--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Pistachio?” Sure, this place doesn’t have…" description: "\"“Pistachio?” Sure, this place doesn’t have as many options as Della Palma, but there are at least twenty, the rest of them all a better choice. “You ca..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a2c/kristin-rae-2878_try-new-things_pistachio-sure-this-place-doesn-t-have-a_67631.jpg" --- # Pistachio?” Sure, this place doesn’t have as many options… ![“Pistachio?” Sure, this place doesn’t have as many options as Della Palma, but there are at least twenty, the rest of them all a better choice. “You can’t be serious.” “Hey, don’t knock it till you’ve tried it.” “What are you? Eighty?” He pushes his cup toward me. “Taste it.” I scrunch my brows…” quote by Kristin Rae](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a2c/kristin-rae-2878_try-new-things_pistachio-sure-this-place-doesn-t-have-a_67631.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a2c/kristin-rae-2878_try-new-things_pistachio-sure-this-place-doesn-t-have-a_67631.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a2c/kristin-rae-2878_try-new-things_pistachio-sure-this-place-doesn-t-have-a_67631.jpg) > ““Pistachio?” Sure, this place doesn’t have as many options as Della Palma, but there are at least twenty, the rest of them all a better choice. “You can’t be serious.” “Hey, don’t knock it till you’ve tried it.” “What are you? Eighty?” He pushes his cup toward me. “Taste it.” I scrunch my brows together and stare at the bright green mound. “I haven’t licked it yet or anything,” he says. “Try it.” Reluctantly, I scoop at it with my tiny spoon and my eyes widen as the flavor surprises my tongue. It tastes exactly like a creamy, cold, sweet pistachio nut. “Okay, you win. That’s actually really good.” “Told you,” he says, taking a bite. “It’s always good to try new things. Especially if it scares you a little bit.” I turn to look at him, expecting him to elaborate, but he keeps his eyes forward.”” [Kristin Rae](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/kristin-rae/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The passage illustrates how overcoming hesitation and trying unfamiliar experiences can reveal unexpected enjoyment. **In simple terms:** Embrace new tastes despite doubt. Key Takeaway Trying unknowns can be rewarding. 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