Try it / Taste it
What do you say when you want someone to eat a little bit of the food you just made?

Do any of the following sound natural?

1. Try it.
2. Taste it.

Thanks.

Question

Try it / Taste it
What do you say when you want someone to eat a little bit of the food you just made?

Do any of the following sound natural?

1. Try it.
2. Taste it.

Thanks.

Answer

'Try it' is normal to see if someone likes something; 'you might like it, try it (and see)'
it could be for anything, except clothes where 'try it/them on (and see)' is used.

'Taste it' is to judge the taste, so it's used when you are cooking; 'I think this needs more salt..  Can you taste it..  what do you think?  
:)

Answer

"Try it" is most appropriate if there is a bowl in front of them, but they are reluctant to start eating - you are encouraging them to start.

"Taste it" is best when offering them a little bit just so they can find out what it tastes like. You could instead say "try a bit", "taste a bit" or "have a taste".

Answer

"Try it" is the more natural option. Alternatively, you could say "have a taste"

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