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Is it Rude to Eat on Mass Transit?

You're actually not allowed to eat on the DC Metro system.

GinaKina at 8:18PM on 07/20/08

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Starbucks' Vivanno Vs. Jamba Juice Smoothies

It's the whey protein powder that is the flavor/texture/fake chocolate flavor you dislike so much. It is definitely an acquired taste. As someone who weight trains and regularly has protein shakes, I wonder if it would taste better to me. I add protein at Jamba Juice also.

My mom had one when we were at Starbucks the other day (I was just getting iced coffee), and she tried a sample and really liked it (she's difficult to please too). I didn't try it because I assumed it was just another sugary smoothie. Now that I know what it is, I think I'd actually like to try one.

GinaKina at 6:46PM on 07/20/08

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Starbucks' Vivanno Vs. Jamba Juice Smoothies

The choc-banana with espresso is delicious, but maybe that's because i went in expecting a protein shake, not a milkshake. As a protein shake, it is head and shoulders above Slim Fast shakes and the like.

nosleep at 12:10PM on 07/25/08

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Starbucks' Vivanno Vs. Jamba Juice Smoothies

I had the Orange Mango Vivanno today with soy and 2 shots of espresso. It tasted, not like a milkshake, nor a smoothie.

I will probably do it again sometime, but I'm not salivating.

ahemahem at 5:05PM on 07/22/08

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Is it Rude to Eat on Mass Transit?

I think this brings up a bigger issue - in our always-on-the-go lives, we find ourselves sharing more of what would once have been private (phone calls, meals, etc) in public spaces. That being the case, I think we need to adjust.

Not to sound like Emily Post, but I think a little bit of consideration goes a long way. So, if I grab a curry a few stops from home, I'll wait until I get home to open the boxes, knowing that some of the scent is already leaking. If I do need to actually consume something on the train (and yes, this goes for airplanes too) I'll grab something not too smell: a sandwich (hold the onions), fruit, energy bar, cut up veggies, etc.

LizNYC at 11:08AM on 07/22/08

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Is it Rude to Eat on Mass Transit?

It's bad manners and just plain inconsiderate. The crumbs and garbage left behind attracts bugs and germs. I'd like to see a crack-down by issuing fines to those guilty of this infraction.

SavtaShayna at 10:37AM on 07/22/08

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Is it Rude to Eat on Mass Transit?

My mother drummed into me that it is not polite to eat if front of people unless there is enough to go around. It stuck, which is why I have to offer complete strangers tic tacs and gum (which seems to always be appreciated, but not always accepted).
You expect people to eat on planes, and personally, I would rather smell curries than airline swill any day of the week.

dawnie2u at 8:08AM on 07/22/08

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Starbucks' Vivanno Vs. Jamba Juice Smoothies

In Los Angeles, some stores are also selling "Sorbettos", which are smoothies made with Pinkberry yogurt or ice. I did try the mango sorbetto (with yogurt), and it was pretty yummy, creamy, tart, and fruity. But it did feel a bit weird not ordering a coffee or frapp.

texnewmex at 2:28AM on 07/22/08

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Is it Rude to Eat on Mass Transit?

I'm in Chicago and we're not supposed to eat on the buses or trains. One day I was riding the bus home with a vicious migraine - one that was making me feel nauseated. One of the passengers on my bus was another driver eating a smelly pile of gyros and onions. I wanted to barf right on top of him.

I'm also sure that the messy eaters are why I sometimes see roaches on the trains and buses. Gross!

No food, at any time, on public transit.

disbelief11 at 12:18AM on 07/22/08

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Is it Rude to Eat on Mass Transit?

Drinking coffee or tea... no. Eating (sorry)... yes. And it's unsanitary, too.

Brownie at 6:20PM on 07/21/08

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Is it Rude to Eat on Mass Transit?

wow i've never seen so many people be "DISGUSTED" and "REVOLTED" by food before! i agree with annien and butrflygirly -- try to be discreet, make sure you clean up after yourself, have some common sense. but if i'm getting on the subway for 1 1/2 hours (which i did round trip every day through college) and i have to RUN to get the subway, yes, i will drink my iced coffee on the train. i'm not waiting another 20 minutes for one to arrive, i find that ridiculous.

megannesta at 5:37PM on 07/21/08

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Is it Rude to Eat on Mass Transit?

I take the subway every day, and have no problem with a cup of coffee or a bag of chips around me. I do on RARE occation when in a rush (though never when the train is crowded) eat a sandwich. The foods that annoy me when other people eat them are hot foods (they smell more than cold), anything the requires a fork and knife (more chance of leaving a mess), and thingd like sunflower seeds (for some reason people think they can fling the shells and leftover bits on the floor.


When it comes to air travel, there's one airline that insists, for their vegetarian breakfast meal, to serve curry. I'm a vegetarian, and can't stand most curry. I feel awful when everyone turns to look at me to figure out who brought the stinky food. I don't know too many people who would want to be around curry at 8am, and hate to be the source of it!

nalega at 5:25PM on 07/21/08