On: How MSG Got a Bad Rap (2016)

[undergrowth54]

> I’ve found it's just easier to automatically presume that everyone has dietary restrictions...

Could you explain more how you do this in practice? Do you list out all ingredients in a menu? Or do you have a list of standard dietary restrictions that most people have (pork, shellfish, dairy, beef, coconut, peanuts, horseradish, salt, ...) and just remove all of them?

[pjc50 → undergrowth54]

Don't presume, ask; something like "do you have any dietary requirements?" along with a dinner invitation. Covers everything from vegetarianism to highly specific allergies. Also puts the ball in the other person's court to be clear upfront before anything is cooked or purchased.

[undergrowth54 → pjc50]

That is what I do. I’m curious what serf does.

[mlrtime → pjc50]

Nobody will mention MSG in this scenario unless they have a very acute allergy to it.

[hopler → mlrtime]

Then everyone gets MSG if the chef wants it. Chef is not telepath.

[SmellyGeekBoy → mlrtime]

Or they have an irrational fear of it. Same goes for GM etc.

[astura → mlrtime]

If they don't want to consume something they need to say so.