Not everyone wants to make a "ghetto latte" - some people just want a stronger iced coffee drink. An americano is, by definition, more diluted than espresso, and that makes for one weak iced drink.
I don't mind, as long as it's something that can be eaten neatly while in motion. Ideally, it requires only one hand, doesn't spill, stain or burn, and doesn't smell too strongly (I'm referring to the intensity/spread of the odour, not the type - I don't care if you eat curry or a hamburger, as long as the smell stays within 3 feet of you).
Planes are in a category unto themselves. They normally serve, or at least sell, food on the plane, which means you'll be subjected to food smells and messes anyway. So go ahead, bring that slice of pizza in your carry-on. Just keep in mind some foods are generally less appreciated, scent-wise: fish and eggs come to mind.
Both are right, both are wrong.
Customers are allowed to order items not on the menu, but they can't legitimately get angry if the business won't make it. That's why it's not on the menu - deal with it. But they also shouldn't get belittled or ridiculed for their tastes.
Meanwhile, a business owner has the right to decide what to serve in his or her shop, and refuse certain customer requests. It might be better, business-wise, to accommodate simple requests; it's definitely better not to pass on judgment on people, since alienating your customer base can dramatically affect your bottom line (and it's just plain douchey).
If the owner feels that would compromise the integrity of his product, fine - just don't be a self-righteous jerk about it.
@Ariel777 - My boyfriend is one of those too, but I've never dared to feed him something off his no-no list, even if i suspect he'll like it. (Example: He swears he can't stomach cheese, but he loves melted mozzarella on pizza - which makes me wonder if it's not a mental rut more than anything else.)
My question is, how do you manage to have him try new things without being condescending or dismissive of his tastes? I'm vegetarian, and I'd hate it if someone tricked me into eating meat because "I don't know what I'm missing."
I always stop by Trader Joe's when I'm in the U.S., if only for their cheap Greek yogurt and shelf-stable Indian food. But here in Toronto, I have two favourites: Loblaws/Superstore, for their variety, affordable organics and President's Choice brand; and P.A.T., the Korean supermarket where I can buy quarts of kimchee and giant bags of fortune cookies for a few bucks.
Depends on my energy level. Often a hummus-tomato sandwich, summer rolls or banana pancakes. Or, if I'm particularly lazy, cereal with yogurt and fruit.
Hey Ed, just grab a handful of PB packets from a diner the next time you go for breakfast. Then, when the craving hits, have one packet. (Make sure you keep the empties in sight to remind you of how many you've eaten.)
Bah, both sides are equally stupid, and I can't say either surprises me. Jessica Simpson thought she was eating the wings of buffalo, and PETA would throw a person under a bus to save their dog.
It reminds me of the whole debate a year ago over the Times story that said women order steak on dates to attract men. What if I actually want to eat a salad???
On the alcoholic side, no contest: michelada, a mix of lime juice, tabasco and lager in a salt-rimmed glass.
Otherwise, iced coffee or tea, unsweetened, with milk.
There are a couple, but mostly caprese salad - he eats it every Sunday, like clockwork - and sugary "health" cereals like Optimum, which he inexplicably loves.
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.
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.
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.
Not everyone wants to make a "ghetto latte" - some people just want a stronger iced coffee drink. An americano is, by definition, more diluted than espresso, and that makes for one weak iced drink.
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.
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Drinking coffee or tea... no. Eating (sorry)... yes. And it's unsanitary, too.
i shop at albertsons because they have a lot of good sales
I love Henry's market in San Diego. It's close to my house, they have great deals on local fruits and veggies, and they have $3 bottles of wine. Awesome.
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