[Blindtlk] Handling a big buffet

[Mark Tardif]

Tom,

None of these are "dumb" questions, there is no such thing, as far as I'm 
concerned.  I personally don't like big buffet types of situations precisely 
because of these kinds of issues and feeling inadequate in my handling them. 
But if the food is good and friends, blind or not want to go, I will 
certainly go.  I think you might want to try some methods and find whatever 
works for you.  How this kind of situation is handled is ultimately a 
personal decision, and whatever you do, don't allow other people around you 
to try to make you feel inadequate because you want or need help from wait 
staff.  I personally will ask staff if they might be able to assist me, go 
up to the buffet line with them while I hold the plate, and let them tell me 
what is at a particular station and let them put the food onto my plate. 
This way I get to know what's there and make my own choices, but also help 
out.  But I would feel no shame if a waitress asks if you would like her to 
get things for you, especially if the restaurant appears to be very busy. 
If she does this, I would certainly tip her, just like in a restaurant where 
I was being served.  But this is a tricky situation for a number of reasons, 
and to me the main idea is that you go enjoy the food and not let the fact 
that it is a buffet stop you from going and having a good meal.  End of 
lecture, LOL.

Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message----- 
From: Tom Cramer
Sent: Friday, March 07, 2014 12:45 AM
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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