When did people become so picky in restaurants?
May 21, 2016, 5:32 pm
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When did people become so picky in restaurants?
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Why are so many people so darn picky in restaurants these days?
Was at a local Chinese takeout type restaurant today. Extended family of about 8 people took a ridiculous amount of time to place their order trying to customize everything. Most of them were ordering a special combination dinner for one..you know the type that says "NO SUBSTITUTIONS" in giant print on the menu, with the only choice being to order it with rice or noodles.
One of them spent 10 minutes pointing out she did not eat rice or noodles, and the combo dinner comes with one or the other.. What could be done special for her? Finally the counter said "Order something else".
Husband piped up "what if" she was allergic to rice or noodles? Again, don't order them. Why are people so dense? This is in essence a fast food type non-franchised type place.
Here's a hint. If you are allergic to beef, don't go to a steak house. If you are allergic to rice and noodles, don't try to order the bargain special that comes with them and then try and bleat your way out of it.
Why are so many people so darn picky in restaurants these days?
Was at a local Chinese takeout type restaurant today. Extended family of about 8 people took a ridiculous amount of time to place their order trying to customize everything. Most of them were ordering a special combination dinner for one..you know the type that says "NO SUBSTITUTIONS" in giant print on the menu, with the only choice being to order it with rice or noodles.
One of them spent 10 minutes pointing out she did not eat rice or noodles, and the combo dinner comes with one or the other.. What could be done special for her? Finally the counter said "Order something else".
Husband piped up "what if" she was allergic to rice or noodles? Again, don't order them. Why are people so dense? This is in essence a fast food type non-franchised type place.
Here's a hint. If you are allergic to beef, don't go to a steak house. If you are allergic to rice and noodles, don't try to order the bargain special that comes with them and then try and bleat your way out of it.
May 21, 2016, 5:35 pm
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Mini Rant here.
Why are so many people so darn picky in restaurants these days?
Was at a local Chinese takeout type restaurant today. Extended family of about 8 people took a ridiculous amount of time to place their order trying to customize everything. Most of them were ordering a special combination dinner for one..you know the type that says "NO SUBSTITUTIONS" in giant print on the menu, with the only choice being to order it with rice or noodles.
One of them spent 10 minutes pointing out she did not eat rice or noodles, and the combo dinner comes with one or the other.. What could be done special for her? Finally the counter said "Order something else".
Husband piped up "what if" she was allergic to rice or noodles? Again, don't order them. Why are people so dense? This is in essence a fast food type non-franchised type place.
Here's a hint. If you are allergic to beef, don't go to a steak house. If you are allergic to rice and noodles, don't try to order the bargain special that comes with them and then try and bleat your way out of it.
Why are so many people so darn picky in restaurants these days?
Was at a local Chinese takeout type restaurant today. Extended family of about 8 people took a ridiculous amount of time to place their order trying to customize everything. Most of them were ordering a special combination dinner for one..you know the type that says "NO SUBSTITUTIONS" in giant print on the menu, with the only choice being to order it with rice or noodles.
One of them spent 10 minutes pointing out she did not eat rice or noodles, and the combo dinner comes with one or the other.. What could be done special for her? Finally the counter said "Order something else".
Husband piped up "what if" she was allergic to rice or noodles? Again, don't order them. Why are people so dense? This is in essence a fast food type non-franchised type place.
Here's a hint. If you are allergic to beef, don't go to a steak house. If you are allergic to rice and noodles, don't try to order the bargain special that comes with them and then try and bleat your way out of it.
So, here's sort of the way I approach it.
I love steak, but I can't have dairy. Do I enjoy Ruth Chris? Yes, and at that price point I expect them to not put butter on my steak.
When I go to Tim Hortons, I very well prepare for the consequences despite consulting the allergen list.
So you're right, it is not reasonable for someone to be that picky at a restaurant at that price point.
May 21, 2016, 5:45 pm
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Mini Rant here.
Why are so many people so darn picky in restaurants these days?
Was at a local Chinese takeout type restaurant today. Extended family of about 8 people took a ridiculous amount of time to place their order trying to customize everything. Most of them were ordering a special combination dinner for one..you know the type that says "NO SUBSTITUTIONS" in giant print on the menu, with the only choice being to order it with rice or noodles.
One of them spent 10 minutes pointing out she did not eat rice or noodles, and the combo dinner comes with one or the other.. What could be done special for her? Finally the counter said "Order something else".
Husband piped up "what if" she was allergic to rice or noodles? Again, don't order them. Why are people so dense? This is in essence a fast food type non-franchised type place.
Here's a hint. If you are allergic to beef, don't go to a steak house. If you are allergic to rice and noodles, don't try to order the bargain special that comes with them and then try and bleat your way out of it.
Why are so many people so darn picky in restaurants these days?
Was at a local Chinese takeout type restaurant today. Extended family of about 8 people took a ridiculous amount of time to place their order trying to customize everything. Most of them were ordering a special combination dinner for one..you know the type that says "NO SUBSTITUTIONS" in giant print on the menu, with the only choice being to order it with rice or noodles.
One of them spent 10 minutes pointing out she did not eat rice or noodles, and the combo dinner comes with one or the other.. What could be done special for her? Finally the counter said "Order something else".
Husband piped up "what if" she was allergic to rice or noodles? Again, don't order them. Why are people so dense? This is in essence a fast food type non-franchised type place.
Here's a hint. If you are allergic to beef, don't go to a steak house. If you are allergic to rice and noodles, don't try to order the bargain special that comes with them and then try and bleat your way out of it.
Their dietary "restrictions" or whatever they call them these days are not my concern.
Questioning rice or noodles at a Chinese restaurant? Total moron.
Thread probably better suited for c/e's thread regarding stupid people.
May 21, 2016, 5:59 pm
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Mini Rant here.
Why are so many people so darn picky in restaurants these days?
Was at a local Chinese takeout type restaurant today. Extended family of about 8 people took a ridiculous amount of time to place their order trying to customize everything. Most of them were ordering a special combination dinner for one..you know the type that says "NO SUBSTITUTIONS" in giant print on the menu, with the only choice being to order it with rice or noodles.
One of them spent 10 minutes pointing out she did not eat rice or noodles, and the combo dinner comes with one or the other.. What could be done special for her? Finally the counter said "Order something else".
Husband piped up "what if" she was allergic to rice or noodles? Again, don't order them. Why are people so dense? This is in essence a fast food type non-franchised type place.
Here's a hint. If you are allergic to beef, don't go to a steak house. If you are allergic to rice and noodles, don't try to order the bargain special that comes with them and then try and bleat your way out of it.
Why are so many people so darn picky in restaurants these days?
Was at a local Chinese takeout type restaurant today. Extended family of about 8 people took a ridiculous amount of time to place their order trying to customize everything. Most of them were ordering a special combination dinner for one..you know the type that says "NO SUBSTITUTIONS" in giant print on the menu, with the only choice being to order it with rice or noodles.
One of them spent 10 minutes pointing out she did not eat rice or noodles, and the combo dinner comes with one or the other.. What could be done special for her? Finally the counter said "Order something else".
Husband piped up "what if" she was allergic to rice or noodles? Again, don't order them. Why are people so dense? This is in essence a fast food type non-franchised type place.
Here's a hint. If you are allergic to beef, don't go to a steak house. If you are allergic to rice and noodles, don't try to order the bargain special that comes with them and then try and bleat your way out of it.
May 21, 2016, 6:01 pm
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I agree with you. Please keep in mind that it is challenging having dietary restrictions. I am one of those people.
So, here's sort of the way I approach it.
I love steak, but I can't have dairy. Do I enjoy Ruth Chris? Yes, and at that price point I expect them to not put butter on my steak.
When I go to Tim Hortons, I very well prepare for the consequences despite consulting the allergen list.
So you're right, it is not reasonable for someone to be that picky at a restaurant at that price point.
So, here's sort of the way I approach it.
I love steak, but I can't have dairy. Do I enjoy Ruth Chris? Yes, and at that price point I expect them to not put butter on my steak.
When I go to Tim Hortons, I very well prepare for the consequences despite consulting the allergen list.
So you're right, it is not reasonable for someone to be that picky at a restaurant at that price point.
So, yes, at Ruth Chris one can easily say "hold the butter", but when you go to a cheap restaurant with the words "SORRY, NO SUBSTITUTIONS" printed on the menu? Sheesh.
Maybe they should go to Pizza Pizza and ask for a pizza with no crust.
May 21, 2016, 6:03 pm
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100% agree. Took me a while before I realized some top end restaurants put butter on a steak. (I hate taste of butter--not an allergy, I just don't like it)
So, yes, at Ruth Chris one can easily say "hold the butter", but when you go to a cheap restaurant with the words "SORRY, NO SUBSTITUTIONS" printed on the menu? Sheesh.
Maybe they should go to Pizza Pizza and ask for a pizza with no crust.
So, yes, at Ruth Chris one can easily say "hold the butter", but when you go to a cheap restaurant with the words "SORRY, NO SUBSTITUTIONS" printed on the menu? Sheesh.
Maybe they should go to Pizza Pizza and ask for a pizza with no crust.
May 21, 2016, 6:19 pm
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100% agree. Took me a while before I realized some top end restaurants put butter on a steak. (I hate taste of butter--not an allergy, I just don't like it)
So, yes, at Ruth Chris one can easily say "hold the butter", but when you go to a cheap restaurant with the words "SORRY, NO SUBSTITUTIONS" printed on the menu? Sheesh.
Maybe they should go to Pizza Pizza and ask for a pizza with no crust.
So, yes, at Ruth Chris one can easily say "hold the butter", but when you go to a cheap restaurant with the words "SORRY, NO SUBSTITUTIONS" printed on the menu? Sheesh.
Maybe they should go to Pizza Pizza and ask for a pizza with no crust.
May 21, 2016, 6:25 pm
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May 21, 2016, 6:34 pm
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Not to get /PR, but Anglo-American culture has encouraged an "all about you" culture for years for individuals but it is totally against the longer standing "No Substitutions" rules elders have lived with.
Then again, if not on the road for work, I rarely dine out. I even cook when visiting my Mom since she buys so much from Sam's and BJ's.
If I were a restauranteur, I'd be weary today.
Then again, if not on the road for work, I rarely dine out. I even cook when visiting my Mom since she buys so much from Sam's and BJ's.
If I were a restauranteur, I'd be weary today.
May 21, 2016, 6:50 pm
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not to get /pr, but anglo-american culture has encouraged an "all about you" culture for years for individuals but it is totally against the longer standing "no substitutions" rules elders have lived with.
Then again, if not on the road for work, i rarely dine out. I even cook when visiting my mom since she buys so much from sam's and bj's.
If i were a restauranteur, i'd be weary today.
Then again, if not on the road for work, i rarely dine out. I even cook when visiting my mom since she buys so much from sam's and bj's.
If i were a restauranteur, i'd be weary today.
May 21, 2016, 6:55 pm
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It happens on the high end as well, especially at places with set tasting menus (no a la carte ordering possible as it causes the kitchen to become unfocused).
Still, some people want to deviate. Restaurants will inform the guest that they skip the course, of course.
Still, some people want to deviate. Restaurants will inform the guest that they skip the course, of course.
May 21, 2016, 7:34 pm
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My wife ask for pizza no crust, everything was fine till she received the bill...
Truth is it is now on the menu at our local pizza place,,
Chinese are the worst picking out vegetables to purchase..
They are paying for it and so are you...
I like Ruth Chris, and they will hold the butter, just like Burger King...
Even White Castle will do no pickles...
Truth is it is now on the menu at our local pizza place,,
Chinese are the worst picking out vegetables to purchase..
They are paying for it and so are you...
I like Ruth Chris, and they will hold the butter, just like Burger King...
Even White Castle will do no pickles...
May 21, 2016, 8:06 pm
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I ran into this recently at a chain Chinese takeout place in Vegas (think drunk food...). I don't eat rice or noodles, and just asked for food without them. The woman working told me I HAD to have one or the other and I could not get anything in its place. I explained to her that I wasn't looking for anything additional, just didn't want them to waste the rice or noodles on me. It took a managers involvement. I couldn't understand why I could get just a scoop of the yella' and a scoop of the blue without rice/noodles and still pay the same price without the manager OK'ing it.