Moving, communicating and eating

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For the third question, if you are not 20 years of age please do not respond to this poll. I do not wish to hear from you.

[chri'stina 190]

For change of residence, you don't mean just out of state or something do you?

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For change of residence, you don't mean just out of state or something do you?

No. Even if you moved down the street.

[chri'stina 190]

Moved to FL from NY when I was 3(almost 4). Moved to 2nd house in FL when I was about 8.

I only know one language fluently.

I didn't actually have Indian food, that I know of, until I was 21! How embarrassing! It was only because of meeting my husband. I was clueless, and now I think it's really my favorite food. I didn't have Thai til around that time too, and I LOVE that too.

Edited December 23, 2010 by chri'stina

[one...two...tree 2,762]

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[scandal 951]

Answered yes to all 3 questions.

Following birth in NY, I had already moved to Denmark, Switzerland, Israel and Canada by the time I was three (Dad was doing a series of post docs). Speak fluent English and Hebrew from childhood. Thai, Mexican, Indian, Korean BBQ, Sushi - these and more are all things I did not eat growing up.

[Marilyn. 340]

yes, we moved about 5 times before I was 7 years old.. all the moves where in the same town too..

I could only speak English fluently but I could understand and speak a few German words..

I would say I was introduced to Mexican food after my 20th Birthday.. although growing up my mom would make those taco kits you buy in the store but I wouldn't really consider that Mexican food ..

Edited December 23, 2010 by Marilyn.

[sachinky 465]

No. Once, to another house a few blocks away.

Yes. English, Hindi, Bengali.

No. Had Thai and Japanese in Nepal a few times, on vacation as a kid. Then really began to love Mexican cuisine in college. Always been fond of "Continental" and Chinese food as a child.

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I voted yes, yes, no. I moved a lot before I turned 10, 3 different states and then overseas. I spoke 3 languages before I was 15 and the last answer is no - i was introduced to the the cuisines i enjoy today before i turned 20.

[Saddle Bronc 124]

1. Thrice moved prior to age 10
   • within Mumbai, Bandra to Colaba 1970 May
   • Mumbai to Calgary (apartment near UofC) 1971 Sept
   • within Calgary (aforementioned apt to house further northwest) April 1973

[*]French, English and Tamil (native)[*]Yes, to variety (South Indian, North Indian, "American", Italian)

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Yes, no, yes

Moved 3 times before I was 10 but the third move was when I was 3 years old so maybe it isn't as big an influence;

Was fluent in English, spoke and understood a little French and had studied Latin enough to read easy works, but would not say I was fluent in either of them;

Had very limited exposure to any cuisine other than North American/Canadian, Chinese and Italian as a child. Love Thai, Indian and Middle Eastern food and didn't taste any of them until I was in my 40s - no opportunities. I really, really enjoy trying different cuisines now - especially if it is something I haven't tried before.

Edited December 24, 2010 by Kathryn41

[Ban Hammer 13,398]

yes, no, yes.

moved probably half a dozen times before my 10th birthday.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Yes. 5 times.

No. Schools here do not devote enough time to teaching a foreign language.

Yes. My mother was a terrible cook, and I did not even recognize most dishes until after I left home.

[Amby 490]

We moved a few times before I was 10 but it was always within the same town and I stayed in the same school each time we moved.

Where I'm from speaking a language other than English isn't really something that's common. They have language classes in high school but they're not required. Most people around here were born and raised here. It's only been in the last few years that more and more "outsiders" have moved to the area.

Foods...my food world blew up with flavors and cuisines when I moved away for culinary school. I am constantly trying new things and finding different things I like.