had moroccan or ethiopian food. That is weird that she wouldn't try anything. It seems like every place serves some kind of meal with chicken. Has she always been one not to want to try new things? Maybe her friends already 'know' her and just shrug it off that she won't order anything. I personaly, don't really think it's bad manners.

When a group of people decide to dine out, the food preferences of the various members should be taken into account. I was once essentially forced to go to a Southern cooking restaurant (meaning: meat, meat and veggies cooked in meat) on my birthday, because my future MIL is a very self-centered woman. Did I mention that I'm mostly a vegetarian, don't like sub-par salads, and that the smell of meat (especially ham) generally puts me off my meal? So, I sipped a really bad tea (how can a Southern restaurant mess up sweet tea?) and picked at a (horrible) salad; I, of course, didn't bother disguising the fact that I wasn't happy with the restaurant that had been forced upon me--and, no, I am not what one would generally consider a picky eater (unless one thinks that meat-and-potatoes are the center of the dining universe). I am quite thankful that we have since moved and there is no danger of my birthday being hijacked again like that. Outside of national chain restaurants, that has to be one of the top 5 worst restaurants that I've ever set foot in. That said, this woman was going out with friends, not annoying family members. If she knew of a place that she would have liked better, she could have brought it up. If she didn't or that choice was vetoed by the others, she should have been able to find something on the menu that was suitable. There is almost always at least one item on any decent restaurant's menu that is sort of a safe food for the less adventurous diner. If she couldn't figure it out on her own, she could have very politely asked the waitress/waiter what she/he would recommend. If the restaurant was good, the wait staff would have been more than happy to steer her toward one of the less "exotic" dishes--or, maybe, even been able to suggest something that wasn't on the menu. Personally, I think that the restaurant sounds like the sort of place that I would enjoy.

Is it a purely vegetarian restaurant? Moroccan dishes serve a lot of meat-based dishes, including some chicken. I agree with you that your sister should have at least tried something even if it's just some sort of dessert. Or she could have tasted what her friends had ordered before ordering for herself. I don't think her friends would mind that. I do that when I'm not too sure whether I would like the food. Although I don't think it's bad manners not to eat if there's really nothing that appeals to your appetite. I mean, why force yourself? What's bad though is complaining to your friends about it. I mean, it could ruin the mood of everybody.

I don't have any idea about Moroccan food but of course if that is the case then I am willing to taste that. I really love discovering other kinds of food especially if that is from another country.

Some people are more adventurous than others. Your sister may only like certain dishes or types of cooking, If she is really choosy about her food, I thought she would have concerned about what she is going to get when she goes out to eat. If she only likes meat but she agrees to go to a vegetarian restaurant - she certainly can not complain that there is no meat in a vegetarian restaurant. Personally I will find people who do not eat when in a restaurant because of the lack of his/her favorite dish annoying. There is simply no way that if we are in a Moroccan vegetarian restaurant we can not eat a bit of couscous, a bit of pastry or a bit of vegetable salad. It is really funny going out to eat but don't eat.

Though I'm not very adventurous when it comes to food, I would certainly try something new if I was with friends. I wouldn't complain but would try a little of everything. I'm sure to like SOMETHING!I've had Ethiopian food before and a few dishes were very similar to Indian dishes.

Did she know where they were going beforehand? Because she could have told them before they got there that she didn't think they would have anything she would like. Although I would be afraid that might ruin the fun for someone else, so I would have done what you suggested. I just would have tried something new. Even if one isn't adventurous, surely there is something that looked tame enough for anyone to try.

Gotta be careful here, I am responding about your sister! Food...new food-- a team of wild horses culdn't keep me away! I am so adventurous when it comes to food...with confines (no insects or amphibians..please)! I think your sister needs to expand her world...OR stop going "out with the girls!" I do find those actions..rude and spoiled! When I have a Diverticulitis flair up...there are SO many foods I can't eat...I decline invitations to go out!

It is rude to hang out but not eating anything. At least if she ordered something but not finishing it, her company wouldn't feel as bad. Maybe she didn't like the food but that's not how to show it. Well, some people can be too honest and direct sometimes. As for me, I am pretty adventurous. If the food is not against my religion, then I'll definitely try it. At least I know its taste.

I would have loved that restaurant too, but I understand that some people don´t have the same tastes I have. So maybe her friends, if they knew your sister, should have chosen another kind of restaurant.

Yes it is bad manners if you go out and refuse to eat or try anything. I would never take her out again or let my going out be spoiled by someone who is refusing to try anything. It's very hard for me to believe that in the kind of restaurant you described there is nothing with cheese, chicken or pasta.

i believe you have to be open to new things.i have a friend that eats only grilled chicken and chips.we were in a holiday together in Greece for a week and she didn't eat anything except some biscuits that she have bought.she didn't even gave a small chance to the food,which by the way was great.i think people that are like these are losing a lot and i wonder what would they do if they get to the situation when they cannot choose what to eat for weeks.i have of course favourite foods but i always like to try new dishes.how can you tell you hate it is you don't even try it.

i think tried new things is good like food thy it.if you don't like .tell your friend. but almost time you will love it don't undermine the emotional of everybody