Try It, You'll Like It

Friends, family members, associates and even strangers in the aisles at the grocery store say, "try this, you’ll like it." No I won’t.

How many times have I been offered something that others think is just wonderful but I don’t like it. Just because you like something does not mean everyone else will.

I went to a party one time where the hostess, from India, had prepared a traditional Indian meal. I honestly don’t think that anyone there, all non-Indian, liked anything. Everyone was polite to the hostess and thanked her for all her hard work. But no one ever went back to dinner there.

Spare me the pitch, "oh you’re just going to love this." I may or I may not. But, I make choices on past experiences. If I didn’t like something before, I won’t like it now. And, when you’re a grumpy old man, you no longer have to be polite and try it.

If it ain’t barbequed or can be barbequed, then I probably won’t like. And, just plain coffee or iced tea, please. You drink your fruity drinks and eat your quiche and be happy. But I don’t like it. You can offer it, but don’t be offended when your offer is refused.

PMO

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