When we try a dish, we first of all evaluate its taste. If food makes you feel good, how can you not exclaim: “Very tasty!” Otherwise, no words are needed, the people around will understand by our dissatisfied grimace that the dish failed - it was overs alted, undercooked or burnt. But what is meant when they say that this or that person has good taste? Perhaps this expression came into Russian speech from the lexicon of cannibals?..
Etymology and interpretation of the word
Looking into any dictionary, you can read that taste is a feeling that occurs in the mouth when some food is absorbed as a result of irritation of the receptors of the tongue and adjacent mucous membranes. The taste can be bitter, s alty, sweet, insipid, spicy, etc. Depending on the individual preferences of a person, the same dish, drink, fruit or vegetable can be evaluated differently. Someone will say that a sour apple has a goodtaste, another will call it disgusting.
The origin of the word is not known for certain, but most linguists believe that it is formed from the verbs "bite" or "touch", that is, in the literal sense, one way or another connected with food. The word "taste" itself, as a part of speech, is a masculine noun, it can change in cases and numbers. But in the plural, the word is used in rare cases, for example, in such expressions as “there is no arguing about tastes” or “everyone has different tastes.”
Perception of beauty
The meaning of the word "taste" is not limited to eating habits. When they say that someone has a delicate taste, they mean that a man or a woman is well versed in the purpose of various things and objects, knows how to combine them with each other, has a sense of style, and is creative in performing any work that requires extraordinary solutions in aesthetic terms.
Thus, good taste is an innate or acquired ability to perceive beauty, harmony in actions, deeds, manner of communication, choice of clothes, interior design, etc. For example, dressing with taste means beautiful, elegant, in accordance with fashion and own individuality, without going beyond the boundaries of generally accepted norms.
Signs of impeccable style
Obviously, taste is a quality that is given from birth, some people consciously bring it up in themselves, but it is impossible to buy it for money. How to understand what is in front of youthe owner of the perfect style? As folk wisdom advises, you need to meet “by clothes.”
Women and men of good taste always look perfect, don't get into awkward situations, don't seem funny or clumsy. Every item of their festive or business wardrobe fits perfectly on the figure, accessories complement the overall image, are appropriate according to the chosen outfit and setting. Taste is both a sense of proportion, and accuracy, and sophistication.
If a lady who came to a theatrical performance is wearing an expensive evening dress, and instead of a miniature handbag she is holding a package from the nearest supermarket, it means that her taste is not all right. The same applies to men. A real gentleman will never wear sneakers under a formal suit and will not tuck the legs of sports trousers into the socks.
The situation in the house can tell a lot about the presence or absence of taste. Sometimes, when you come to visit someone, you involuntarily notice that, despite the high cost of interior decoration, the apartment looks like a railway station. Furniture is chaotically arranged, cheap trinkets hang on the walls next to old paintings - this is a clear sign of bad taste. And vice versa, the interior, designed in a single style, where each item is in its place, will tell you that the owners strive for harmony in everything.
Special Favors
The word "taste" can be used as a description of a personal attitude to things, events, people. For example, when a woman tells a man that he is not her type, it becomes clear that she does not like him, for some reason he is unpleasant.
Or let's imagine a person happily taking on some job. He happily rubs his hands: “This activity is to my taste!” People who have similar traits of character, are fond of the same activities, have similar ideas about the world around them, they say that they have the same tastes or common interests.
