Diet, What Not to Bring Up at a Party

neverstray
neverstray Posts: 3,845 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
It used to be religion and politics. But, these days, you also have to add diet...and maybe exercise too. Everyone thinks they know everything and that their way is the only way, and it just gets weird when you know they are wrong. LOL.

So, now it's not just religion and politics, I also include diet and exercise as things not to ever discuss.

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  • waldo56
    waldo56 Posts: 1,861 Member
    I've never had an issue with exercise.

    But the cult of Paleo has certainly turned diet into both politics and religion.
  • littlelaura
    littlelaura Posts: 1,028 Member
    Aww... screw that being publicly correct bs, offend them ALL I say! vote for america or just vote them all out maybe invent an all american for americans party there ya go novel idea there , then worship the warrior goddess in all women that should surely cover any religious views and not piss anyone off right (dont count on it) and EAT whatever the heck you want all while losing weight and workout in your birthday suit if you wanna! Who cares, so tired of so many over sensitive bunch of babies, need to suck it up, time to grow up and stop creating a world of cry baby wussies already!!! btw disclaimer just kidding (but not really lol)
  • neverstray
    neverstray Posts: 3,845 Member
    Aww... screw that being publicly correct bs, offend them ALL I say! vote for america or just vote them all out maybe invent an all american for americans party there ya go novel idea there , then worship the warrior goddess in all women that should surely cover any religious views and not piss anyone off right (dont count on it) and EAT whatever the heck you want all while losing weight and workout in your birthday suit if you wanna! Who cares, so tired of so many over sensitive bunch of babies, need to suck it up, time to grow up and stop creating a world of cry baby wussies already!!! btw disclaimer just kidding (but not really lol)

    Oh, I agree. I just don't like dealing with it.
  • littlelaura
    littlelaura Posts: 1,028 Member
    would be a boring party anyway with those type of topics, lol
  • Sidesteal
    Sidesteal Posts: 5,510 Member
    It used to be religion and politics. But, these days, you also have to add diet...and maybe exercise too. Everyone thinks they know everything and that their way is the only way, and it just gets weird when you know they are wrong. LOL.

    So, now it's not just religion and politics, I also include diet and exercise as things not to ever discuss.

    I am inclined to agree.
  • mariabee
    mariabee Posts: 212 Member
    would be a boring party anyway with those type of topics, lol

    ^^^ this.

    Can you imagine how boring life would be if we couldn't have a heated discussion or two?
  • happythermia
    happythermia Posts: 374
    LOL I avoid talking about my weight loss like it's the plague.

    People ask what I do - SURELY I've done some magic juice cleanse or was hypnotized - and they are so disappointed when I say I count calories, and do yoga. Basically, I eat less and I move more than I used to. No magic!

    And when I know it's going to turn into snark, I just say I've been doing crack and walk off.
  • auroranflash
    auroranflash Posts: 3,569 Member
    Sounds like a safe tactic, although you know it will inevitably come up... I kinda dodge away when someone mentions diet/exercise or anything of the type here. I've learned from experience, when you spit common sense at them, they don't want to hear it. They're trapped in magical diet fairyland with Dr. Oz and his rainbow ponies.
  • carolynmittens
    carolynmittens Posts: 344
    ever go to a party with a bunch of vegans? :noway:
  • peachyxoxoxo
    peachyxoxoxo Posts: 1,178 Member
    ever go to a party with a bunch of vegans? :noway:

    Hey now. That's my favorite kind of party!
  • carolynmittens
    carolynmittens Posts: 344
    i should add i used to be a vegan, and all my vegan friends were/are very militant about their beliefs. it made for many an uncomfortable dinner party ;P
  • DaughterOfTheMostHighKing
    DaughterOfTheMostHighKing Posts: 1,436 Member
    THAT is why I usually don't talk at family gatherings... my sisters have challenges with politics, religion/faith, and diet and exercise. go figure! :P I have 6 sisters and 2 brothers... and no one sees eye to eye on anything... :P well, one of my younger sisters does with me... but she lives in AZ... :P
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