[Blindtlk] Question about eating in public

[Judy Jones]

You're right, and that would be true of anyone, sighted or blind.

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From: Brandon A. Olivares via bltlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
To:  blindtlk at nfbnet.org
CC: programmer2188 at gmail.com
Date: Thursday, May 21, 2015 1:54 pm
Subject: Re: [Bltlk] Question about eating in public

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> I always just ask for a ramekin or bowl to put ketchup in. I've never had a problem with it. I just tell them it's easier for me to dip the fries.
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> On May 21, 2015, at 3:52 PM, Tom via bltlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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.
> 
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> 
> 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?  
> 
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> 
> Again, embarrassing questions I wouldn't normally ask a sighted person.
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> Tom
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