Picture with a Brazilian lady laughing and the English man showing signs of apprehension after seeing the dish on the table with the server.
A Love Story Seasoned with Cultural Tension
We’ve all been there—dating someone from a different background and suddenly finding ourselves face-to-plate with a dish we never saw coming. But what happens when your reaction to that dish offends not just your partner, but an entire corner of the internet?
That’s exactly what happened when a 27-year-old man took to Reddit to share his experience dating a 24-year-old Brazilian woman. Until now, he loved every dish she introduced him to. That is, until chicken hearts were mentioned.
“She asked the waiter for a dish they didn’t serve, then told me she’d make it at home. When I found out it was chicken hearts, I told her not to bother—I wasn’t interested,” he wrote.
The Word That Stirred the Pot: ‘Disgusting’
The man admitted to calling the idea of eating chicken hearts “icky”—a term his girlfriend later recalled as “disgusting.” Either way, the damage was done.
“She got upset and told me that eating organs is common in many cultures, and that my wording was disrespectful,” he added. “But I don’t know what she expected me to do—lie?”
And that’s when Reddit, in classic form, had opinions.
Internet Wisdom: Phrasing Is Everything
One top comment summed it up perfectly:
“You’re not wrong to decline, but man—phrasing.”
Another Redditor chimed in, “You could’ve just said, ‘It’s not my thing, but I respect that it’s part of your culture.’ You don’t need to love it—but you should’ve tried not to insult it.”
Others shared personal stories of navigating similar moments with delicacy, empathy, and yes, a little humor.
Enter Kim Kardashian: From Disgust to Display
Years after calling Indian food “disgusting,” Kim Kardashian poses with a full spread for the camera.
To add some flavor to this discussion, let’s take a celebrity detour. Kim Kardashian once went viral for saying she found Indian food “disgusting.” Years later? She’s serving it for photoshoots.
Maybe it’s growth. Maybe it’s Instagram. Either way, it’s proof that perceptions can shift—or at least, be reframed for a better photo op.
The Bigger Picture: Respecting Culinary Culture
Every culture has foods that might seem unfamiliar—or even intimidating—at first glance. But calling them “disgusting” doesn’t just hurt feelings; it reflects poorly on our openness as global citizens.
Chicken hearts, goat curry, fermented soybeans, escargot—they all tell stories. They are part of someone’s tradition, someone’s comfort food, and sometimes even someone’s grandma’s recipe.
You don’t have to love it.
You don’t even have to try it.
But respecting it? That’s just basic human decency.
Final Thought: From Judgment to Curiosity
Whether you’re dating across cultures, traveling, or just scrolling through food reels, the golden rule still applies:
If it’s on someone else’s plate and it’s not hurting you—don’t yuck their yum.
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