Is it normal that foreign names make me hungry

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Ok so first of all I'd like to say that this is in no way meant to be racist and that I'm not overweight. I work in customer services and come across many clients with foreign names. When I see a Chinese name, it might make me think of a tasty sweet'n sour rice dish for example; with Italian, a nice oregano-flavoured tomato sauce pasta, etc. So is it normal to link foreign names to the cuisines of their country of origin? Terrible stereotyping? A strange case of synesthesia? Pls let me know your thoughts

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  • kittylitter101
    11 years ago

    It reminds you of the type of food their country produces. Maybe you aren't taking in enough calories during the day and things can set your stomach off easily.

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  • Verstehen
    12 years ago

    I'm hungry now.

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  • pohpoh
    12 years ago

    yes normal! when someone mentions the word china i instantally want lemon chicken and fried rice!

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  • dinz
    12 years ago

    Wow that's awesome.

    Now... how about a complete English lastname like "Smith"?

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      12 years ago

      sorry I'm not a fan of British food at all. Too bland!

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    shut up

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    • 2009ispronouncedtwentyohNineKok
      6 years ago

      You triggered.

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  • Chillpill
    12 years ago

    I don't really find this that strange at all. It is well known that these sort of associations are used commercially, in packaging, advertising and shops. Supermarket managers know that by playing Spanish music in the background, they have a good chance of shifting more units of Rioja wine. Consciously or not, it just puts people in a certain mood, by planting a suggestion. That's also why romantic-sounding French names are very popular for products like perfume and chocolate. Marketing 101.

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    That's so cool! My name is Yuma. Where do you suppose I'm from?

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      12 years ago

      That's a pretty name :) sounds like a juicy exotic fruit, lol. It reminds me of the Japanese fruit Yuzu. I've tried Yuzu chocolate once - not bad.

      I think this post has been misunderstood a bit, though. Not every foreign name has this effect on me. If I hear a common Italian first name like Roberto, it doesn't make think of Spaghetti. I guess they need to be more unusual or have a certain ring. It tends to be last names that I haven't heard before and it helps if I already feel a bit hungry. Not sure how it works exactly...

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      • [Old Memory]
        12 years ago

        that makes sense... I am Japanese actually! And my last name is very common in America.

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  • Vhuggz
    12 years ago

    TAKAHASHI! Now go eat some Sashimi, Miso Soup, Yakisoba, or whatever. D-:<

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      12 years ago

      Japanesse cuisine is one of my favourites. How did you guess? I <3 seared sashimi and ginger pickles.

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  • asura
    12 years ago

    What food you think about consuming when you hear a black person's name?

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      12 years ago

      Black American or African names? I used to have a roommate from Eritrea and she made the most delicious food. Her speciality was a yeasty, spongy pancake filled with stew :)

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    That is just association, everyone associates things with other things, in psychology it's referred to as a learning aid.

    Just don't go shouting "noodles!" when you meet some named Mr. Lee. =P

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  • alv1592
    12 years ago

    lol @ dutch oven.
    and dutch pancakes? that sounds good..i like pancakes:)

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  • DannyKanes
    12 years ago

    Lol at Randomjelly :-D

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  • Chaychay
    12 years ago

    lol, i guess this is kinda normal? i dont know...

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  • What'sMyName?
    12 years ago

    Dutch pancakes or double dutch.

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  • randomjelly
    12 years ago

    Dutch oven?

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  • alv1592
    12 years ago

    i'd say it's a synesthesia thing. randomly, i have a dutch last name. what do you think of when you hear a dutch name?

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      12 years ago

      Stroopwafel, yum.

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