Marriage Quote by Booth Tarkington
““My wife says Ambersons don’t make lettuce salad the way other people do; they don’t chop it up with sugar and vinegar at all. They pour olive oil on it with their vinegar, and they have it separate—not along with the rest of the meal. And they eat these olives, too: green things they are, something like a hard plum, but a friend of mine told me they tasted a good deal like a bad hickory-nut. My wife says she’s going to buy some; you got to eat nine and then you get to like ‘em, she says.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton, 1920
The quote humorously describes a regional culinary tradition that differs from mainstream practices, highlighting cultural uniqueness and acquired taste.
In simple terms: A local food habit is unusual and takes time to appreciate.
Key Takeaway
Embrace unfamiliar customs and give them a chance.
Themes
culture
food
tradition
acquiredtaste
regionalidentity
Mood
curious
lighthearted
reflective
Type
anecdotal
cultural
observational
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- travel
- trying new cuisines
- social meals
Key Concepts
culturalrelativism
gustatoryexperience
socialnorms
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this dish reveal about regional identity?
- How does repeated exposure alter our palate?
A Different Perspective
Taste preferences are subjective and may resist change despite exposure.
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