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Are You a High-Maintenance Menu Orderer?
The more concerned I get about healthy eating, the more I start to sound like Sally Albright in When Harry Met Sally. The charming neurotic played by Meg Ryan makes endless substitutions when ordering off menus; as Harry points out, "'on the side' is a very big thing for you."
I confess, I'm also a big "on the side" person.
Did You Trade Dine In For Takeout After Having Children?
Couples may enjoy white tablecloths and candlelight before baby, but after becoming parents hearing that there's an hour-long wait at a hot eatery isn't as enticing. Getting food to go allows mom and dad the chance to eat their favorite entrees without any of the worry of entertaining their tots during the experience or public mid meal meltdowns. Once you had children did you table your reservations and turn to takeout more often?
Are You Willing to Eat at a Communal Table?
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Are You Willing to Eat at a Communal Table?
Yes, I love the feeling of community and meeting new people.
It depends on the situation and my mood.
Do You Accept Drinks From Strangers?
Do You Accept Drinks From Strangers?
Yes
No
Do You Read While Eating?
Do You Read While Eating?
Yes. I'll explain when I read while eating below.
Do You Like to Eat at the Bar?
I'm a big fan of bars, and not just for drinking. If I'm dining alone or on a date, I love to eat at a restaurant's bar. It's cozy and intimate, and I enjoy being able to place my entire meal order with the bartender.
Do You Typically Take Home a Doggy Bag?
Do You Typically Take Home a Doggy Bag?
Yes
No
It depends on the restaurant and the leftovers.
Are You Open to Swapping Plates?
Several days ago, I was one of a party of eight to enjoy lunch at an acclaimed new restaurant in town, RN74. For the most part, my dining companions and I all ordered different things, and even though I'd never met any of them, we had no qualms sharing our courses and even swapping plates.
"There are two kinds of people in this world: sharers and keepers," one of my fellow diners astutely remarked.
Do You Mind If a Fellow Diner Orders the Same Dish as You?
Do You Mind If a Fellow Diner Orders the Same Dish as You?
Yes
Nope
It depends on my dining companions and the situation.
Do You Eat at Restaurants That Don't Take Reservations?
A couple of weeks ago, I went to grab dinner at Pizzeria Delfina, my favorite local pizza joint. The trendy restaurant is always packed, and although it doesn't take reservations, I normally don't mind going early to put my name on the chalkboard. However, the wait ended up being two hours on a Wednesday night!
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