I dried a batch of mixed peppers last night and found the smell to be very nice. Trying to have all the hot stuff out of the house or put away before his folks get here Friday. They would not be able to handle the burn.
Enjoy the aroma and just keep reassuring them they must be exaggerating *look at them like they are the ones who are crazy*
What GIP advised has worked well for me in the past. "I don't know what you're talking about. MY eyes aren't bleeding. What's the matter with you?"