[Blindtlk] Buffet Lines

[Mike Freeman]

I have done this also.

Mike Freeman


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From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Judy jones
Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 4:32 PM
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Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Buffet Lines

If there are people behind the serving tables, I ask what is available, and
play it by ear.  Some buffet lines have servers, some do not.  On occasion,
I've asked the person next to me what is being presented.  Also, My husband
and I have gone through the line at some restaurants with the waitress to
give the verbal.
----- Original Message -----
From: "justin williams" <justin.williams2 at gmail.com>
To: "'Blind Talk Mailing List'" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2013 8:54 AM
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Buffet Lines


> How do you golks no what is on the buffett?  I can imagine doing that 
> on my
> own, but I have never done it.   What techniques would you use?  I know
> there is a way, but I tend to avoid buffets or let friends get the 
> plate for me.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie J.
> Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 10:51 AM
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> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Buffet Lines
>
> Kelby,
>
> I've found that if I have a choice I prefer to go through a buffet on 
> the side that puts my guide dog furthest from the buffet.  I'm not 
> worried about him being inappropriate, sniffing or snatching food, but 
> if he is in between
>
> me and the food, it means that I have to reach over and it's awkward.   He
> always positions himself parallel to the buffet, so as I'm facing the 
> buffet he's at a 90 degree angle to me, standing behind me.  When I'm 
> ready to move I turn to line up correctly with the direction of 
> travel, tell him to "step up" which is something I taught him which 
> means that he should proceed only a step or two.
>
> At buffets with regular plates I have filled and carried them myself. 
> Put
> small items like napkins, utensils and straws in a pocket if you can, 
> it saves valuable hand real estate!  I make multiple trips to get a 
> drink, soup, dessert etc., rather than trying to make one mega trip.
>
> The only place I've encountered the tray type of buffet was on a 
> college cafeteria last summer when I was attending a leadership 
> training thing.  I found it best for me to ask for assistance in that 
> situation to carry my tray.  There were lots of little islands, some 
> self service, some with staff behind the counter who would take your 
> order.  I think if I were a regular college student I would have 
> figured out what was what and been able to do more myself, but for the 
> three days I was there it worked out fine.
>
> Oh, almost all of the time I find a sighted person to let me know what 
> the food choices are, but generally I fill my own plate.  Working my 
> guide dog with food in my other hand hasn't been a problem.  Of course 
> I can't use hand signals so I have to be mindful to be clear with verbal
directions.
> He
> knows both, but responds a bit better with hand signals.  Still it 
> hasn't been a problem.  As much as is possible I try to keep my plate 
> held in front of my body, not off to the side, because the guide dog 
> isn't going to factor in the additional width.  Of course a dog can be 
> taught to account for something  additional on your right side, like a 
> large bag or a baby stroller you are pulling, but this requires 
> training and practice.
>
> Anyhow that's how I manage.  I hope others will share some ideas.  
> Buffets are not one of my favorite things.  Some more ideas would be
great!
> Julie
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kelby Carlson
> Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 7:26 AM
> To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Blindtlk] Buffet Lines
>
> (This may have already been sent; e-mail is glitching.)
>
> I wish I could come to Maryland, as I'd love to know how y'all do 
> buffet lines.  (Especially when their are trays and guide dogs
> involved.)
>
> Kelby S.  Carlson
>
> Vanderbilt University
>
>
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