Originally Posted by TRVLUPGD (Post 23437960)

:confused:Q not answered.
Earlier I asked if it is OK to take a used plate to the buffet in UK . My intent was to know so I do not offend the local citizens.
So is it OK ?

Originally Posted by paul4040 (Post 23438279)

I've no idea why it may be illegal to take a used plate to a buffet, in which jurisdiction or on what grounds....local customs eh?

Originally Posted by Globaliser (Post 23438435)

QF cite health regulations when encouraging you not to bring back anything that's already been used.

Originally Posted by paul4040 (Post 23438279)

Sure is. I've no idea why it may be illegal to take a used plate to a buffet, in which jurisdiction or on what grounds....local customs eh? :)

Originally Posted by itsmeitisss (Post 23433022)

The italians don't eat these pastas with a knife and fork, they always have a spoon handy.

Originally Posted by PUCCI GALORE (Post 23434508)

What does irritate me considerably is why are there no Daily Telegraphs?

Originally Posted by TRVLUPGD (Post 23440477)

Not sure who are you aiming at. Me ?

I asked because earlier somebody advised others to use a used plate. Another person already did .

Originally Posted by paul4040 (Post 23441359)

It wasn'taimed at anyone, it was a genuine question asked out of complete ignorance. :)

Originally Posted by TabTraveller

I don't buy this argument at all. There clearly isn't a race to the bottom as you must well know. Suggesting so is plain misleading unless you are privy to BA's strategy of turning over GF to Admirals Club management.

This is about BA offering a reasonably competitive product to their customers such that those who actually make the purchasing decision will not be tempted to use other carriers. It isn't about offering 'excellent' food to those who (I suspect) have largely not paid for it personally. As long as the food is better, the drink is better and the room is nicer than GC (which is all beyond doubt or GF would be empty) BA is offering a benefit to its more frequent travellers. What is BA's incentive to do any more than this? I would say none.

I think our definition of high value probably differs. Any individual spending £50k+ pa with BA is very likely to have a CCR card. If they don't then they are likely buying fully flex tickets which are generally purchased on corporate accounts meaning BA couldn't give a toss whether the passenger likes GF or not as they don't have much of a say in the matter.

Originally Posted by layz (Post 23441567)

In the UK it is customary not to waste food. So if you realise you're not as hungry as you thought you should take your plate back to the buffet and put any uneaten items back in the appropriate trays. Of course this is only items that are totally uneaten such as whole sausages, bacon rashers, etc. Any partially eaten food is left on your plate by the buffet counter so it's easier for staff to take it away.

Obviously, don't try this at LHR where the many international guests don't know the custom but if you're staying in a hotel where the majority of guests are British following this tradition will show to the locals that you are trying your best to adapt to the local custom.

Those from Scotland may invite you outside to give your heed a good kicking. 'Heed' is Gaelic for a football (soccer ball).

Originally Posted by Prospero (Post 23442315)

No sign of the main course sized bowls in the GF Refectory this morning. Plates have returned.

I managed to fashion together a decent enough hot brekkie for myself. Hash browns crisp without being chewy; scrambled eggs are what they are but with a dab of English mustard they were perfectly acceptable.

Talk of declining standards is a bit over egged

Originally Posted by Disco Volante (Post 23442075)

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There certainly is a race to the bottom and it becoming painfully obvious to those of us flying BA.