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Nancy2
Mar 7, 2012, 4:19:40 PM3/7/12
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FN already has Restaurant Impossible, so I fail to see the point of
another show about rescuing a restaurant. Irvine's is doing just
fine, and next week, they move it to an earlier spot to give the new
one his spot. They need to develop some new ideas instead of copying
their own.
N,
another show about rescuing a restaurant. Irvine's is doing just
fine, and next week, they move it to an earlier spot to give the new
one his spot. They need to develop some new ideas instead of copying
their own.
N,
Chemo the Clown
Mar 7, 2012, 4:59:11 PM3/7/12
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Julie Bove
Mar 7, 2012, 5:55:56 PM3/7/12
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sf
Mar 7, 2012, 6:32:14 PM3/7/12
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called Bar Rescue that I've enjoyed watching for a couple of years.
http://www.spike.com/shows/bar-rescue
The twist on this new show is that it concentrates more on the servers
and their interactions with customers. I'll watch Restaurant Stakeout
with interest the first couple of times and see how it goes. I just
hope the "plot formula" isn't as painfully obvious as it is on RR.
http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/2012/02/28/restaurant-stakeout/
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gregz
Mar 7, 2012, 8:16:28 PM3/7/12
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I go to dels this year, 2011 , xmas lunch buffet. Very crowded. I did
notice some improvement, but not alarming. Someone mentioned it was on the
show, saw show.
Again on tonight. Entertaining.
Greg
Mark Thorson
Mar 7, 2012, 9:32:25 PM3/7/12
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didn't watch them, they wouldn't do that for long.
Dave Smith
Mar 7, 2012, 9:43:59 PM3/7/12
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networks that no one watches. Satellite and cable companies pick them up
to add to a bundle. Why pay $4 per month for the food network when you
can get a bundle of 5 channels,.... 4 of which you will never watch.
Ed Pawlowski
Mar 7, 2012, 10:59:34 PM3/7/12
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been copied for decades. Remember in the 50's it was Westerns? Every
networks has a version of 60 Minutes. There was a wave of TV
detectives in the 60's. There are now two or three shows about pawn
shops, American Pickers, auctions, at least two for auto repossession.
Don't forget Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares. He was on BBCA long before
Rest. Impossible.
ViLco
Mar 8, 2012, 10:23:13 AM3/8/12
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sf wrote:
> Robert Irvine didn't invent the "rescue" concept. SPIKE TV has one
> called Bar Rescue that I've enjoyed watching for a couple of years.
> http://www.spike.com/shows/bar-rescue
Did they rescue bars by putting pretty girls in the staff? It always works
> Robert Irvine didn't invent the "rescue" concept. SPIKE TV has one
> called Bar Rescue that I've enjoyed watching for a couple of years.
> http://www.spike.com/shows/bar-rescue
sf
Mar 8, 2012, 11:16:57 AM3/8/12
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question.
sf
Mar 8, 2012, 11:19:24 AM3/8/12
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On Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:32:25 -0800, Mark Thorson <nos...@sonic.net>
wrote:
Let's put it this way, I watch them more than I watch cooking
competitions.
wrote:
competitions.
sf
Mar 8, 2012, 11:19:58 AM3/8/12
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On Thu, 8 Mar 2012 01:16:28 +0000 (UTC), gregz <ze...@comcast.net>
wrote:
Is that woman still getting her massages or is she back to yelling at
the staff?
wrote:
the staff?
Nancy2
Mar 8, 2012, 11:31:53 AM3/8/12
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> <ellorysg...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > FN already has Restaurant Impossible, so I fail to see the point of
> > another show about rescuing a restaurant. Irvine's is doing just
> > fine, and next week, they move it to an earlier spot to give the new
> > one his spot. They need to develop some new ideas instead of copying
> > their own.
>
> Robert Irvine didn't invent the "rescue" concept. SPIKE TV has one
> called Bar Rescue that I've enjoyed watching for a couple of years.http://www.spike.com/shows/bar-rescue
> > FN already has Restaurant Impossible, so I fail to see the point of
> > another show about rescuing a restaurant. Irvine's is doing just
> > fine, and next week, they move it to an earlier spot to give the new
> > one his spot. They need to develop some new ideas instead of copying
> > their own.
>
> Robert Irvine didn't invent the "rescue" concept. SPIKE TV has one
>
> The twist on this new show is that it concentrates more on the servers
> and their interactions with customers. I'll watch Restaurant Stakeout
> with interest the first couple of times and see how it goes. I just
> hope the "plot formula" isn't as painfully obvious as it is on RR.http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/2012/02/28/restaurant-stakeout/
> The twist on this new show is that it concentrates more on the servers
> and their interactions with customers. I'll watch Restaurant Stakeout
> with interest the first couple of times and see how it goes. I just
>
> --
> Food is an important part of a balanced diet.
Irvine's first iteration was pre-Bar Rescue.
> --
> Food is an important part of a balanced diet.
N.
sf
Mar 8, 2012, 1:14:24 PM3/8/12
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> Irvine's first iteration was pre-Bar Rescue.
>
Are you talking about Dinner Impossible or some other show that I
>
don't consider the same genre?
Terry Pulliam Burd
Mar 10, 2012, 3:21:00 PM3/10/12
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On Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:32:14 -0800, sf <s...@geemail.com> arranged
random neurons and said:
<snip>
>The twist on this new show is that it concentrates more on the servers
>and their interactions with customers.
<snip>
When did it become de rigueur for servers to inquire, "How is
everything tasting?" Last time I looked, my food wasn't tasting
anything.
Terry "Squeaks" Pulliam Burd...Pet Peeve #475
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random neurons and said:
<snip>
>The twist on this new show is that it concentrates more on the servers
>and their interactions with customers.
When did it become de rigueur for servers to inquire, "How is
everything tasting?" Last time I looked, my food wasn't tasting
anything.
Terry "Squeaks" Pulliam Burd...Pet Peeve #475
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Kalmia
Mar 10, 2012, 7:08:33 PM3/10/12
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On Mar 10, 3:21 pm, Terry Pulliam Burd <ntpull...@spambot.net> wrote:
>
> When did it become de rigueur for servers to inquire, "How is
> everything tasting?"
You forgot the 'you guys' part.
>
> When did it become de rigueur for servers to inquire, "How is
> everything tasting?"
Bet 'swimming suit' bugs you too.
gloria p
Mar 10, 2012, 9:36:16 PM3/10/12
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On 3/10/2012 1:21 PM, Terry Pulliam Burd wrote:
> When did it become de rigueur for servers to inquire, "How is
> everything tasting?" Last time I looked, my food wasn't tasting
> anything.
>
Do you have any suggestions for a server who is checking on whether you
> When did it become de rigueur for servers to inquire, "How is
> everything tasting?" Last time I looked, my food wasn't tasting
> anything.
>
need anything or if something is wrong? (I don't like the tasting
remark either.)
Most of the things they COULD say don't make much more sense:
"How does everything taste?" (With its mouth.)
"Do you have any requests?" (Yes, please go away.)
"Is everything OK?" (Well, my friend here is getting tiresome.)
"Is there anything you require?" (Peace and solitude. Leave us alone.)
gloria p
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sf
Mar 11, 2012, 1:24:06 AM3/11/12
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On Sat, 10 Mar 2012 12:21:00 -0800, Terry Pulliam Burd
<ntpu...@spambot.net> wrote:
> On Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:32:14 -0800, sf <s...@geemail.com> arranged
> random neurons and said:
>
> <snip>
>
> >The twist on this new show is that it concentrates more on the servers
> >and their interactions with customers.
>
> <snip>
>
> When did it become de rigueur for servers to inquire, "How is
> everything tasting?" Last time I looked, my food wasn't tasting
> anything.
>
When a server says something stupid like that, you can bet the house
<ntpu...@spambot.net> wrote:
> On Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:32:14 -0800, sf <s...@geemail.com> arranged
> random neurons and said:
>
> <snip>
>
> >The twist on this new show is that it concentrates more on the servers
> >and their interactions with customers.
>
> <snip>
>
> When did it become de rigueur for servers to inquire, "How is
> everything tasting?" Last time I looked, my food wasn't tasting
> anything.
>
that it's part of their "training".
sf
Mar 11, 2012, 1:28:01 AM3/11/12
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On Sat, 10 Mar 2012 19:36:16 -0700, gloria p <gpue...@comcast.net>
wrote:
I don't care how they say it as long as they don't ask me before I've
put the first bite in my mouth or while I'm chewing.
wrote:
put the first bite in my mouth or while I'm chewing.
Ed Pawlowski
Mar 11, 2012, 8:02:20 AM3/11/12
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On Sat, 10 Mar 2012 22:24:06 -0800, sf <s...@geemail.com> wrote:
>When a server says something stupid like that, you can bet the house
>that it's part of their "training".
Last week a server asked, "Is everything OK, my friends" We just met
>When a server says something stupid like that, you can bet the house
>that it's part of their "training".
and already she considered us her friend. I wonder if she will send
us a greeting card at Christmas?
Ophelia
Mar 11, 2012, 8:20:14 AM3/11/12
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> On Sat, 10 Mar 2012 16:08:33 -0800 (PST), Kalmia wrote:
>
>> On Mar 10, 3:21 pm, Terry Pulliam Burd <ntpull...@spambot.net> wrote:
>>>
>>> When did it become de rigueur for servers to inquire, "How is
>>> everything tasting?"
>>
>> You forgot the 'you guys' part.
>
> Amazing how universal that phrase is. Here we add "y'all".
>
>> On Mar 10, 3:21 pm, Terry Pulliam Burd <ntpull...@spambot.net> wrote:
>>>
>>> When did it become de rigueur for servers to inquire, "How is
>>> everything tasting?"
>>
>> You forgot the 'you guys' part.
>
We don't do the 'y'all' thing here - yet, but 'you guys' is fairly common
... even our eldest grandaughters says it to us <??????>
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Mar 11, 2012, 8:20:46 AM3/11/12
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Mar 11, 2012, 8:21:49 AM3/11/12
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S Viemeister
Mar 11, 2012, 8:32:58 AM3/11/12
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say 'you guys'.
S Viemeister
Mar 11, 2012, 8:34:41 AM3/11/12
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representative called me 'my dear friend'.
Janet
Mar 11, 2012, 8:49:54 AM3/11/12
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In article <9s3kbr...@mid.individual.net>, firs...@lastname.oc.ku
says...
Southern States you-all.
Janet
says...
> >
> I've heard Glaswegian waitresses say 'youse', where a NJ waitress would
> say 'you guys'.
Hen, Glaswegian youse, is much older than you guys, more equivalent to
> I've heard Glaswegian waitresses say 'youse', where a NJ waitress would
> say 'you guys'.
Southern States you-all.
Janet
S Viemeister
Mar 11, 2012, 8:56:20 AM3/11/12
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Janet
Mar 11, 2012, 9:06:57 AM3/11/12
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In article <9s3kf2...@mid.individual.net>, firs...@lastname.oc.ku
says...
> I had to call British Telecom's customer service last week - the
> representative called me 'my dear friend'.
How lovely! I hope they shared their home address so you could drop in
for a coffee or to borrow an onion.
Janet
says...
> I had to call British Telecom's customer service last week - the
> representative called me 'my dear friend'.
for a coffee or to borrow an onion.
Janet
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Mar 11, 2012, 9:36:52 AM3/11/12
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Mar 11, 2012, 9:37:20 AM3/11/12
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Mar 11, 2012, 9:39:58 AM3/11/12
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Mar 11, 2012, 10:21:39 AM3/11/12
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Mar 11, 2012, 10:23:07 AM3/11/12
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S Viemeister
Mar 11, 2012, 10:30:35 AM3/11/12
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On 3/11/2012 10:23 AM, Ophelia wrote:
> <firs...@lastname.oc.ku> wrote
>>>>>>> Terry Pulliam Burd <ntpull...@spambot.net>
> <firs...@lastname.oc.ku> wrote
>> On 3/11/2012 9:36 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>>> <firs...@lastname.oc.ku> wrote
>>>> On 3/11/2012 8:20 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>>>>> "Sqwertz" <swe...@cluemail.compost> wrote
>>>>>> Kalmia wrote:
>>>>> "Sqwertz" <swe...@cluemail.compost> wrote
>>>>>>> Terry Pulliam Burd <ntpull...@spambot.net>
>>>>>>>> When did it become de rigueur for servers to inquire, "How is
>>>>>>>> everything tasting?"
>>>>>>> You forgot the 'you guys' part.
>>>>>> Amazing how universal that phrase is. Here we add "y'all".
>>>>>
>>>>> We don't do the 'y'all' thing here - yet, but 'you guys' is fairly
>>>>> common ... even our eldest grandaughters says it to us <??????>
>>>>>
>>>> I've heard Glaswegian waitresses say 'youse', where a NJ waitress
>>>> would say 'you guys'.
>>>
>>> Many say 'youse' :))
>>>
>> I dinnae.
>
> Neither dae ah!
>
If ah wiz tae dae it, ma mither wid flick me wi a damp cloot.
>>>>>>>> everything tasting?"
>>>>>>> You forgot the 'you guys' part.
>>>>>> Amazing how universal that phrase is. Here we add "y'all".
>>>>>
>>>>> We don't do the 'y'all' thing here - yet, but 'you guys' is fairly
>>>>> common ... even our eldest grandaughters says it to us <??????>
>>>>>
>>>> I've heard Glaswegian waitresses say 'youse', where a NJ waitress
>>>> would say 'you guys'.
>>>
>>> Many say 'youse' :))
>>>
>> I dinnae.
>
> Neither dae ah!
>
Janet
Mar 11, 2012, 10:32:23 AM3/11/12
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S Viemeister
Mar 11, 2012, 10:48:06 AM3/11/12
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Ophelia
Mar 11, 2012, 11:28:51 AM3/11/12
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S Viemeister
Mar 11, 2012, 11:57:19 AM3/11/12
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On 3/11/2012 11:28 AM, Ophelia wrote:
> "S Viemeister" <firs...@lastname.oc.ku> wrote
> "S Viemeister" <firs...@lastname.oc.ku> wrote
>> On 3/11/2012 10:23 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>>> <firs...@lastname.oc.ku> wrote
>>>> On 3/11/2012 9:36 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>>>>> <firs...@lastname.oc.ku> wrote
>>>>>> On 3/11/2012 8:20 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>>>>>>> "Sqwertz" <swe...@cluemail.compost> wrote
>>>>>>>> Kalmia wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Terry Pulliam Burd <ntpull...@spambot.net>
>>>>>>>>>> When did it become de rigueur for servers to inquire, "How is
>>>>>>>>>> everything tasting?"
>>>>>>>>> You forgot the 'you guys' part.
>>>>>>>> Amazing how universal that phrase is. Here we add "y'all".
>>>>>>> We don't do the 'y'all' thing here - yet, but 'you guys' is fairly
>>>>>>> common ... even our eldest grandaughters says it to us <??????>
>>>>>> I've heard Glaswegian waitresses say 'youse', where a NJ waitress
>>>>>> would say 'you guys'.
>>>>> Many say 'youse' :))
>>>> I dinnae.
>>> Neither dae ah!
>>>
>> If ah wiz tae dae it, ma mither wid flick me wi a damp cloot.
>
> Fae beyond?
>
Aye. She's a gey strong soul.
>>> <firs...@lastname.oc.ku> wrote
>>>> On 3/11/2012 9:36 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>>>>> <firs...@lastname.oc.ku> wrote
>>>>>> On 3/11/2012 8:20 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>>>>>>> "Sqwertz" <swe...@cluemail.compost> wrote
>>>>>>>> Kalmia wrote:
>>>>>>>>> Terry Pulliam Burd <ntpull...@spambot.net>
>>>>>>>>>> When did it become de rigueur for servers to inquire, "How is
>>>>>>>>>> everything tasting?"
>>>>>>>>> You forgot the 'you guys' part.
>>>>>>>> Amazing how universal that phrase is. Here we add "y'all".
>>>>>>> We don't do the 'y'all' thing here - yet, but 'you guys' is fairly
>>>>>>> common ... even our eldest grandaughters says it to us <??????>
>>>>>> I've heard Glaswegian waitresses say 'youse', where a NJ waitress
>>>>>> would say 'you guys'.
>>>>> Many say 'youse' :))
>>>> I dinnae.
>>> Neither dae ah!
>>>
>> If ah wiz tae dae it, ma mither wid flick me wi a damp cloot.
>
> Fae beyond?
>
jmcquown
Mar 11, 2012, 12:11:54 PM3/11/12
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Same thing as when they insist on saying, "Hi, my name is ___ and I'll be
your your server." I haven't seen the show but I worked as a server in my
younger days. I hated having to state the obvious. As if they didn't
already know from the uniform and the order ticket(s) I had in my hand.
Jill
your your server." I haven't seen the show but I worked as a server in my
younger days. I hated having to state the obvious. As if they didn't
already know from the uniform and the order ticket(s) I had in my hand.
Jill
Ophelia
Mar 11, 2012, 12:22:26 PM3/11/12
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sf
Mar 11, 2012, 12:27:17 PM3/11/12
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manage to survive on Usenet.
sf
Mar 11, 2012, 12:30:30 PM3/11/12
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On Sun, 11 Mar 2012 12:20:46 -0000, "Ophelia" <Oph...@Elsinore.me.uk>
wrote:
I always suppose they time it while you're chewing to avoid listening
to any verbal feedback. They've done what their training requires and
they don't care what the response is. If you don't spit it out and
declare it swill, they're okay with whatever nonverbal reaction you
can muster.
wrote:
to any verbal feedback. They've done what their training requires and
they don't care what the response is. If you don't spit it out and
declare it swill, they're okay with whatever nonverbal reaction you
can muster.
Ophelia
Mar 11, 2012, 12:36:57 PM3/11/12
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Hmmm I see. In that case, I would keep chewing silently and keep a good
stare going at them. Let them wait until you are finished and then you can
reply, if you feel like it! If not, take another bite... I am sure they
will get the message:) But then I can be mean, sometimes:) Heck, don't let
them bully you, girl!!!
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stare going at them. Let them wait until you are finished and then you can
reply, if you feel like it! If not, take another bite... I am sure they
will get the message:) But then I can be mean, sometimes:) Heck, don't let
them bully you, girl!!!
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Gary
Mar 11, 2012, 1:33:12 PM3/11/12
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Ophelia wrote:
>
> "Sqwertz" <swe...@cluemail.compost> wrote in message
> news:1jvyr33l2bwfv$.dlg@sqwertz.com...
> > On Sat, 10 Mar 2012 16:08:33 -0800 (PST), Kalmia wrote:
> >
> >> On Mar 10, 3:21 pm, Terry Pulliam Burd <ntpull...@spambot.net> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> When did it become de rigueur for servers to inquire, "How is
> >>> everything tasting?"
> >>
> >> You forgot the 'you guys' part.
> >
> > Amazing how universal that phrase is. Here we add "y'all".
>
> We don't do the 'y'all' thing here
It's a common thing here in Virginia.
>
> "Sqwertz" <swe...@cluemail.compost> wrote in message
> news:1jvyr33l2bwfv$.dlg@sqwertz.com...
> > On Sat, 10 Mar 2012 16:08:33 -0800 (PST), Kalmia wrote:
> >
> >> On Mar 10, 3:21 pm, Terry Pulliam Burd <ntpull...@spambot.net> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> When did it become de rigueur for servers to inquire, "How is
> >>> everything tasting?"
> >>
> >> You forgot the 'you guys' part.
> >
> > Amazing how universal that phrase is. Here we add "y'all".
>
> We don't do the 'y'all' thing here
Gary
Gary
Mar 11, 2012, 1:34:08 PM3/11/12
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Gary
Gary
Mar 11, 2012, 1:39:41 PM3/11/12
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If I was a server, I would say, "How's the food? If you don't like it, BITE
ME....I didn't cook the damn stuff."
Oh ok, I wouldn't really say that.
Gary
Janet
Mar 11, 2012, 1:42:36 PM3/11/12
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In article <4F5CE210...@att.net>, g.ma...@att.net says...
Glasgow has a big cultural crossover with the Irish, who also say youse.
No doubt the Irish in USA do too.
Janet UK
No doubt the Irish in USA do too.
Janet UK
Ed Pawlowski
Mar 11, 2012, 2:49:22 PM3/11/12
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On Sun, 11 Mar 2012 12:39:41 -0500, Gary <g.ma...@att.net> wrote:
>sf wrote:
>>
>> On Sun, 11 Mar 2012 08:02:20 -0400, Ed Pawlowski <e...@snet.net> wrote:
>>
>> > On Sat, 10 Mar 2012 22:24:06 -0800, sf <s...@geemail.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > >When a server says something stupid like that, you can bet the house
>> > >that it's part of their "training".
>> >
>> > Last week a server asked, "Is everything OK, my friends" We just met
>> > and already she considered us her friend. I wonder if she will send
>> > us a greeting card at Christmas?
>>
>> Your reaction seems hypersensitive to me and makes me wonder how you
>> manage to survive on Usenet
>
>I agree. It's just a friendly greeting.
>
>Gary
>sf wrote:
>>
>> On Sun, 11 Mar 2012 08:02:20 -0400, Ed Pawlowski <e...@snet.net> wrote:
>>
>> > On Sat, 10 Mar 2012 22:24:06 -0800, sf <s...@geemail.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > >When a server says something stupid like that, you can bet the house
>> > >that it's part of their "training".
>> >
>> > Last week a server asked, "Is everything OK, my friends" We just met
>> > and already she considered us her friend. I wonder if she will send
>> > us a greeting card at Christmas?
>>
>> Your reaction seems hypersensitive to me and makes me wonder how you
>> manage to survive on Usenet
>
>I agree. It's just a friendly greeting.
>
Around the fourth time it stuck out as a bit odd. She was a nice
enough person and competent, just that I use a different definition
for friends and acquaintances. She was tipped well anyway.
sf
Mar 11, 2012, 3:27:03 PM3/11/12
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On Sun, 11 Mar 2012 12:11:54 -0400, "jmcquown" <j_mc...@comcast.net>
wrote:
requirement. I can read, so I'd know their names if I cared enough to
look. If they aren't wearing name tags and I really, really want to
know - I'll ask. How's that for a novel concept? ;)
The practice that drove me right up the wall was when they wanted
servers to get down to the customers level, so most of those poor
people had to kneel.
Note to Management: They'll be my friend if I return enough times that
they recognize me. Until then, I'm happy with prompt and cordial
service. Just bring me water and a menu ASAP!
wrote:
> >
> Same thing as when they insist on saying, "Hi, my name is ___ and I'll be
> your your server." I haven't seen the show but I worked as a server in my
> younger days. I hated having to state the obvious. As if they didn't
> already know from the uniform and the order ticket(s) I had in my hand.
>
Thank you! I don't blame them for it because I know it's a job
> Same thing as when they insist on saying, "Hi, my name is ___ and I'll be
> your your server." I haven't seen the show but I worked as a server in my
> younger days. I hated having to state the obvious. As if they didn't
> already know from the uniform and the order ticket(s) I had in my hand.
>
requirement. I can read, so I'd know their names if I cared enough to
look. If they aren't wearing name tags and I really, really want to
know - I'll ask. How's that for a novel concept? ;)
The practice that drove me right up the wall was when they wanted
servers to get down to the customers level, so most of those poor
people had to kneel.
Note to Management: They'll be my friend if I return enough times that
they recognize me. Until then, I'm happy with prompt and cordial
service. Just bring me water and a menu ASAP!
sf
Mar 11, 2012, 3:36:50 PM3/11/12
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On Sun, 11 Mar 2012 16:36:57 -0000, "Ophelia" <Oph...@Elsinore.me.uk>
wrote:
> Hmmm I see. In that case, I would keep chewing silently and keep a good
> stare going at them. Let them wait until you are finished and then you can
> reply, if you feel like it! If not, take another bite... I am sure they
> will get the message:) But then I can be mean, sometimes:) Heck, don't let
> them bully you, girl!!!
What on earth are you talking about? This sounds like another
cultural chasm between GB and America. Asking is a job requirement
for them, they aren't doing it to pass the time of day. They want to
get back to their job, not hold a conversation. A smile, nod or
thumbs up is sufficient. It's called understanding the position
they're in and being polite to your server.
wrote:
> Hmmm I see. In that case, I would keep chewing silently and keep a good
> stare going at them. Let them wait until you are finished and then you can
> reply, if you feel like it! If not, take another bite... I am sure they
> will get the message:) But then I can be mean, sometimes:) Heck, don't let
> them bully you, girl!!!
cultural chasm between GB and America. Asking is a job requirement
for them, they aren't doing it to pass the time of day. They want to
get back to their job, not hold a conversation. A smile, nod or
thumbs up is sufficient. It's called understanding the position
they're in and being polite to your server.
Ophelia
Mar 11, 2012, 3:45:25 PM3/11/12
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news:m5vpl71h1vlescjgl...@4ax.com...
> What on earth are you talking about? This sounds like another
> cultural chasm between GB and America. Asking is a job requirement
> for them, they aren't doing it to pass the time of day. They want to
> get back to their job, not hold a conversation. A smile, nod or
> thumbs up is sufficient. It's called understanding the position
> they're in and being polite to your server.
<sigh> then don't moan that they always come to ask as soon as your mouth
is full!!!!!!!!!
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> What on earth are you talking about? This sounds like another
> cultural chasm between GB and America. Asking is a job requirement
> for them, they aren't doing it to pass the time of day. They want to
> get back to their job, not hold a conversation. A smile, nod or
> thumbs up is sufficient. It's called understanding the position
> they're in and being polite to your server.
is full!!!!!!!!!
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http://www.shop.helpforheroes.org.uk/
sf
Mar 11, 2012, 4:46:23 PM3/11/12
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On Sun, 11 Mar 2012 19:45:25 -0000, "Ophelia" <Oph...@Elsinore.me.uk>
wrote:
Don't be so dense. I *commented* that's what some of them do (I
wasn't moaning or whining - it was just a COMMENT) - the subtext is
THEY DON'T WANT TO TALK TO YOU, but they're required to ask. It's
part of their JOB. I wasn't being snide or making fun of them as
others in this thread have done, so if you can't tell the difference,
again - it's another example of the cultural chasm between GB and
America.
wrote:
wasn't moaning or whining - it was just a COMMENT) - the subtext is
THEY DON'T WANT TO TALK TO YOU, but they're required to ask. It's
part of their JOB. I wasn't being snide or making fun of them as
others in this thread have done, so if you can't tell the difference,
again - it's another example of the cultural chasm between GB and
America.
Ophelia
Mar 11, 2012, 5:00:29 PM3/11/12
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BillyZoom
Mar 11, 2012, 5:09:00 PM3/11/12
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On Mar 11, 12:36 pm, "Ophelia" <Ophe...@Elsinore.me.uk> wrote:
> "sf" <s...@geemail.com> wrote in message
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> > On Sun, 11 Mar 2012 12:20:46 -0000, "Ophelia" <Ophe...@Elsinore.me.uk>
> "sf" <s...@geemail.com> wrote in message
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> >> > On Sat, 10 Mar 2012 19:36:16 -0700, gloria p <gpues...@comcast.net>
How about I come to your job and fuck with you? Would that be cool?
Maybe just take a little extra of your time so you get in trouble.
Your waiter/waitress doesn't give a shit if you're satisfied. They're
fulfilling an obligation and they probably already knew you were a
cunt. In fact, they're probably just asking to see if you can taste
that little sprinkle of feces they served you. The service industry is
full of people who are expert at spotting and fucking with assholes
like you. Bon Apetit!
BillyZoom
Mar 11, 2012, 5:25:05 PM3/11/12
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On Mar 11, 5:00 pm, "Ophelia" <Ophe...@Elsinore.me.uk> wrote:
> "sf" <s...@geemail.com> wrote in message
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> > On Sun, 11 Mar 2012 19:45:25 -0000, "Ophelia" <Ophe...@Elsinore.me.uk>
> "sf" <s...@geemail.com> wrote in message
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> >> "sf" <s...@geemail.com> wrote in message
> >>news:m5vpl71h1vlescjgl...@4ax.com...
>
> >> > What on earth are you talking about? This sounds like another
> >> > cultural chasm between GB and America. Asking is a job requirement
> >> > for them, they aren't doing it to pass the time of day. They want to
> >> > get back to their job, not hold a conversation. A smile, nod or
> >> > thumbs up is sufficient. It's called understanding the position
> >> > they're in and being polite to your server.
>
> >> <sigh> then don't moan that they always come to ask as soon as your
> >> mouth
> >> is full!!!!!!!!!
>
> > Don't be so dense. I *commented* that's what some of them do (I
> > wasn't moaning or whining - it was just a COMMENT) - the subtext is
> > THEY DON'T WANT TO TALK TO YOU, but they're required to ask. It's
> > part of their JOB. I wasn't being snide or making fun of them as
> > others in this thread have done, so if you can't tell the difference,
> > again - it's another example of the cultural chasm between GB and
> > America.
>
> <smile>
>
> --http://www.shop.helpforheroes.org.uk/
Oh Shit! I't didn't register with me that you're British. That
>
> >> "sf" <s...@geemail.com> wrote in message
> >>news:m5vpl71h1vlescjgl...@4ax.com...
>
> >> > What on earth are you talking about? This sounds like another
> >> > cultural chasm between GB and America. Asking is a job requirement
> >> > for them, they aren't doing it to pass the time of day. They want to
> >> > get back to their job, not hold a conversation. A smile, nod or
> >> > thumbs up is sufficient. It's called understanding the position
> >> > they're in and being polite to your server.
>
> >> <sigh> then don't moan that they always come to ask as soon as your
> >> mouth
> >> is full!!!!!!!!!
>
> > Don't be so dense. I *commented* that's what some of them do (I
> > wasn't moaning or whining - it was just a COMMENT) - the subtext is
> > THEY DON'T WANT TO TALK TO YOU, but they're required to ask. It's
> > part of their JOB. I wasn't being snide or making fun of them as
> > others in this thread have done, so if you can't tell the difference,
> > again - it's another example of the cultural chasm between GB and
> > America.
>
> <smile>
>
> --http://www.shop.helpforheroes.org.uk/
explains a lot. Repressed, Passive-Aggressive Assholes. Your behavior
probably just passes for normal over there. I remember the first time
someone in England was rude to me (my first day there). It was
confusing, because Americans at least give some verbal cues. Brits are
just snotty with a smile. I guess they can get away with it because
they're such a world power in...<snork>.
Atomic Veteran In Colorado
Mar 11, 2012, 6:23:51 PM3/11/12
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U THINK I NEED TO READ THE WHOLE THREAD IN EVERY POST..?
THAT'S A LOT OF SCROLLING TO GET TO THE BOTTOM FOR THE NEXT
REMARK...SHEEESH.!!!!!
~~Wayne~~
THAT'S A LOT OF SCROLLING TO GET TO THE BOTTOM FOR THE NEXT
REMARK...SHEEESH.!!!!!
~~Wayne~~
sf
Mar 11, 2012, 6:49:12 PM3/11/12
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Leonard Blaisdell
Mar 11, 2012, 11:24:55 PM3/11/12
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In article
<9223bc26-22c7-4516...@w29g2000yqw.googlegroups.com>,
to be from knuckle dragging apes spitting at each other, barely able to
speak at all. I yearn to be able to utter or to be the recipient of a
top of the line English putdown. Not online though! Daniel Hannan would
be able to do the job quickly and efficiently should he show up at my
house.
leo
<9223bc26-22c7-4516...@w29g2000yqw.googlegroups.com>,
BillyZoom <meda...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Oh Shit! I't didn't register with me that you're British. That
> explains a lot. Repressed, Passive-Aggressive Assholes. Your behavior
> probably just passes for normal over there.
Well done debates in Parliament make our congressional squabbles appear
> Oh Shit! I't didn't register with me that you're British. That
> explains a lot. Repressed, Passive-Aggressive Assholes. Your behavior
> probably just passes for normal over there.
to be from knuckle dragging apes spitting at each other, barely able to
speak at all. I yearn to be able to utter or to be the recipient of a
top of the line English putdown. Not online though! Daniel Hannan would
be able to do the job quickly and efficiently should he show up at my
house.
leo
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Tim May
Mar 12, 2012, 2:36:20 AM3/12/12
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On 2012-03-11 12:20:14 +0000, Ophelia said:
> "Sqwertz" <swe...@cluemail.compost> wrote in message
> news:1jvyr33l2bwfv$.dlg@sqwertz.com...
>> On Sat, 10 Mar 2012 16:08:33 -0800 (PST), Kalmia wrote:
>>
> "Sqwertz" <swe...@cluemail.compost> wrote in message
> news:1jvyr33l2bwfv$.dlg@sqwertz.com...
>> On Sat, 10 Mar 2012 16:08:33 -0800 (PST), Kalmia wrote:
>>
>>> On Mar 10, 3:21 pm, Terry Pulliam Burd <ntpull...@spambot.net> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> When did it become de rigueur for servers to inquire, "How is
>>>> everything tasting?"
>>>
>>>>
>>>> When did it become de rigueur for servers to inquire, "How is
>>>> everything tasting?"
>>>
>>> You forgot the 'you guys' part.
>>
>> Amazing how universal that phrase is. Here we add "y'all".
>
> We don't do the 'y'all' thing here - yet, but 'you guys' is fairly
> common ... even our eldest grandaughters says it to us <??????>
"Hey, weren't you the guy who sat next to me in chemistry class?"
>>
>> Amazing how universal that phrase is. Here we add "y'all".
>
> We don't do the 'y'all' thing here - yet, but 'you guys' is fairly
> common ... even our eldest grandaughters says it to us <??????>
That should set those "guys" who are female back on their asses.
--
Tim May
Tim May
Mar 12, 2012, 2:40:42 AM3/12/12
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On 2012-03-11 12:32:58 +0000, S Viemeister said:
> On 3/11/2012 8:20 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>>
> On 3/11/2012 8:20 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>>
>> "Sqwertz" <swe...@cluemail.compost> wrote in message
>> news:1jvyr33l2bwfv$.dlg@sqwertz.com...
>>> On Sat, 10 Mar 2012 16:08:33 -0800 (PST), Kalmia wrote:
>>>
>>>> On Mar 10, 3:21 pm, Terry Pulliam Burd <ntpull...@spambot.net> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> When did it become de rigueur for servers to inquire, "How is
>>>>> everything tasting?"
>>>>
>>>> You forgot the 'you guys' part.
>>>
>>> Amazing how universal that phrase is. Here we add "y'all".
>>
>> We don't do the 'y'all' thing here - yet, but 'you guys' is fairly
>> common ... even our eldest grandaughters says it to us <??????>
>>
>> news:1jvyr33l2bwfv$.dlg@sqwertz.com...
>>> On Sat, 10 Mar 2012 16:08:33 -0800 (PST), Kalmia wrote:
>>>
>>>> On Mar 10, 3:21 pm, Terry Pulliam Burd <ntpull...@spambot.net> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> When did it become de rigueur for servers to inquire, "How is
>>>>> everything tasting?"
>>>>
>>>> You forgot the 'you guys' part.
>>>
>>> Amazing how universal that phrase is. Here we add "y'all".
>>
>> We don't do the 'y'all' thing here - yet, but 'you guys' is fairly
>> common ... even our eldest grandaughters says it to us <??????>
>>
> I've heard Glaswegian waitresses say 'youse', where a NJ waitress would
> say 'you guys'.
"Youse" or "you all" is vastly preferable to "you guys."
> say 'you guys'.
While I've never been a waitress, my usual is "You folks."
Like I said, when I hear "How are you guys doing?," my inclination is
to say something like "Say, aren't you the guy who sat next to me in
history class?"
(Assuming it's a female. And females are the main users of the "You
guys" phrase.)
--
Tim May
Steve Pope
Mar 12, 2012, 2:49:34 AM3/12/12
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On 2012-03-11 12:20:14 +0000, Ophelia said:
> We don't do the 'y'all' thing here - yet, but 'you guys' is fairly
> common ... even our eldest grandaughters says it to us <??????>
That's interesting, at the moment, because my Italian instructor
> We don't do the 'y'all' thing here - yet, but 'you guys' is fairly
> common ... even our eldest grandaughters says it to us <??????>
uses "you guys" as the general-purpose translation of the second
person plural. Her fluency in English was acquired in India.
Steve
Tim May
Mar 12, 2012, 3:20:56 AM3/12/12
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something she learned in Ragheadistan, your problem.
(When I talk to a German speaker, as part of my recent effort to brush
up on my German, I sure as hell don't get it from some mongrelized
speaker of German.)
And some others in foreign countries--and in the benighted states--are
probably now learning that the correct usages are:
"Nigga, what up?"
"Dudes, how're they hangin'?" (often said by chicks to other chicks,
or to mixed company)
When women began referring to other women as "dude," long after blacks
began referring to all other blacks as "nigga" and "nigger" and
"niggaz," while also demanding that any use of the "N-word" be
trumpeted all over the bullshitosphere, I realized even more so what a
farce it all is. The nigger is gutterizing himself while calling his
own people niggers. A lot like the way the queer hates it when heteros
use the word queer but then refers to his fellow perverts as Queer
Nation, Queer Studies, "queer history," etc. Fucking degenerates, all.
"Queer Nation demands that Rush Limbaugh apologize for using the word
"queer" to describe persyns who are alternately-sexualled."
As Alice said, "queerer and queerer."
--
Tim May
Ophelia
Mar 12, 2012, 5:49:49 AM3/12/12
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"Sqwertz" <swe...@cluemail.compost> wrote in message
> the willies.
>
> :-)
;)
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Ophelia
Mar 12, 2012, 5:51:19 AM3/12/12
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"Tim May" <tc...@att.net> wrote in message
news:2012031123404294544-tcmay@attnet...
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Ophelia
Mar 12, 2012, 5:54:29 AM3/12/12
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news:2012031200205681914-tcmay@attnet...
English with no slang. They speak in a way commonly spoken in England in
the mid 20th C.
--
http://www.shop.helpforheroes.org.uk/
> On 2012-03-12 06:49:34 +0000, Steve Pope said:
>
>> On 2012-03-11 12:20:14 +0000, Ophelia said:
>>
>>> We don't do the 'y'all' thing here - yet, but 'you guys' is fairly
>>> common ... even our eldest grandaughters says it to us <??????>
>>
>> That's interesting, at the moment, because my Italian instructor
>> uses "you guys" as the general-purpose translation of the second
>> person plural. Her fluency in English was acquired in India.
>
> A fucking degenerate incompetent. If you trust her English from something
> she learned in Ragheadistan, your problem.
I have lived in India and I can assure you that they speak very correct
>
>> On 2012-03-11 12:20:14 +0000, Ophelia said:
>>
>>> We don't do the 'y'all' thing here - yet, but 'you guys' is fairly
>>> common ... even our eldest grandaughters says it to us <??????>
>>
>> That's interesting, at the moment, because my Italian instructor
>> uses "you guys" as the general-purpose translation of the second
>> person plural. Her fluency in English was acquired in India.
>
> A fucking degenerate incompetent. If you trust her English from something
> she learned in Ragheadistan, your problem.
English with no slang. They speak in a way commonly spoken in England in
the mid 20th C.
--
http://www.shop.helpforheroes.org.uk/
Janet
Mar 12, 2012, 7:15:01 AM3/12/12
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In article <2012031123404294544-tcmay@attnet>, tc...@att.net says...
Janet
>
> On 2012-03-11 12:32:58 +0000, S Viemeister said:
>
> > On 3/11/2012 8:20 AM, Ophelia wrote:
> >>
> >> "Sqwertz" <swe...@cluemail.compost> wrote in message
> >> news:1jvyr33l2bwfv$.dlg@sqwertz.com...
> >>> On Sat, 10 Mar 2012 16:08:33 -0800 (PST), Kalmia wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> On Mar 10, 3:21 pm, Terry Pulliam Burd <ntpull...@spambot.net> wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>> When did it become de rigueur for servers to inquire, "How is
> >>>>> everything tasting?"
> >>>>
> >>>> You forgot the 'you guys' part.
> >>>
> >>> Amazing how universal that phrase is. Here we add "y'all".
> >>
> >> We don't do the 'y'all' thing here - yet, but 'you guys' is fairly
> >> common ... even our eldest grandaughters says it to us <??????>
> >>
> > I've heard Glaswegian waitresses say 'youse', where a NJ waitress would
> > say 'you guys'.
>
> "Youse" or "you all" is vastly preferable to "you guys."
>
> While I've never been a waitress, my usual is "You folks."
Not advisable in Glasgow.
> On 2012-03-11 12:32:58 +0000, S Viemeister said:
>
> > On 3/11/2012 8:20 AM, Ophelia wrote:
> >>
> >> "Sqwertz" <swe...@cluemail.compost> wrote in message
> >> news:1jvyr33l2bwfv$.dlg@sqwertz.com...
> >>> On Sat, 10 Mar 2012 16:08:33 -0800 (PST), Kalmia wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> On Mar 10, 3:21 pm, Terry Pulliam Burd <ntpull...@spambot.net> wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>> When did it become de rigueur for servers to inquire, "How is
> >>>>> everything tasting?"
> >>>>
> >>>> You forgot the 'you guys' part.
> >>>
> >>> Amazing how universal that phrase is. Here we add "y'all".
> >>
> >> We don't do the 'y'all' thing here - yet, but 'you guys' is fairly
> >> common ... even our eldest grandaughters says it to us <??????>
> >>
> > I've heard Glaswegian waitresses say 'youse', where a NJ waitress would
> > say 'you guys'.
>
> "Youse" or "you all" is vastly preferable to "you guys."
>
> While I've never been a waitress, my usual is "You folks."
Janet
S Viemeister
Mar 12, 2012, 7:34:21 AM3/12/12
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On 3/12/2012 5:51 AM, Ophelia wrote:
> "Tim May" <tc...@att.net> wrote
married, for that matter!) female called a 'guy'.
> "Tim May" <tc...@att.net> wrote
>> On 2012-03-11 12:32:58 +0000, S Viemeister said:
>>> On 3/11/2012 8:20 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>>>> "Sqwertz" <swe...@cluemail.compost> wrote
>>> On 3/11/2012 8:20 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>>>> "Sqwertz" <swe...@cluemail.compost> wrote
>>>>> On Sat, 10 Mar 2012 16:08:33 -0800 (PST), Kalmia wrote:
>>>>>> Terry Pulliam Burd <ntpull...@spambot.net> wrote:
>>>>>>> When did it become de rigueur for servers to inquire, "How is
>>>>>>> everything tasting?"
>>>>>> You forgot the 'you guys' part.
>>>>> Amazing how universal that phrase is. Here we add "y'all".
>>>> We don't do the 'y'all' thing here - yet, but 'you guys' is fairly
>>>> common ... even our eldest grandaughters says it to us <??????>
>>> I've heard Glaswegian waitresses say 'youse', where a NJ waitress
>>> would say 'you guys'.
>> "Youse" or "you all" is vastly preferable to "you guys."
>> While I've never been a waitress, my usual is "You folks."
>>
>> Like I said, when I hear "How are you guys doing?," my inclination is
>> to say something like "Say, aren't you the guy who sat next to me in
>> history class?"
>>
>> (Assuming it's a female. And females are the main users of the "You
>> guys" phrase.)
>
> I hear females say 'you guys' to other females here!
>
Yes, when used in the plural - but I've never heard a single (or
>>>>>> Terry Pulliam Burd <ntpull...@spambot.net> wrote:
>>>>>>> When did it become de rigueur for servers to inquire, "How is
>>>>>>> everything tasting?"
>>>>>> You forgot the 'you guys' part.
>>>>> Amazing how universal that phrase is. Here we add "y'all".
>>>> We don't do the 'y'all' thing here - yet, but 'you guys' is fairly
>>>> common ... even our eldest grandaughters says it to us <??????>
>>> I've heard Glaswegian waitresses say 'youse', where a NJ waitress
>>> would say 'you guys'.
>> "Youse" or "you all" is vastly preferable to "you guys."
>> While I've never been a waitress, my usual is "You folks."
>>
>> Like I said, when I hear "How are you guys doing?," my inclination is
>> to say something like "Say, aren't you the guy who sat next to me in
>> history class?"
>>
>> (Assuming it's a female. And females are the main users of the "You
>> guys" phrase.)
>
> I hear females say 'you guys' to other females here!
>
married, for that matter!) female called a 'guy'.
S Viemeister
Mar 12, 2012, 7:37:14 AM3/12/12
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On 3/12/2012 7:15 AM, Janet wrote:
> tc...@att.net says...
>> On 2012-03-11 12:32:58 +0000, S Viemeister said:
>>> On 3/11/2012 8:20 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>>>> "Sqwertz"<swe...@cluemail.compost> wrote
> tc...@att.net says...
>> On 2012-03-11 12:32:58 +0000, S Viemeister said:
>>> On 3/11/2012 8:20 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>>>> "Sqwertz"<swe...@cluemail.compost> wrote
>>>>> On Sat, 10 Mar 2012 16:08:33 -0800 (PST), Kalmia wrote:
>>>>>> Terry Pulliam Burd<ntpull...@spambot.net> wrote:
>>>>>>> When did it become de rigueur for servers to inquire, "How is
>>>>>>> everything tasting?"
>>>>>> You forgot the 'you guys' part.
>>>>> Amazing how universal that phrase is. Here we add "y'all".
>>>>
>>>> We don't do the 'y'all' thing here - yet, but 'you guys' is fairly
>>>> common ... even our eldest grandaughters says it to us<??????>
>>>>
>>> I've heard Glaswegian waitresses say 'youse', where a NJ waitress would
>>> say 'you guys'.
>>
>> "Youse" or "you all" is vastly preferable to "you guys."
>>
>> While I've never been a waitress, my usual is "You folks."
>
> Not advisable in Glasgow.
>
<Mops coffee from keyboard.>
>>>>>> Terry Pulliam Burd<ntpull...@spambot.net> wrote:
>>>>>>> When did it become de rigueur for servers to inquire, "How is
>>>>>>> everything tasting?"
>>>>>> You forgot the 'you guys' part.
>>>>> Amazing how universal that phrase is. Here we add "y'all".
>>>>
>>>> We don't do the 'y'all' thing here - yet, but 'you guys' is fairly
>>>> common ... even our eldest grandaughters says it to us<??????>
>>>>
>>> I've heard Glaswegian waitresses say 'youse', where a NJ waitress would
>>> say 'you guys'.
>>
>> "Youse" or "you all" is vastly preferable to "you guys."
>>
>> While I've never been a waitress, my usual is "You folks."
>
> Not advisable in Glasgow.
>
Ophelia
Mar 12, 2012, 7:47:58 AM3/12/12
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"S Viemeister" <firs...@lastname.oc.ku> wrote in message
>> I hear females say 'you guys' to other females here!
>>
> Yes, when used in the plural - but I've never heard a single (or married,
> for that matter!) female called a 'guy'.
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Nancy Young
Mar 12, 2012, 9:53:37 AM3/12/12
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On 3/12/2012 5:51 AM, Ophelia wrote:
> I hear females say 'you guys' to other females here!
Works for me. It's not gender specific where I live. And
I'd way rather be called 'you guys' than 'you gals' ... UGH.
nancy
Ophelia
Mar 12, 2012, 9:59:55 AM3/12/12
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Nancy Young
Mar 12, 2012, 10:05:05 AM3/12/12
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some way, like being a woman is a bad thing. Pretty insulting.
I don't have a problem being called 'you guys' when there's more
than one of us. You guys want to go out for lunch? What's to
get excited about, it doesn't bother me. If someone called me
a guy, I'd just think that was weird but it wouldn't upset me.
nancy
sf
Mar 12, 2012, 10:59:10 AM3/12/12
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On Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:59:55 -0000, "Ophelia" <Oph...@Elsinore.me.uk>
wrote:
>
> "Nancy Young" <replyto@inemail> wrote in message
> news:4f5dffe2$0$10900$882e...@usenet-news.net...
> > On 3/12/2012 5:51 AM, Ophelia wrote:
> >
> >> I hear females say 'you guys' to other females here!
> >
> > Works for me. It's not gender specific where I live. And
> > I'd way rather be called 'you guys' than 'you gals' ... UGH.
>
> Oh yes!!! But would a female call you ... guy?
Probably not, but females don't go around fist/chest bumping or
slapping each other on the back either.
wrote:
>
> "Nancy Young" <replyto@inemail> wrote in message
> news:4f5dffe2$0$10900$882e...@usenet-news.net...
> > On 3/12/2012 5:51 AM, Ophelia wrote:
> >
> >> I hear females say 'you guys' to other females here!
> >
> > Works for me. It's not gender specific where I live. And
> > I'd way rather be called 'you guys' than 'you gals' ... UGH.
>
> Oh yes!!! But would a female call you ... guy?
slapping each other on the back either.
Nancy Young
Mar 12, 2012, 11:01:00 AM3/12/12
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On 3/12/2012 9:59 AM, Ophelia wrote:
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> "Nancy Young" <replyto@inemail> wrote
>
> "Nancy Young" <replyto@inemail> wrote
>> On 3/12/2012 5:51 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>>
>>> I hear females say 'you guys' to other females here!
>>
>> Works for me. It's not gender specific where I live. And
>> I'd way rather be called 'you guys' than 'you gals' ... UGH.
>
> Oh yes!!! But would a female call you ... guy?
No, that would be strange, but then calling me gal would
>>
>>> I hear females say 'you guys' to other females here!
>>
>> Works for me. It's not gender specific where I live. And
>> I'd way rather be called 'you guys' than 'you gals' ... UGH.
>
> Oh yes!!! But would a female call you ... guy?
be weird, too. It's more of a plural thing.
nancy
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Ophelia
Mar 12, 2012, 12:00:55 PM3/12/12
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George M. Middius
Mar 12, 2012, 12:20:31 PM3/12/12
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Nancy Young wrote:
>> I hear females say 'you guys' to other females here!
>
>Works for me. It's not gender specific where I live. And
>I'd way rather be called 'you guys' than 'you gals' ... UGH.
That earns you a special mention in the Rush Limbaugh lexicography.
>> I hear females say 'you guys' to other females here!
>
>Works for me. It's not gender specific where I live. And
>I'd way rather be called 'you guys' than 'you gals' ... UGH.
Nancy Young
Mar 12, 2012, 1:55:08 PM3/12/12
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nancy
Ophelia
Mar 12, 2012, 2:19:31 PM3/12/12
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Kalmia
Mar 12, 2012, 2:37:25 PM3/12/12
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On Mar 10, 10:36 pm, gloria p <gpues...@comcast.net> wrote:
> > anything.
>
> Do you have any suggestions for a server who is checking on whether you
> need anything or if something is wrong? (I don't like the tasting
> remark either.)
>
> Most of the things they COULD say don't make much more sense:
>
> "How does everything taste?" (With its mouth.)
>
> "Do you have any requests?" (Yes, please go away.)
>
> "Is everything OK?" (Well, my friend here is getting tiresome.)
>
> "Is there anything you require?" (Peace and solitude. Leave us alone.)
>
> gloria p
I like "Do you need anything?" myself. If chewing, I give the A-OK
sign. Mission accomplished.
> On 3/10/2012 1:21 PM, Terry Pulliam Burd wrote:
>
> > When did it become de rigueur for servers to inquire, "How is
> > everything tasting?" Last time I looked, my food wasn't tasting
>
> > When did it become de rigueur for servers to inquire, "How is
> > anything.
>
> Do you have any suggestions for a server who is checking on whether you
> need anything or if something is wrong? (I don't like the tasting
> remark either.)
>
> Most of the things they COULD say don't make much more sense:
>
> "How does everything taste?" (With its mouth.)
>
> "Do you have any requests?" (Yes, please go away.)
>
> "Is everything OK?" (Well, my friend here is getting tiresome.)
>
> "Is there anything you require?" (Peace and solitude. Leave us alone.)
>
> gloria p
I like "Do you need anything?" myself. If chewing, I give the A-OK
sign. Mission accomplished.
gloria p
Mar 12, 2012, 11:36:57 PM3/12/12
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On 3/11/2012 7:36 AM, Ophelia wrote:
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> "S Viemeister" <firs...@lastname.oc.ku> wrote in message
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> "S Viemeister" <firs...@lastname.oc.ku> wrote in message
>> On 3/11/2012 8:20 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>>>
>>> "Sqwertz" <swe...@cluemail.compost> wrote in message
>>>
>>> news:1jvyr33l2bwfv$.dlg@sqwertz.com...
>>>> On Sat, 10 Mar 2012 16:08:33 -0800 (PST), Kalmia wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> On Mar 10, 3:21 pm, Terry Pulliam Burd <ntpull...@spambot.net> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> When did it become de rigueur for servers to inquire, "How is
>>>>>> everything tasting?"
>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> When did it become de rigueur for servers to inquire, "How is
>>>>>> everything tasting?"
>>>>>
>>>>> You forgot the 'you guys' part.
>>>>
>>>> Amazing how universal that phrase is. Here we add "y'all".
>>>
>>>>
>>>> Amazing how universal that phrase is. Here we add "y'all".
>>>
>>> We don't do the 'y'all' thing here - yet, but 'you guys' is fairly
>>> common ... even our eldest grandaughters says it to us <??????>
>>>
>>> common ... even our eldest grandaughters says it to us <??????>
>>>
>> I've heard Glaswegian waitresses say 'youse', where a NJ waitress
>> would say 'you guys'.
>
> Many say 'youse' :))
>> would say 'you guys'.
>
It doesn't make much sense that the plural of "you" is "you".
"Yous" or "youse" makes more grammatical sense.
gloria p
Nunya Bidnits
Mar 13, 2012, 12:39:51 AM3/13/12
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Who knows the plural of y'all?
Lou Decruss
Mar 13, 2012, 12:45:34 AM3/13/12
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On Mon, 12 Mar 2012 23:39:51 -0500, "Nunya Bidnits"
<nunyab...@eternal-september.invalid> wrote:
>Who knows the plural of y'all?
>
hillbillies
<nunyab...@eternal-september.invalid> wrote:
>Who knows the plural of y'all?
>
Goomba
Mar 13, 2012, 2:56:38 AM3/13/12
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On 3/13/12 12:39 AM, Nunya Bidnits wrote:
> Who knows the plural of y'all?
>
I do. Down here its "all y'all"
> Who knows the plural of y'all?
>
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gloria p
Mar 13, 2012, 11:07:41 AM3/13/12
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On 3/12/2012 10:39 PM, Nunya Bidnits wrote:
> Who knows the plural of y'all?
>
>
All y'all.
> Who knows the plural of y'all?
>
>
gloria p
originally from MA.
Ophelia
Mar 13, 2012, 11:11:07 AM3/13/12
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"Nunya Bidnits" <nunyab...@eternal-september.invalid> wrote in message
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> Who knows the plural of y'all?
yez'all?
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Mar 13, 2012, 11:39:37 AM3/13/12
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On Mar 13, 12:39 am, "Nunya Bidnits" <nunyabidn...@eternal-
september.invalid> wrote:
> Who knows the plural of y'all?
These days, "all y'all". Back in the day, "you-uns".
> Who knows the plural of y'all?
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Terry Pulliam Burd
Mar 13, 2012, 2:24:57 PM3/13/12
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IMHO. I wonder how many other languages have such a plethora of
homophones, homonyms, homographs and (my personal favorite) hetronyms.
OB: Some dough is rough to knead when you need it fast. <g>
Terry "Squeaks" Pulliam Burd
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Ophelia
Mar 13, 2012, 2:40:47 PM3/13/12
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"Terry Pulliam Burd" <ntpu...@spambot.net> wrote in message
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> On Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:36:57 -0600, gloria p <gpue...@comcast.net>
> arranged random neurons and said:
>
>>On 3/11/2012 7:36 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>
>>> Many say 'youse' :))
>>
>>
>>
>>It doesn't make much sense that the plural of "you" is "you".
>>"Yous" or "youse" makes more grammatical sense.
>
> Common sense and the English language have very little in common,
> IMHO. I wonder how many other languages have such a plethora of
> homophones, homonyms, homographs and (my personal favorite) hetronyms.
> OB: Some dough is rough to knead when you need it fast. <g>
<g>
> arranged random neurons and said:
>
>>On 3/11/2012 7:36 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>
>>> Many say 'youse' :))
>>
>>
>>
>>It doesn't make much sense that the plural of "you" is "you".
>>"Yous" or "youse" makes more grammatical sense.
>
> Common sense and the English language have very little in common,
> IMHO. I wonder how many other languages have such a plethora of
> homophones, homonyms, homographs and (my personal favorite) hetronyms.
> OB: Some dough is rough to knead when you need it fast. <g>
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Mar 13, 2012, 2:50:23 PM3/13/12
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Ophelia
Mar 13, 2012, 3:02:47 PM3/13/12
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> On Mar 12, 11:19 am, "Ophelia" <Ophe...@Elsinore.me.uk> wrote:
>> "Nancy Young" <replyto@inemail> wrote in message
>>
>> news:4f5e38cd$0$13148$882e...@usenet-news.net...
>>
>> > On 3/12/2012 12:20 PM, George M. Middius wrote:
>> >> Nancy Young wrote:
>>
>> >>>> I hear females say 'you guys' to other females here!
>>
>> >>> Works for me. It's not gender specific where I live. And
>> >>> I'd way rather be called 'you guys' than 'you gals' ... UGH.
>>
>> >> That earns you a special mention in the Rush Limbaugh lexicography.
>>
>> > I'd rather be called gal than see this clown's name anywhere.
>>
>> I don't know who he is, but will take your word for it!
>
> LOL- consider yourself lucky...
>> "Nancy Young" <replyto@inemail> wrote in message
>>
>> news:4f5e38cd$0$13148$882e...@usenet-news.net...
>>
>> > On 3/12/2012 12:20 PM, George M. Middius wrote:
>> >> Nancy Young wrote:
>>
>> >>>> I hear females say 'you guys' to other females here!
>>
>> >>> Works for me. It's not gender specific where I live. And
>> >>> I'd way rather be called 'you guys' than 'you gals' ... UGH.
>>
>> >> That earns you a special mention in the Rush Limbaugh lexicography.
>>
>> > I'd rather be called gal than see this clown's name anywhere.
>>
>> I don't know who he is, but will take your word for it!
>
Oh I am quite sure if you described him full, I could point to one of ours
not much different:))
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George M. Middius
Mar 13, 2012, 3:08:48 PM3/13/12
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Ophelia wrote:
>>> >> That earns you a special mention in the Rush Limbaugh lexicography.
>>>
>>> > I'd rather be called gal than see this clown's name anywhere.
>>>
>>> I don't know who he is, but will take your word for it!
>>
>> LOL- consider yourself lucky...
>
>Oh I am quite sure if you described him full, I could point to one of ours
>not much different:))
Try googling "I hate rush limbaugh". The first couple hits will make
>>> >> That earns you a special mention in the Rush Limbaugh lexicography.
>>>
>>> > I'd rather be called gal than see this clown's name anywhere.
>>>
>>> I don't know who he is, but will take your word for it!
>>
>> LOL- consider yourself lucky...
>
>Oh I am quite sure if you described him full, I could point to one of ours
>not much different:))
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