Holiday gatherings can be a time for family bonding, but they can also spark some serious drama. One man found himself in the center of a family feud when he decided to put his foot down and refuse to let his sister cook separate meals for her picky eater daughters at their annual Christmas party. The host believed the girls should be able to eat the delicious dishes he prepared, but things didn’t go as planned. ️
The Annual Christmas Gathering

Sister’s Picky Eater Daughters

An Annoying Routine

Putting His Foot Down

Warning the Sister

The Delicious Menu

The Girls’ Reaction

Sister’s Response

Accusations Fly

Principle Over Convenience

Petty or Legitimate?

No Medical Conditions

Willing to Compromise

Was the Host Right or Wrong?
The host found himself in a tough spot when he decided not to allow his sister to cook separate meals for her picky eater daughters during their annual Christmas gathering. He believed the girls should be able to eat the delicious dishes he prepared, but instead, they chose to eat bread and butter, calling his food gross. His sister accused him of being a cynic and enjoying their discomfort. Was he being petty, or did he have a legitimate reason to be upset? Let’s see what people think of this holiday drama… ️
Cooking for picky eaters is annoying, NTA for refusing help

Picky eaters at Christmas party? Let them starve ♀️

Sister refused to let picky eaters ruin her party. NTA

NTA, picky eaters being r**e and entitled, OP not obliged.

Compromise suggestion for picky eaters and cooking control dispute.

NTA. Host is right, picky eaters need to grow up.

NTA for not accommodating picky eaters in your own house

Suggests simple solution to avoid conflict at Christmas party

Fair to not want sister interrupting, but YTA for picky eaters.

Let them cook or bring their own food? NTA says no.

YTA for dictating what people eat. Let her cook/use oven.

Teenagers should try new foods, NTA. Compromise with a bite

Let adults choose what they eat without forcing vegetables on them

User accuses commenter of being petty, YTA verdict.
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NTA. Commenter suggests picky eaters go to McDonald’s before party.
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Sister’s picky eaters shouldn’t dictate Christmas dinner. NTA

Food preferences are subjective. YTA for power tripping.

Cooking for picky eaters and dealing with family drama.

YTA host refuses sister’s cooking for picky eaters, risking family relationships

Family dinner drama over picky eaters and chicken tenders
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Host stands up for themselves against entitled picky eaters. NTA

Compromise suggested for kitchen space issue with picky eaters.

NTA. Picky eaters may struggle in social situations.

NTA. Commenter defends host’s right to not let sister cook.

Let them eat what they want, YTA if neurodivergent.

️ Host’s picky eating rules punish nieces, YTA according to commenter.

NTA host is stressed, guests should bring their own food

Teenage picky eaters? NTA for not catering to their demands

Host’s r**e attitude towards picky eaters and sister’s cooking. ESH.

NTA shuts down disrespectful guests at dinner table

NTA, but set boundaries for outside food during meal prep
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Potluck solution suggested for picky eaters at family gatherings
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Concerns raised about possible underlying conditions causing picky eating.

NTA for not letting sister cater to picky eaters

NTA for not catering to picky eaters, parents should teach variety

Host defends decision to not cater to picky eaters

Don’t be an a**hole, let picky eaters have food

Sibling rivalry and r**e guests make for a recipe disaster

NTA. Spoiled brats. America’s development flaws.

Helping picky eaters navigate group dining situations is important. NTA.

NTA for not letting sister enable picky eaters at party

Picky eater defends host’s decision, suggests alternative solutions.

Being a picky eater is valid, but don’t judge others for it. Sister should bring her own food.

Let the kids have chicken nuggets YTA

Host stands up for themselves and sets boundaries with guests.

Foodie defends host’s menu against picky eaters, hilariously calls out bland diets

YTA for not compromising with sister and accommodating food sensitivities

Sister should make her kids’ food before and microwave it later
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Guests’ picky eating habits cause drama at Christmas party ️

NTA. Picky eaters need to broaden their horizons
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NTA. Sister is TA for letting it go on for 2 decades

Let your sister help with the picky eaters, YTA

Being picky is not an excuse. NTA for setting boundaries

Sibling drama at Christmas party over picky eaters and cooking.

Encouraging picky eaters to broaden their horizons

Compromise suggestions for picky eaters spark debate.

Don’t force your food preferences on others. YTA.

Picky eaters with unhealthy habits spark concern in comment section

NTA, picky eaters not your fault. Sister should’ve accommodated them.

Picky eaters and family drama in the kitchen

Sister refused to let picky eaters cook. NTA.

Let your sister help. YTA for not accommodating picky eaters.

Considerate suggestion to approach picky eaters with respect and curiosity

NTA! Commenter calls out picky eaters’ ‘a**hole behavior’ ♂️

NAH for the host and sister, ESH for picky eaters
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Don’t act like babies. If you don’t like the food, leave

Sister should have prepared food at home. ESH for power play.

Compromise could have been made to please picky eaters. ESH.

NTA. Do they have friends or just their mum?

Curious about the commenter’s past, but why bring it up?

Sister should have brought food, not cooked at host’s house

Guest calls out host for prioritizing menu over guests’ feelings

User calls out party host for being stubborn and inflexible.

NTA sets boundaries for picky eaters, kids need to grow up

Insightful comment on picky eaters and parenting behavior

Healthy eating is important, NTA for not catering to picky eaters

Host wants traditional meal but is called out as YTA.

Picky eaters at family parties: let them prepare their own food

Traditional etiquette supports not accommodating pickiness at holiday dinners. NTA.

NTA comment: Being a picky eater is not an excuse for entitlement

Enabling picky eaters can lead to difficulties as they grow

Host refuses sister’s food, deemed YTA by commenter.

Christmas party host criticized for not accommodating picky eaters. YTA

Giving a heads up is NTA, but disciplining kids is YTA
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Be a good host and uncle, have some compassion. YTA

YTA for not accommodating food allergies, damaged relationships over food

Suggests asking sister to prepare food beforehand to avoid conflict

Last Updated on February 13, 2024 by Diply Social Team