Alinus, I can't drink alcohol or eat nuts. My situation makes people uncomfortable in a foody setting. Friends are inclined to either not order what or as much as they want and/or they repeatedly express sympathy for my situation. It's awkward.
I live in Texas -- social events revolve around big food. I've learned not to go to gatherings that don't have a lot of food options. Take away bread, tortillas, potatoes, pasta, rice, even couscous, I guess, along with all of my other restrictions and there's precious little left. It would not be healthy and it would be depressing.
