Nature Vs. Nurture

[MediaSlayer]

Ok here is a poll that I think should be easy to relate to, as we all have taste buds. For example, I don't like marmite, but know many english people who do. Why is that?

[DarthInsinuate]

i think its mostly nurture, but your genes do play a part - I think they did a scientific study on this once

[MediaSlayer]

I cannot imagine how a person could like marmite OR vegimite, without heavy conditioning. So I voted nurture. But it was close.

[chalice]

I reckon nurture. All the good things; wine, whiskey, cigars, fine food are all acquired tastes. Our pallates are as sensitive as we train them to be.
But caviar is Satan's excrement.

[Sparkle1984]

I say nurture. I hate some of the foods my parents like, and vice versa.

[MediaSlayer]

Do we have any asian members on the forum? The reason I ask is because it is rumored that they don't eat cheese because it is disgusting to them.

[DarthInsinuate]

Originally posted by MediaSlayer@21 October 2003 - 19:09
Do we have any asian members on the forum? The reason I ask is because it is rumored that they don't eat cheese because it is disgusting to them.
nope love it, especially in a marmite sandwich - i'm not sure my parents eat it though

[Snee]

Taste is very much tied to smell, and initially any smell is percieved as a threat(defense mechanism), in short it's a matter of learning to like stuff. Maybe :blink:

[MediaSlayer]

just for anyone that cares, when i say "asian" i don't mean indian or pakistan i mean japan,china, ect... sorry for the confusion

[MagicNakor]

Asian people tend to have a higher percentage of lactose intolerance. However, this was from a study a little while back and may have been disproven.

People are also genetically pre-dispositioned to enjoy foods that are high in fat. It ensures that you'll survive the winter.

:ninja: