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Taste Quote by Mary Roach

“Which ones, in short, make the difference in the consumer’s mouth and mind? “And you can’t ask the consumer,” says Langstaff. “You ask the consumer, ‘Why does it taste better?’ They say, ‘Because I like it better.’” The consumer’s flavor lexicon is tiny: yum and yuck.” quote by Mary Roach
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““Which ones, in short, make the difference in the consumer’s mouth and mind? “And you can’t ask the consumer,” says Langstaff. “You ask the consumer, ‘Why does it taste better?’ They say, ‘Because I like it better.’” The consumer’s flavor lexicon is tiny: yum and yuck.””

Mary Roach

About This Quote

Consumers can only articulate simple likes or dislikes, limiting deeper insight into preferences.

In simple terms: People’s taste language is very basic.

Key Takeaway

Seek deeper understanding beyond simple feedback.

Themes

consumer behavior communication perception

Mood

analytical curious

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • product design
  • advertising
  • food industry
  • user testing

Key Concepts

subjective experience psychology of taste marketing research

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you uncover deeper motivations behind preferences?
  • What methods reveal richer consumer insights?
A Different Perspective

Relying solely on simple feedback can mislead product development.

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