By skyforbes I (32F) hosted a small dinner party. I told everyone ahead of time I’d be cooking spicy Korean-style ribs, roasted veggies, and kimchi fried rice.
Everyone was excited, except my friend’s new boyfriend, “Evan,” who apparently doesn’t eat anything “strongly seasoned.”
He didn’t tell me this beforehand.
When he arrived, he asked,
“What else are you making?”
I said that was the meal.
He said, “Yeah but what’s the normal option?”
I offered extra rice and plain veggies.
He rolled his eyes and said I should “respect guests with sensitive palates” and cook something “neutral” like boiled chicken or plain pasta.
I laughed because I thought he was joking. He wasn’t.
My friend pulled me aside and said I should just “whip something up” to make him feel welcome.
I said no, this is not a restaurant.
Evan sulked and barely ate anything. Now my friend says I embarrassed him.
AITJ?