Do you any friends or family that are food pushers?

[Another Fan]

Like they always push food on you if it’s there or available?

 

My grandmother was like that.  There’s some people I work with like that too.

 

 

I mean I understand a lot of times that’s a sign of love and affection kind of thing….  but it can get annoying sometimes too.  lol.  Especially if I just ate 

[Fleezoid]

It can get awkward when you refuse. What I do is look at them and politely say......."Get that **** away from me!"

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

On 8/18/2025 at 12:57 PM, Another Fan said:

Like they always push food on you if it’s there or available?

 

My grandmother was like that.  There’s some people I work with like that too.

 

 

I mean I understand a lot of times that’s a sign of love and affection kind of thing….  but it can get annoying sometimes too.  lol.  Especially if I just ate 

My niece and I were speculating about my late mother, whose European immigrant parents often were food insecure.  As a way of compensating, her children and grandchildren were always admonished to eat.

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

On 8/18/2025 at 12:57 PM, Another Fan said:

Like they always push food on you if it’s there or available?

 

My grandmother was like that.  There’s some people I work with like that too.

 

 

I mean I understand a lot of times that’s a sign of love and affection kind of thing….  but it can get annoying sometimes too.  lol.  Especially if I just ate 

my mother. Then she will be like, “are you putting on some weight?” 

[DaBillsFanSince1973]

 

[Augie]

My wife’s ethnic mother was always pushing food, usually some middle eastern stuff I wasn’t in love with. I learned it wasn’t just her, the entire family is a bunch of food pushers. We showed up at a cousin’s one time and they pulled out like FIVE cakes. Who has that much cake lying around? But I learned that was the norm. 

[Johnny Hammersticks]

One of my co-workers is always bringing in food to work to share with everyone.  I know her intentions are good, but she just can’t cook worth a darn and people feel obligated to eat her food.  On Monday she brought in these Salisbury steak meatballs which sounds decent in theory.  Until I saw raisins in there with the meatballs.  🤮 

[Pete]

On 8/18/2025 at 12:57 PM, Another Fan said:

Like they always push food on you if it’s there or available?

 

My grandmother was like that.  There’s some people I work with like that too.

 

 

I mean I understand a lot of times that’s a sign of love and affection kind of thing….  but it can get annoying sometimes too.  lol.  Especially if I just ate 

'....Ever went over a friend's house to eat and the food just ain't no good?
I mean the macaroni's soggy, the peas are mushed, and the chicken tastes like wood
So you try to play it off like you think you can, by sayin' that you're full........"

[Just Jack]

My grandmother (rip) for family holiday gatherings, would always have multiple desserts. We're talking 3-5 pies, 1-2 cakes, chocolate chip cookies, etc. One year we jokingly said we were hoping she had donuts. Next gathering, she included donuts. 

[Fleezoid]

15 hours ago, Johnny Hammersticks said:

One of my co-workers is always bringing in food to work to share with everyone.  I know her intentions are good, but she just can’t cook worth a darn and people feel obligated to eat her food.  On Monday she brought in these Salisbury steak meatballs which sounds decent in theory.  Until I saw raisins in there with the meatballs.  🤮 

 

 

 

A little sweet flavor with meatballs is not bad. Ever try the grape jelly meatballs? Pretty good. I think I'd be a little more apprehensive about the texture than the flavor. But if this co-worker has a history of questionable recipes, I guess it's fair to be pessimistic. 

 

 

Edited August 27 by Fleezoid