[Blindtlk] Thank you very much!

Fri Mar 7 23:46:48 UTC 2014

There are techniques for carrying the tray; that is not your biggest
problem.  Using the buffet is this side of doable.  You've just got to
decide how much effort you want to put forth to do so.  It is just checks
and balances. If you have a technique for it, and the environment and
setting is right go for it, but usually with buffets, I have found that it
is not worth the hastle. 
-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tom Cramer
Sent: Friday, March 07, 2014 5:49 PM
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Subject: [Blindtlk] Thank you very much!

Hello everybody,

I just wanted to say thank you for your posts and suggestions.  I think you
all basically were right on with what my family and people said about it
being too challenging and a big hassle and not really worth trying on my
own.  This would be difficult for a blind person without any sight, and
someone sighted also reminded me that carrying a tray with food would not be
very wise of me because I'd easily have the chance of spilling or accidents.
Not really wise to try and use a cane and carry a lot of food.
Believe me, I have no problem asking for any kind of help.  It might just be
easier to go grab a burger somewhere.
Thanks again for your thoughts.  It's always good to get ideas.

Tom

-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Arielle
Silverman
Sent: Friday, March 07, 2014 11:00 AM
To: Blind Talk Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Handling a big buffet

And I think it goes without saying that if you get extra help from wait
staff, be sure to tip generously. That makes it a partnership and makes it
more likely they will want to help you in the future.

Arielle

On 3/7/14, Hyde, David W. (ESC) <david.hyde at wcbvi.k12.wi.us> wrote:
> First, there are no dumb questions. Secondly, given a choice, I don't 
> do buffets. Not given a choice, it depends upon the situation.
> Preferably, I ask someone for help. If it is at a conference, 
> particularly for parents of blind children, I do as much as I can of 
> it for myself. If I need to locate the utensil, I work around the 
> outside
of the container to find the handle.
> I will generally take too little on to the plate, rather than too 
> much. I can always come back. I ask what is in the container. I find 
> tongs a bother since there does not seem to be enough tactility to 
> tell what is being grasped in them, and sometimes how much is in them.
> I find building a salad to be the most difficult.
>
> I always make a second trip for the beverage, since I have the plate 
> in one hand, and the utensils and napkin in my pocket. Again, I may 
> ask someone to grab me a deink when they go to get one. The absolutely 
> worst buffets are those where you build your own sandwich. Those I 
> always
ask for help.
>
> The bottom line, If you need help, or if it will make you feel more 
> confident about what you're doing, get it. There are very few 
> situations where you need to use a buffet to send a message.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blindtlk [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tom 
> Cramer
> Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2014 11:46 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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