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Originally Posted by Halibut

A good-hearted neighbor of ours enjoys cooking (and knows we don't) so occasionally will bring some home-cooked food over for us, because he's a kind person and it makes him feel good to share. In particular, he seems to think I really like a spicy pork dish and will invariably give us a large bowl of that every time he makes it. Okay, I'm sure at one point my wife and I both told him it was delicious and thanked him very much, because, well, that's what one does after receiving a gift.



Is this something others do for neighbors you're friends with? If so, do you just assume the recipients will like whatever it is? Would you want them to be honest if it wasn't to their taste?



At this point, should we just refuse or continue letting him bring over food that we end up throwing away? We have told him multiple times that it's not necessary, but as I say, it makes him happy.

What a wonderful neighbor you have. Thank him for what you like, say you have allergies to what you don't. Please do it with a huge smile and invite him to dinner at your house, or out to dinner. You have a special neighbor and I would recommend doing everything you can to develop that relationship