[Blindtlk] Question about eating in public

[Christopher-Mark Gilland]

Tom,

First of all, don't be afraid to get a little messy!  First off, I would ask 
for a small cup or container that you can squirt the dip into.  If they 
can't make that happen, then just squirt it on the plate/box or whatever. 
If that doesn't work, squirt it on your nice dresspants!  No, just kidding! 
Don't dare do that!  LOL!  Seriously speaking though, if you have to use 
your fingers, that's OK, but frankly, this is just me, but in a situation 
like that, I'd ask for a fork, and would just stab them with the Ketchup, 
Mustard, or whatever you like on them.  If that's not an option either, 
which it should be, then my final last resort would be to just use your 
fingers.  It'll be gross, and feel disgusting, but at that point, what're 
you gonna do?  Just be sure there's a public restroom nearby, as trust me 
when I say, you'll need it!  Just using tons of napkins won't cut it. 
You'll still have quite a sticky residue on your hands.  You'll need 
something very wet like running water.  I've been known only, key word, 
only! at the end of the meal to order a small glass of water, then take a 
napkin and dip it in the water.  Just know that after you do this, the water 
probably won't be good to drink, but that's not the purpose for getting the 
glass to start with.  Usually though, to be way more discreet about things, 
if I know it's going to mess my hands up like crazy, I always say this to 
people:  baby wipes, baby wipes, and oh, did I mention baby wipes!  Trust 
me, they're great for way more than just cleaning little kids bums with. 
LOL! and usually, they get the job done quite well.

I'm not too sure how fond I am of the idea of being barbaric and just taking 
your paws, and going at the food with sauce all over it.  That's kind a 
rude.  OK, I'd do it as a last resort, but I'd definitely seek other options 
first, if I could.

Chris.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom via blindtlk" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
To: "Tom" <tom.cramer1 at gmail.com>
Cc: "Tom" <tom.cramer1 at gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2015 3:52 PM
Subject: [Blindtlk] Question about eating in public


>I have a feeling this is going to be a very dumb question, but I want to 
>ask
> anyway.
>
> I enjoy eating out in public with friends or people.
>
> One of my favorite things, like any young person my age, is burgers and
> fries.
>
> I'd like to know what you guys do as blind folks with the following
> situation.
>
> Most people enjoy some sort of dipping sauce for their fries, such as
> ketchup.
>
> Some fast food places have those little dipping cups, and if I have 
> someone
> get me one or two, no problem.
>
>
>
> But, what about those places that don't.  You either have the plate that 
> has
> the burgers and fries on it, or you sometimes have those cardboard boat
> looking things heaping full of fries and no cup or dipping container.
>
> I figure that on a plate situation, there could be a little room to put a
> bit for dipping, but not always.  What is good or proper or visually
> appealing to do with such things as those little boat looking things or 
> when
> a plate is full of food or fries and there's no designated room?
>
> I have ended up just eating them plain, but why do that?
>
> What can I do to still enjoy what I like?
>
> And, is it OK to eat the fries with fingers if they have ketchup on them?
>
>
>
> Again, embarrassing questions I wouldn't normally ask a sighted person.
>
>
>
> Tom
>
>
>
>
>
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