Imagine being at a dinner party, and the most controversial thing on the table isn’t the conversation, but the peas! A young man found himself in the middle of an unexpected drama when he decided to pick out peas from his dinner, in front of his mother’s boss, no less. His actions, driven by a dislike for peas and a fondness for ducks, sparked a series of events that left everyone questioning: who was in the wrong here? Let’s dive into this peculiar tale of peas, ducks, and dinner party etiquette. ️
An Unwanted Dinner Invitation ️

The Pea Predicament

A Twist in the Tale

Peas for the Ducks

An Unexpected Ally?

A Generous Gesture

The Aftermath

A Clash of Perspectives

A Lesson in Respect ♂️

The Boss’s Feedback

The Final Question

The Pea-Picking Drama: A Dinner Party Dilemma ️
So, what do we have here? A young man, an unwanted dinner party, and a plate full of dreaded peas. What started as a simple act of picking peas for the ducks turned into an unexpected drama, leaving his mum upset and the dinner guests puzzled. The boss, despite his initial silence and later generosity, left a piece of advice that stirred the pot even more. Was the pea-picker in the wrong, or was it a simple misunderstanding? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation… ️
NTA. Comment and replies discuss aversion to peas and mom’s behavior.

NTA, autistic commenter appreciates boss’s understanding and connection with ducks

NTA: Mom’s boss is supportive, but dinner pressure is real!

“NTA. He cared about you and the ducks ️ “
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A heartwarming tale of kindness and understanding amidst family dinner

NTA. Mom made a dish with peas, got mad when you picked them out, boss didn’t care. Lack of planning issue.

Autistic OP dislikes peas due to sensory issues. NTA.

Adorable boss, hungry ducks, and nervous mom – NAH drama!

️ Quietly eating around peas vs. making a production out of it

Mom not an a**hole for not catering to dietary restrictions

NTA: Mom overreacted to boss’s attempt to make you comfortable

Sweet gesture from boss, but mum’s rigidity caused dinner drama. NTA.

Soft YTA for not considering your mom’s professional image.

YTA for making a fuss about not liking the peas

Engaging and lovely boss understands neurodiversity. Wholesome and relatable!

“YTA unless you’re neurodivergent.” Commenter changes judgement to “NTA”

Polite critique: Collecting peas for ducks during dinner was excessive.
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Playing with food: NAH’s mom’s etiquette lesson with ducks
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Boss supports decision, mom lashes out. NTA for pea-picking.

NTA. Feeding ducks > throwing away food. Fresh peas are
