[Blindtlk] Handling a big buffet

[Judy Jones]

Hi, Tom,

This isn't at all a dumb question.  In my experience, it depends on the 
layout of the restaurant and what's going on at the time.  There have been 
situations where I've sat close to the buffet and has been easy to get the 
food items, and situations where the buffet has been several rooms away, so 
have had assistance from wait staff.  I've also been present with sighted 
folks where wait staff has brought all of us items from the buffet.

Judy

-----Original Message----- 
From: Tom Cramer
Sent: Thursday, March 6, 2014 10:45 PM
To: 'Blind Talk Mailing List'
Subject: [Blindtlk] Handling a big buffet

Hello,



I hope this isn't a dumb question.

I'd like to know from other blind people, especially those who are totally
blind, how they handle big buffet type of restaurants when they're not with
sighted people.  I'd like to be able to go to a couple of places that are
close to where I live but don't really know how to best handle them.

How much do you do independently and how much do you ask of the wait staff?
How do I best know what's on the buffet line and how do I best get it on my
plate without slowing others down?  Is it easier for the wait staff to get
my food and carry it for me or is that something I need to do as well?

This place has wonderful food and I'd like to go this weekend but haven't
done it without sighted family who isn't around right now.



All tips are appreciated.

Thanks.

Tom



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