[Blindtlk] Handling a big buffet

Fri Mar 7 13:51:10 UTC 2014

I prefer the sit down kind.  I think it was Arielle that said that the food usually isn't as good at a buffet.  For me, it takes to much control out of my hands.  So let's play this out.  Handsome well-dressed Blind man sits down.  Doesn't no how long food as been at buffet.  Wait staff says hay, I need to get rid of the rest of this not so fresh food.  Give it to blind man; he'll never no.

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From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lauren Merryfield
Sent: Friday, March 07, 2014 3:16 AM
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Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Handling a big buffet

Hi,
I usually have someone from the group I am with or a staff person to help me get the food. They usually bring my drink. I usually do seem to have room for dessert, haha. I haven't gone to a buffet by myself yet though I've gone to sit-down restaurants alone often. I think it's okay to do what we can ourselves but I also think it is okay to ask for help if we need it.
Thanks
Lauren

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-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ericka Short
Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2014 10:45 PM
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Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Handling a big buffet

I can see but I o the same thing--ask people ahead of me for help.  If it's at a church potluck or something I just ask people where the spoon is and they'll tell me it's on the left side of the bowl or something.  They are pretty good about identifying for me too.  I serve myself and carry my own plate.  I let someone else go get the coffee or juice,etc.  I can't carry a plate, a styrofoam cup, and cane at the same time.  I do go get refills on the drink myself.  Like Arielle, I don't go to the buffets too often.  I don't know how long it's been sitting out. I'd ask a worker to help me and try not to go on a busy time like the lunch or dinner hours.  The staff has enough to do to keep the place clean while dodging little kids and sighted folks who don't watch where they're going.

There's nothing wrong with  asking them to identify the chow as you go along and ask them where the serving spoon is.  Just make sure you get to carry the tray and let them get your drink for you.  They give the sighted folks refills and sometimes first cups so that's not a biggie. Ask for a table on the outside of the  section so you can retrace your steps if you want more. 
Golden Corral has tiles on the floor where the food is and  carpet on the eating area.  You could ask them the large scheme of things--salads to the far right, taco and pizza bar next, meat and sides, dessert, etc.  This way you can head back to the right bar and ask a worker refilling something for help.  There is usually someone at  everywhere but the salads and dessert. 
After you eat all that who has room for dessert anyhow?

Hope this helps, but remember I’m somewhat sighted, not a total. With only one eye working though depth perception can bring you surprises. I have a policy to not eat anything I don't recognize. like you, I usually have family assistance to some degree.  I don't send them to pick out my food though.  That just seems wrong.  I want to know what I'm eating.

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