The Polite Lie: The Ethics of Eating Terrible Food

All In Your Bizz w/ Reka & Los

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Ever found yourself staring down at a plate of food that looks questionable at best, while the proud cook eagerly awaits your reaction? That's exactly the hilariously awkward territory Rika and Lowe dive into during this episode of All In Your Biz.
Rika bravely shares her mortifying experience with a bowl of chili that resulted in an unexpected reflux situation, while Lowe reveals his strategic "ask for a to-go plate" technique that ends with food being tossed from car windows. "I may circle the block and run it over, so the birds won't eat it," Lowe jokes, capturing the lengths we'll go to avoid hurting someone's feelings about their cooking.
The hosts explore the subtle art of food rejection, from eating slower to claiming you're already full. They also reveal the red flags that might warn you about potentially disappointing meals - like when someone boasts they're going to "throw down" in the kitchen or when you spot dented discount cans on the counter. The conversation takes a turn toward food safety when discussing the notorious five-second rule and witnessing questionable cooking practices.
This episode perfectly balances laugh-out-loud moments with genuine social insight about the complex intersection of food, friendship, and honesty. Whether you've been the reluctant eater or unwittingly served something less than delicious, you'll find yourself nodding along to this relatable conversation. Share your own awkward food stories with us on social media using #AllInYourBiz - we promise not to judge your escape tactics!

Chapters

1. Dealing with Bad Food Situations (00:00:00)

2. Chili Disaster and Reflux Story (00:01:26)

3. Tactics for Avoiding Bad Food (00:02:45)

4. Red Flags in Home Cooking (00:03:40)

5. The Five-Second Rule Debate (00:04:28)