The idea of having an “acquired taste” probably conjures up images of someone eating pungent cheeses, drinking bold wines, or listening to incredibly avant-garde music. These are, after all, the things we’re told we’ll grow to love if we just give them time. But acquired taste is actually nothing more than a complex mix of biology, psychology, and lived experienced. It isn’t simply about getting used to something unfamiliar, but rather how our brains learn to embrace what once repelled us.
How does life experience and instinct help people acquire taste? And what exactly is the reasoning for it? Click through this gallery to find out.