What your dining habits say about your personality
It's not what you eat, but how you eat it according a new series of infographics that reveal how you consume your meals speaks volumes about your personality.
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Taking into account the fact that people can eat their food a variety of different ways, Little Things compiled a list of nine of the most popular ways to consume food, revealing exactly what each one says about you as a person.
And whether you eat slowly, refuse to mix different foods, or slurp your soup, your eating habits offer great insight into your character.
Slow eater
If you are someone who makes it a point to savor your food during your meals, you are someone who enjoys living in the moment
Juliet A. Boghossian, behavioral food expert and founder of Food-ology, told Divine Caroline that someone who eats slowly can be stubborn and rigid when it comes to their routines.
'They are the priority in their lives,' she explained.
Fast eater
People who barely breathe while inhaling their food are typically great a multi-tasking and meeting deadlines.
Unlike slow eaters, those who eat quickly are more likely to put other things and other people before themselves.
While they make great partners because of their giving nature, many fast eaters don't take enough time for themselves or focus on their own needs as often, which can turn out to be an issue in the long wrong.
Organizer
If you are someone who makes it a point to separate the different foods on your plate, so they don't touch, order is an important part of your life.
Those who organize their plates are typically very organized and neat in their daily lives. While they are great at keeping their houses and desks tidy, they have trouble letting others share the responsibilities because they like things done a certain way.
Organizers may have issues with flexibility and should make and effort to loosen up.
Isolationist
People who only eat one food at a time also have issues with flexibility. Most isolationist eaters are task-oriented and methodical, giving great attention to detail in everything they do.
However, they are often set in their ways. People who eat their food in this manner hate change and often have trouble just going with the flow.
Mixer
If you are someone who likes to scoop a bit of everything and mix it together before you take you first bite, you are open to new things and like to experiment in your own life.
People who mix their food are outgoing and often have strong relationships with their friends, and they are comfortable taking on responsibility.
However, with so many things on their plate, they often over-commit and have trouble prioritizing what should be done first. Mixers may also have issues with concentration
Over sharer
People who happily chew their food loudly, slurp their soup, or make other odd noises while eating are undoubtedly free spirits who don't take other people's opinions to heart.
People who eat their food this way are often straightforward in their everyday lives as well.
And because over sharers aren't overly concerned with the thoughts of those around them, some may think they are mannerless or rude, which isn't always the case.
'You can fake a food habit … but eventually, the instincts will kick in,' Juliet told Divine Caroline.
Preparer
Those who cut up all of their food before they start eating are strategic and forward thinking. They always appear to be at least one step ahead of everyone else.
Preparers have big dreams and often relish in planning and looking towards the future, however, because of this people who eat in this manner struggle to enjoy the present.
When looking for someone to share their lives with, these types of people look for others who are also goal oriented.
Adventurer
If you are always looking for the next great culinary experience and are always willing to try exotic new foods, you are someone who enjoys taking risks.
You undoubtedly crave adventure if every aspect of your life, and people see you as brave and outgoing.
Adventurous eaters are unique, open-minded and almost never boring, however, they need to be careful not to intimidate others who don't share your adventurous nature.
Picky eater
When dining out, people who inquire about the menu or ask for the food to be prepared in a specific way may come off as picky, however, they are often comfortable with who they are and what they want.
Picky eaters are curious people who crave knowledge and have no problems asking questions if it helps they stay in their comfort zone.
And while it is great to know what you want in live, picky eaters should try and push themselves to try something new every one in a while.
'You can’t single out one food habit as altogether negative; there are always pros and cons to every behavior,' Juliet told Divine Caroline.
