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Indian would be a tough one, because that would mean passing on some pretty good & interesting stuff!Puffer Fish..dear God.
I actually consider my stomach quite adventurous if it's about how exotic a food is. If, however, it pertains to its safety, I'm a wimp. For instance, not that I'm planning on visiting India anytime soon anyway, but if I ever found myself there, I'll steer clear from meats and restaurant food in general, which means I'd stick to nonperishables.
But I'm with you on this: If I have doubts or am uncomfortable, that in itself takes away enough of the enjoyment of a dish that I'll just pass as well. That being said though, it takes a pretty lot for me to get concerned.
BTW - my understanding is Indian curries came about for the reasons we're discussing here: They were a way of preparing leftovers in a pre-refrigeration era hot climate, that imparts both flavor and safety.