Is this "hoity toity"?!
Answers: I eat mostly organic...a couple of my friends and a few family members think I'm being "hoity toity" when I ask if a particular food I'm about to eat is organic. They'll say stupid things like, "Oh, sorry...it's not organic!" What's a good way to respond to them when they make fun?
There's nothing wrong with a) eating organic foods when you can and b) asking ANYTHING you want about food you're about to put into your body.
I'd respond with something like, "Oh my gosh, I KNOW, how crazy is it that I care about what fuels my body?" or "Here I go again, being all concerned about my health. Silly me."
It does sound hoity toity. Either bring/get your own food, or assume what you're about to eat isn't organic unless specified.
If they are really your friends they will know how you feel about organics and shouldn't be insulted by your questions. I would think you know your family members well enough by now to know by now if they buy organics.
The best thing to do is not respond to the comment. Remain calm and immediately change the subject. They reply "Oh I'm sorry . . . it's not organic though." Laugh and giggle. You might respond with something like did you see the movie "Elizabeth" it was a wonderful movie and continue with the conversation. The key to "making" them stop with the comments is for you not to respond back. You respond you are giving them exactly what they are asking for. You DO NOT respond, they do not know what to think or how to react because you are not reacting as expected. It will not work right away no, but with time and patience they eventually will get the hint.
Of course you should eat organic foods if you can but it really is not fair to expect other people to spend the extra money just for you and it is downright rude to pause before putting eating a thing in order to ask if it is organic or not..if it is not then what do you do?Refuse to eat? And if it is not organic then what is stupid about them saying so?
I don't think it's "hoity toity" . . . I think it is just a complete lack of social skills and consummate ungraciousness. While I don't think it is right for them to make fun, it certainly is far less offensive than your antics. I simply would never invite you again.
i dont think we would have canines (insicers) if we were not meant to eat meat,yeah organic people are a pain
The Best response is no response. Instead assume when you eat at thier homes that you won't be eating organic at that meal, and don't ask. Once in a while isn't going to cause that much harm. And if you don't bring it up they will have nothing to make fun of.
The reason they are saying you are being "hoity toity" is that they don't care to do what is best for their bodies, and feel guilty when you unintentionally rub their noses in it that you do. If they can belittlr you it makes them feel better about their choices.
A good response? "It's not organic, then I'm not eating it.".
Wow. I think they make a pill for this.
Bring an organic dish to serve with dinner...if you don't want to eat their food, eat yours and smile. Never denounce another person's cooking. Always be polite.
My family and I also eat organic.What I decided early on is that most folks still dont, especially where I come from.To me, it is more important to have fellowship and good times with my family and friends than to have 100% organic all the time.I never never ask and no one ever makes a comment.Sometimes though I take organic things for everybody to sample so they can all taste the difference.So far, it has worked perfectly.
Just say
"I'm a little bothered by poison being on/in my food. Sorry if that's a problem for you."