Well into adulthood, I was leery of trying unfamiliar foods. When I found myself socializing with a group of more adventurous eaters, I realized I was shortchanging myself by being so timid. By not opening myself to new experiences, I was not giving myself the chance to discover wonderful foods and tastes. Given that each new dish (or experience) is an opportunity to enjoy something previously unknown to me, it's worth the short term risk of finding it distasteful.
So now when I eat out, my only ask that my meal satisfy my hunger and take great joy in discovery a novel (to me) taste or flavor combination that satisfies my taste buds.
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