Ha ha, yep I am a bit of a wuss when it comes to chilli-type heat/spice. But I remember they do something similar in Thailand where they ask you if you want 'foreigner' style curry 😂
I can't remember the Thai word, it has been over 10 years since I travelled SE Asia, but I remember being laughed at (kindly) when I insisted on a red Thai curry Thai-style in Chiang mai... then turning beetroot red, sweating like I was about to have a heart attack... but I left with my head held high (there were about 5-6 small whole Thai chilis in that curry) and then running to the nearest pool hall to guzzle beer until the pain receded.
Which tells you all you need to know about my heat tolerance to spicy food 🤣