Why don't they ask?
@allknowing (153526)
India
July 25, 2025 9:04pm CST
It is true that I liked milk chocolates and have been singing its praises. But my choice has changed since the last couple of years and I only go for the dark chocolates. Someone here even said I was not sophisticated when I told them I did not like dark chocolates. All this is history now.
At a recent event where our family got together many arrived from other countries where they have settled now, they all brought me milk chocolates expecting me to go ga ga over them. .
If only they asked me. Our tastes, likes and dilikes keep changing Don;t they?
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@Soobinah (479)
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26 Jul 25
when i was a child, I dont like dark chocolate because its too bitter for me. But when I was 20 years old my mom's bestfriend gave me bunch of dark chocolate. At first I just ignore it since I know for sure its too bitter for me. But one day while im cleaning our fridge I saw it, again so I tried, and guess what? i really loved the taste. I also learned that dark chocolates are healthy so thats how i started eating dark chocolate than milk chocolate.
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@allknowing (153526)
• India
26 Jul 25
myLot has been singing the praisies of dark chocolates and that is how I got to try and then like them
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@DaddyEvil (176489)
• United States
26 Jul 25
I like dark chocolate but will always prefer milk chocolate. 
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@Soobinah (479)
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26 Jul 25
@allknowing just try it, and if you still doesnt like the taste then thats okay.
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@arunima25 (93275)
• Bangalore, India
26 Jul 25
Maybe they just wanted to surprise you showing that they still remember your favorite. The intention seems to be good here.
Yes, our tastes, likes and dislikes change. It is always better to ask before getting something for someone
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@allknowing (153526)
• India
26 Jul 25
None of those who came ever bothered to find out what, where and how I am. It is just that they hoped they would all have a good time at that event and just did their duty
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@allknowing (153526)
• India
30 Jul 25
@arunima25 That is exactly my experience too.
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@arunima25 (93275)
• Bangalore, India
29 Jul 25
@allknowing That's unfortunate. But the sad reality of current times. Most of the youngsters don't stay connected on a daily basis. But they would be normal when you meet them and they will be all okay leaving and not staying connected till they meet you again.
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@RebeccasFarm (91302)
• United States
27 Jul 25
Who the hell is telling you you are not sophisticated..bolluks.
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@RebeccasFarm (91302)
• United States
27 Jul 25
@allknowing Well they are silly but I do love the Black Magic Chocos.
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@allknowing (153526)
• India
26 Jul 25
Even other gifts that one brings they could be of no use many a time.
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@LadyDuck (505814)
• Italy
27 Jul 25
@allknowing - This is true, it's hard to buy a present for someone you do not know well
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@DaddyEvil (176489)
• United States
26 Jul 25
Those family members thought they knew your tastes but yes, they should have asked if the milk chocolates were still your favorites. At least their hearts were in the right place.
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@allknowing (153526)
• India
26 Jul 25
@DaddyEvil Who comes empty handed anyway?
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@DaddyEvil (176489)
• United States
26 Jul 25
@allknowing 
How is it "their duty" to bring you chocolates?
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@aninditasen (18239)
• Raurkela, India
26 Jul 25
Yes, as we grow old our taste change. I didn't love vegetables when I was young. I loved non- veg and potatoes only. Now I love vegetables and take non- veg only thrice a week.
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@allknowing (153526)
• India
26 Jul 25
It is not just about food. Whatever gifts one brings many may not be of any use.
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@allknowing (153526)
• India
26 Jul 25
Well said and that applies to all walks of life not just chocolates
@allknowing (153526)
• India
26 Jul 25
Where have I said anywhere in my post that I wasted them?
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@May2k8 (19824)
• Indonesia
26 Jul 25
@allknowing it's just small talk, maybe you're bored with that feeling
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@yanzalong (19091)
• Indonesia
26 Jul 25
My taste for fried rice has never changed. I still like it. Regarding chocolate, i never refuse it.
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@allknowing (153526)
• India
26 Jul 25
There are a few things where my taste has not changed as well
@wolfgirl569 (138176)
• Marion, Ohio
26 Jul 25
They got what they knew you liked before
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@allknowing (153526)
• India
26 Jul 25
And we have had no communication for years.
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