Food Quote by Mary Roach
““It pulls a “gape”: mouth opened wide, tongue stuck out to eject the offending food. (Humans do this too. The scientific term here is “the disgust face.”)””
About This Quote
Source Book: Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal, 2013
The disgust face is an involuntary reaction where the mouth opens wide and the tongue protrudes to expel something repulsive.
In simple terms: A facial expression used to reject unpleasant food.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and manage disgust reactions.
Themes
biology
human behavior
physiology
Mood
disgust
curiosity
Type
observational
educational
When to use this quote
- food tasting
- medical exams
- public speaking
- childcare
Key Concepts
gust response
facial expression
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you suppressed a disgust reaction?
- How does disgust affect decision making?
A Different Perspective
Disgust can be socially stigmatized, limiting honest expression.
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