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?
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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?
i think its mostly nurture, but your genes do play a part - I think they did a scientific study on this once
I cannot imagine how a person could like marmite OR vegimite, without heavy conditioning. So I voted nurture. But it was close.
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.
I say nurture. I hate some of the foods my parents like, and vice versa.
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 thoughQuote:
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.
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:
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
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.
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