Woman says she walked out on date after man shamed her food choice and called her dinner 'disgusting'

A woman has shared how a second date turned sour after her choice of food became the target of repeated insults.The woman explained online that she had been chatting with a 29-year-old man for about a month before they agreed to meet at one of her favorite spots, a small Asian-Latin fusion restaurant. She ordered beef empanadas with kimchi, a dish she says she loves, but her date immediately reacted by pulling a face and saying, “That looks disgusting. I don’t know how you can eat that.”At first, she laughed it off and told him it was actually delicious. But instead of moving on, he continued to make comments, including “The smell is intense” and “I’d never date someone who eats weird stuff like that regularly.”She finally told him he was being rude and explained that while he did not have to like what she ate, he did not need to insult it either. According to her, he smirked and replied, “I’m just being honest.”That was the breaking point. She asked the waiter to pack up her food, paid for her share of the meal, and left the restaurant.Later that evening, the man sent her a text message claiming she had embarrassed him. He told her she was “too sensitive,” which left her questioning whether she had overreacted.When she shared the story online, many commenters quickly came to her defense. On Reddit, users said she had done the right thing by leaving. One wrote, “You reacted exactly how you should have. He even said he would not date someone who eats food like that, so what was the point of staying?” Another called his behavior “gaslighting and narcissistic.”Others pointed out the deeper meaning behind food and why insulting it can feel so personal. One commenter explained, “Food is history, culture, family, memories. When you insult someone’s food, you are disrespecting all of that.”The general consensus was that walking away was the best decision. Many agreed that his refusal to apologize and his insistence on “just being honest” showed a lack of respect.In the end, the woman not only avoided a meal ruined by negativity but also sidestepped a relationship that might have been filled with more of the same.Sometimes leaving dinner early is the smartest move on the menu.