Someone asked me the other day, if I had any pet peeves. Of course I do, but I found out that a lot of them have to do with eating or habits that people have while eating. I eat out fairly frequently, and I was once married to a “picky” eater so I find myself uniquely qualified to compile a list such as this. Feel free to comment on these and add your own.

1) I hate when a person refuses to try something because they don’t like how it looks… If you’ve never tasted it, how do you know you won’t like it?

2) I hate when a person has to “special order” every menu item… Someone trained in the culinary arts created that menu item, its not up to you to make it better by adding and subtracting ingredients… take it as it comes. Its one thing if you are allergic, its another if you are just too damn picky.

3) I hate when a person doesn’t use table manners appropriate for what we are eating. If we’re eating ribs, feel free to use your fingers… if we are at a fancy french restuarant please don’t employ the same technique.

4) I hate when a person will send it back 100 times because its not EXACTLY to their liking. Sure, send it back if it is completely unacceptable, but sending back a steak because its got burn lines on it, is ridiculous.

5) This only happens after you’ve been with someone for awhile, but I hate it when a person does not eat what they orders but would rather pick off MY plate. If you wanted what I have, you should have ordered it… Now instead of me being able to enjoy my meal in peace, I have to stab your hand to protect my steak..

Anyone else have any pet peeves they would like to share? Feel free to share them by using the comment function!