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5 food influencer behaviours that are ruining the dining experience and how

etimes.in | Last updated on - Jun 10, 2026, 14:56 IST
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How these things impact dining

Delectable food shots, aesthetic plating composition and soothing music—food blogging has reached another level. Thanks to social media micro-blogging platforms like Instagram and YouTube, videos with voiceovers have become the key attraction point. Amidst this trend, there are a few things one can easily spot in every other food blog video that are definitely not pleasing and often don't make sense. Scroll down to find out five such annoying things food influencers should stop doing and why.

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Calling every place a hidden gem


Well, a hidden gem is a place, experience, product, restaurant, attraction, or even a person that is exceptionally good but not widely known or appreciated by the general public. But, using it for a popular restaurant or eatery that has been running successfully for decades is not worth it. And practically, it's not hidden. The 'wow' effect.

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The wow effect

Let us understand that food at restaurants are made and presented to please the taste buds and eyes only. So, acting all shocked when you take the first bite is definitely over acting. In many videos one can see the reviewer's eyes go wide and their head start nodding like, 'Oh my god!' It's mozzarella, bro. Take it easy! It's just food and you're not winning the lottery.

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Asking free food


Well, this is one of the most common complaints from every restaurateur and chef. With a blue tick and a few million followers on social media, one is not entitled to ask for free food on every visit. It is important to understand that everything comes at a cost. Hence, asking for free food is just embarrassing. Pay for it if you really like the food, that's the best help you can do to the business.

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Asking free food

Well, this is one of the most common complaints from every restaurateur and chef. With a blue tick and a few million followers on social media, one is not entitled to ask for free food on every visit. It is important to understand that everything comes at a cost. Hence, asking for free food is just embarrassing. Pay for it if you really like the food, that's the best help you can do to the business.

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Hiding the truth

If every place is amazing and every bite has changed your life, you're feeding people lies and this is because you are getting paid to do that. It is important to understand that food is a very sensitive subject and honest opinions about the taste, hygiene, and hospitality matter a lot.

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Hiding the truth

If every place is amazing and every bite has changed your life, you're feeding people lies and this is because you are getting paid to do that. It is important to understand that food is a very sensitive subject and honest opinions about the taste, hygiene, and hospitality matter a lot.

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