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食べにくいものはありませんか？お口に合わなければ、遠慮なくおっしゃってくださいね。
たべにくいものはありませんか？おくちにあわなければ、えんりょなくおっしゃってくださいね。
Is there anything difficult to eat? Please don't hesitate to tell me if something doesn't suit your taste.
Romaji: Tabenikui mono wa arimasen ka? Okuchi ni awanakereba, enryo naku osshatte kudasai ne. / Reply Romaji: Kore, sukoshi katakute... / Ie, zenbu oishii desu yo.
Reply
これ、少し固くて…… / いいえ、全部おいしいですよ。
これ、すこしかたくて…… / いいえ、ぜんぶおいしいですよ。
This is a little tough... / No, everything is delicious.
Gesture & etiquette
Sit or crouch near the senior at meal height rather than standing over them. Watch the pace of eating and make eye contact gently once or twice during the meal. Never rush or clear dishes before the senior has finished.
Seniors may avoid complaining about food to seem polite. Explicitly inviting feedback ('please don't hesitate') gives permission to speak freely. Watch for subtle signs — food pushed aside, small bites, or a slowed pace — and ask proactively rather than waiting.