After reading this I just wanted to add that if someone says "no thank you" Please just accept that. I have had so many situations where people are trying to "force" their food into me. I say "no thank you" it works with some people but others, many with good intentions, can't accept it. I don't want to have to say "I don't eat that because...it is so damn unhealthy...it has meat or broth or gelatin in it...the way you cooked it grosses me out...I would not eat that if I were dying on a dessert island."
I don't want to have to explain.
I think it's very considerate of everyone to think so much about making enough of a variety of foods to please everyone. Thank you!

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