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Be honest, are you a fussy eater, or will you happily eat almost anything?

B1Food & eatingReflect

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I'd say I'm somewhere in the middle. I'm not the kind of person who rejects everything new, but I do when I'm eating alone. I don't very spicy dishes, and I'm also not a huge fan of strange textures. That said, if something looks fresh and people around me recommend it, I'll usually . I think being flexible with food is useful, especially when you travel or eat with other people.

Key phrases in this answer

  • stick to the basics — choose simple, familiar options“When I'm tired, I stick to the basics and order pasta.”
  • care much for — like something a lot; often used in negatives for dislike“I don't care much for very spicy food.”
  • give new food a fair shot — try unfamiliar food honestly before judging it“If the place looks good, I'll give new food a fair shot.”
  • not too picky — not very selective about food“I'm not too picky, so I'll usually eat what everyone else orders.”
  • give it a try — try something once to see if you like it“I'll give it a try if it looks interesting.”
  • adventurous with food — willing to try unusual or different foods“I'm more adventurous with food when I'm traveling.”

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