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The bewilderment did not end there. Some foods evoked reactions filled with humor and bewilderment. One immigrant, utterly perplexed by oatmeal, chose to place it on the window sill for birds rather than consume it. The confusion surrounding coffee was equally striking; one woman opted for milk and cake, illustrating her apprehension towards the new beverage. It's worth noting that while the narrator had a preference for coffee, they humorously expressed that, under the circumstances, a slice of cake would be a tempting alternative.