Had another argument with my parents during dinner.  All I did was to decline going to an upcoming monthly/quarterly dinner gathering during which shark fins soup are usually served.  It’s not just for the benefit of the endangered animal, I don’t like going to extravagant banquets in general.  I have trouble training myself to appreciate the taste of expensive delicacies when I know that there are so many people in this world who can’t even afford to buy a loaf of bread!

Unlike the argument last time, I was pretty calm and kept silent while being unreasonably scolded.  But I feel just as crappy.