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Feb 16, 2021 10:21 PM
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There's this one guy, he has a friend, who seems to have an opposite taste of anime. And so his friend recommends him one of his friend's favorite anime, and says "This anime is really good, I'm really sure you'll love it!". Of course, this guy takes his friend's rec. And then he watches it.

After watching it, it turns out that this guy really dislike this anime because this anime doesn't suit his taste at all. So here comes his friend, asking "Yo, have you already seen it? You have, haven't you? How do you feel about this?". It comes from his friend, so he doesn't want to hurt his friend's feeling, by saying he hates it. What should this guy say/do?
Feb 16, 2021 10:41 PM
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can just simply say honestly while still consider his feelings.

such as,

sorry, i didn't enjoy it much, i think it's not my cup of tea. I can see why you/ppl like it though.

this should be enough imo.

he might ask why. then you can explain why.
maybe you can have civil argument about it too.
Feb 16, 2021 10:47 PM
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I wouldn't lie and say that I enjoyed it, but I also wouldn't be a jerk and say that it was terrible (even if I thought it was).

I would probably thank my friend for the recommendation, then I might say something like, "I can see why you liked it so much, but I don't know... I guess this one just wasn't really a good fit for me. It's not the kind of thing I usually like. I'm really glad I gave it a chance, though! It was worth checking out." Then I would probably leave the conversation on a positive note by talking about something I DID like about the series (or at least didn't hate), whether it's a particular character, plot point, the comedy, the action scenes, or even just the animation or voice acting, anything at all, just to show my friend that I did give it a fair chance and watched it with an open mind.

It would also kind of depend on the personality of my friend, and the kind of relationship that we had. With some friends, you can speak more frankly, while with others, they might take things a little harder, so you have to be more careful with your words.
Feb 16, 2021 10:50 PM
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Simply "Bro you have got shit taste suggest me something like boku no pico hmph"
"Fear is necessary for evolution. The fear that one could be destroyed at any moment"
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Feb 16, 2021 10:50 PM
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U live not to satisfy people around world just say what u want to say n give reason why u like or dislike it at least they know about ur statement. Problem they will accept or reject it only subjective matter from a part of human discord

Feb 16, 2021 10:54 PM
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"I appreciate the recommendation you have given to me, but my apologies that I am not too fond of this anime, maybe it is just not for me"



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Feb 16, 2021 11:03 PM
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Just say it was terrible and you didn’t like it
Feb 16, 2021 11:06 PM
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I typically never give or take recommendations.

I just watch what interests me and if someone asks me what's a good show I usually ignore it. I only respond if the question is towards a particular show rather than asking for one.
Feb 16, 2021 11:12 PM
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Amibo115 said:
Just say it was terrible and you didn’t like it


Even better, say it was one of the worst anime you've ever seen and you put it on 2x speed.
Feb 16, 2021 11:17 PM

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__sobann said:
Simply "Bro you have got shit taste suggest me something like boku no pico hmph"
Yup. Works every single time for me.
Feb 16, 2021 11:29 PM

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Man do I hate when people say that, it's just not possible to tell if that will be the case or not.

Anyways being honest would be the best thing to do, especially between friends.
Feb 16, 2021 11:32 PM

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I honestly just say the truth. My friend told me to watch Anohana since I liked Shigatsu. So I did and I didn't like it. I don't see the problem with telling a friend you didn't like something.
Feb 17, 2021 12:31 AM

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One doesn't like to offend people, especially friends. On the other hand, taking offense because others don't share our personal tastes is not a good trait, and if your friends are hurt when you don't like what they do, it's they who are at fault.
(Speaking of which, imagine what the anime community would be like, if we all started hating on other fans just because they have different taste.)

And there's the practical side too: if you don't tell them the truth, you run the risk that they will keep recommending shitty shows, and next time it will be harder for you to tell them. A lie has to be nipped in the bud - take a lesson from Riko Kurahashi (Love Lab).

Feb 17, 2021 12:40 AM
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I would be honest and told him that sorry I didn't liked it that much, I would be respectful about it and try not to be rude and explain why I didn't like it.
Feb 17, 2021 12:43 AM

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It depends on the level of friendship 'that guy' have with his/her friend.
If it's just on the stranger-friend level, then just tell it nicely.

But if 'that guy' is with a best friend level with that friend, then it's okay to say that "it's garbage and your taste sucks" lmao


I wasted all my time in rewatching to the point of my rewatch total is higher than my overall anime total lmao
Feb 17, 2021 12:48 AM

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Just say something like “I wasn’t a fan” or “I couldn’t get into it.”
Feb 17, 2021 12:50 AM

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My go-to is the "I understand the appeal of it, but it just wasn't for me". If I view myself as a friend of whoever suggested the show, I may go a bit more in-depth about why, but that's also led to people screaming at me for not liking their favorite show so like. Idk anymore
Feb 17, 2021 1:06 AM
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this situation literally just happened to me today. brother recommended me an anime that i tried watching. dropped it and told him it's garbage. we'd rather be completely honest. but if the person that recommended me the show isn't very close, then i'd try to put it in a nicer way.
Feb 17, 2021 1:12 AM

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Playay said:
What should this guy say/do?


Just be honest.

If you need to beat around the bush or make up lies about how you feel, you are more likely to open a can of worms for later. And if the guy is scared of losing friends, well wake up! Friends who stop being friends with you over one difference aren't really your friend.
There's no inherent right or wrong in this universe, but when we think with emotions rather than logic, we make things so.
Feb 17, 2021 1:17 AM

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If I were your friend I would just honestly tell him what I feel about it and why I dislike the show. Try to state the points what I dislike and not too harsh to the point of insulting. Lastly, appreciate it because he already try to recommend a show to watch even if it doesnt suit to what I want.

Feb 17, 2021 2:51 AM
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Lying about it only gets you more bad anime recommendations
Feb 17, 2021 5:57 AM

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If he's got the "opposite taste of anime" why did you even listen to his recommendation in the first place?
Well I for one already loved Lain.
Feb 17, 2021 6:02 AM
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Tell them its not there thing, but can they recommend something more on the lines of..... whatever they want to watch.
Feb 17, 2021 6:21 AM

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Uhm you can perhaps try something like;

"So yeah i watched what u told me to, but honestly I didn't really enjoy it. It's not that it's bad or anything. It's just not exactly up my alley."
Feb 17, 2021 6:39 AM

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sincerity is the best, just say you don't like it, it's not your type of anime
Feb 17, 2021 6:45 AM

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Were there any redeeming qualities of that anime that appealed to you/you liked? Maybe you/person in point could talk about things you liked/didn’t like about it. It could spark a discussion & I’m sure your friend would love to talk about it more with you, even if they liked that anime there could be things they might agree with you about! When my friend recommends me something/we have different tastes I usually just tell them what I liked/didn’t like about it. They would appreciate the discussion, I hope hahahaha







but i’ll probably remember over and over again
you were there and everyone else was there
— the day we all searched for just one thing

Feb 17, 2021 6:50 AM

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say it was bad. it's a lot easier to do than it sounds, but don't act like a dick about it, just say it ain't my cup of tea.
"不幸だ!" - Kamijou Touma
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Feb 17, 2021 7:00 AM

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friends are people you can speak honestly with.
Bleach is best consumed with your ears open and your eyes closed.
Feb 17, 2021 7:03 AM

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I have a friend with taste exactly opposite to mine, we make fun of each other's taste whenever we talk but that kinda fun for us, we are cool when it comes to anime but I don't know about your situation so I can't really say for sure but lying and saying it was good would be a bad idea.

Feb 17, 2021 7:09 AM

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I would say: "It wasn't bad, just not to my taste."
...At least let me finish.

Feb 17, 2021 7:11 AM
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Thigh_Tide said:
If he's got the "opposite taste of anime" why did you even listen to his recommendation in the first place?
I was using 3rd viewing, so this first guy doesn't know that his taste is opposite to his friend's. Simply said, they don't really know each other's taste.
Feb 17, 2021 7:26 AM

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"That shit fucking sucked never recommend me something ever again" Ofcourse the reply depends on your relationship but if your friend calls himself a weeb or otaku I'd advise you to choose your words wisely


Feb 17, 2021 7:33 AM

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It's the most immature thing, when you are asked about some recommendations and you just start recommending your favorites.
I almost never recommend my favorites. I base my recommendations on a person's preferences. I even can recommend things I gave a 3 or a 4. And you know what, my recommendations usually get more helpful than of those dummies who just thoughtlessly throw their favorite lists in others' faces.
And that sissy bullshit like "I don't want to hurt their feelings" is ridiculous.
You are afraid to hurt a friend's feelings because your friend might get offended, because he doesn't give a fuck about your own feelings? Are you a masochist? Fuck such friends.
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Feb 17, 2021 7:33 AM

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Just say "I like Code Geass" they'll understand

Works everytime for me
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Feb 17, 2021 7:53 AM

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Someone you cant just be honest and upfront with is not someone you can truly be friends with. Trying not to hurt peoples feelings and with holding the truth will only hurt you, them or you both in the end.
Feb 17, 2021 8:08 AM

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Nemo_Niemand said:
It's the most immature thing, when you are asked about some recommendations and you just start recommending your favorites.
I almost never recommend my favorites. I base my recommendations on a person's preferences. I even can recommend things I gave a 3 or a 4. And you know what, my recommendations usually get more helpful than of those dummies who just thoughtlessly throw their favorite lists in others' faces.
And that sissy bullshit like "I don't want to hurt their feelings" is ridiculous.
You are afraid to hurt a friend's feelings because your friend might get offended, because he doesn't give a fuck about your own feelings? Are you a masochist? Fuck such friends.


It's normal to want to share the things you love, especially with friends. Not everyone has an encyclopedic knowledge of anime. Not everyone has 1000+ anime completed to draw recommendations from.

To answer the question: it never hurts to be nice. If you don't like the show and are worried about hurting your friend's feelings, just say you couldn't get into it. Soften the blow by saying one good thing about it, compliment the soundtrack or whatever. No need for harsh criticism.
Feb 17, 2021 8:37 AM
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I'd simply tell my friend that it's not my thing but I see why they like it
I'm not gonna crap on someone's fav show because I personally dislike it
Feb 17, 2021 8:41 AM
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just tell the truth, lying would be worse
Feb 17, 2021 8:51 AM
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I have been in this situation before...

If it's a friend, I would just tell them the truth in a nice way then laugh it off. Or in other situations, say that I haven't watched it yet and let the friend forget about it. Why ask, just curious?
Feb 17, 2021 8:54 AM
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If he is your 'real friend' when you tell the truth it is doesnt matter. I will tell what i think is about. Or i will said 'its not good enough' and tell the reason behind that statement.

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