I do the same thing when someone offers me something I don't wish to eat.
"It looks lovely, and I'm sure it is delicious, but eating X makes me depressed later." or doesn't agree with me etc. But I make sure to start off with positive things about the meal, about what is being offered etc.
Allison
:
. Why didn't anyone admire
: me! Im there admiring them
:
.I
: yes I really feel this too - being
: sensitive to others feelings is a
: mixed gift at times
: even when you feel totally at ease
: with what you're doing
: the trick I use for myself to feel
: better is to give some verbal
: praise to the host if I am being
: pressed about cake, or everyone is
: admiring, I say something like,
: I don't eat cake because it doesn't
: suit me and I want to stay well !
: But I do love the artistry. I can
: really appreciate that, a talent !
: And the amount of work !! Amazing
: !!! And you've provided all the
: treats I especially love instead
: so all is perfect for me I so
: appreciate that, can I have some
: more of those chilli olives ???
:
: well that's the template and everyone
: is happy
: You'll laugh - I just won the Easter
: Basket Raffle. Not going into
: details, but it is massive
: they were delighted to treat me with
: it ! I laughed and said, thanks so
: much - I am going to be popular !
: No explanations, no untruths.
: Genuinely was pleased with the
: wrappings and bows it felt
: like a precursor to luck coming my
: way.