This is what the way you eat says about your personality, according to psychologists: "You can't hide it."

It's not what you eat, it's how you eat : Psychologists say that the way you eat (speed, method, etc.) says a lot about your personality.

Juliet Boghossian is a Los Angeles-based behavioral expert who explains that eating habits can "absolutely" define a person's "idiosyncrasies and rituals," according to the Daily Mail . "If you really want to see through a person, you have to pay attention to the details that can't be hidden when they're eating," she says.

Slow eaters

While some might think that slow eaters simply know how to enjoy a meal, psychology dictates that this could indicate that they don't like to rush and are afraid of making mistakes.

Phil Mutz, another psychologist quoted by the Mail , says that slow eaters "know how to appreciate life" and tend to be more self-confident, although they can be stubborn and rigid about their routines.

Fast food restaurants

On the other hand, eating too quickly can be a sign of insecurity. Boghossian says that the speed at which one eats also "reveals the speed at which one embraces and enjoys life."

Fast eaters are also often very good at multitasking and meeting deadlines, and unlike slow eaters, they are more likely to put other things and people before themselves.

According to Mutz, they also make excellent companions because of their generous nature; many fast eaters don't take enough time for themselves or focus on their own needs as often, which can become a problem in the long run.

Picky eaters

Some people are very picky eaters, and it can be impossible to satisfy them even in the best of times. Julia Hormes, a psychologist specializing in eating behavior, noted that research has shown that reluctance to enter unfamiliar food territory can be linked to traits of "sensation seeking, anxiety, and neuroticism."

Mutz takes a more favorable stance, stating that picky eaters tend to be comfortable with who they are and what they want. Picky eaters are curious people who crave knowledge and are happy to ask questions if it helps them stay in their comfort zone , she says.

Those who leave the best for last

There are also diners who prefer to savor the most delicious bites of their food until the very end. These people can relate to the "final peak theory," which in psychology refers to those who prefer their final impression to be positive.

Saving the best part of a meal until the last minute builds anticipation and allows diners to establish a sense of control over their experience , which in turn makes the final bite more rewarding.

It's also indicative of a person who likes to organize and separate the different foods on their plate. This can indicate someone who craves order in their life and struggles with flexibility. While they're great at keeping their homes and desks tidy, they struggle with sharing responsibilities with others because they prefer things done a certain way , according to Mutz.