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re: 9 mistakes you make at an Indian Restaurant
Posted on 11/14/17 at 11:15 am to t00f
Posted on 11/14/17 at 11:15 am to t00f
The article is written in the style of "you are doing it wrong", which is common on the internet these days. It's applied to everything from making toast to mowing the lawn, and it's a semi-serious tongue-in-cheek attention grabber.
The Thrillist, where this was published, often uses that style. I like their food service stories that are often titled something like: "Douchiest Restaurant Customers Ever" or "Stories of Awful Fast Food Workers."
Some folks apparently don't care for that style of writing.
The Thrillist, where this was published, often uses that style. I like their food service stories that are often titled something like: "Douchiest Restaurant Customers Ever" or "Stories of Awful Fast Food Workers."
Some folks apparently don't care for that style of writing.
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Posted on 11/14/17 at 11:20 am to CAD703X
I liked the article. But I've worried when I go to Indian restaurants I was doing trashy things that were causing the servers to roll their eyes at me, like eating condiments straight with a fork or getting horrible food combinations (kind of like eating fried chicken, with sides of meatloaf and pulled pork. Or putting mashed potatoes and french fries on the same plate). I worry about doing similar things at any restaurant where I'm not super familiar with the cuisine. There's nothing wrong with telling someone who is interested "Psst, you're doing this wrong."
Posted on 11/14/17 at 11:22 am to Twenty 49
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Some folks apparently don't care for that style of writing.
It's become a little tiresome, although I generally find it more palatable in "less serious" types of pieces such as the OP. Matt Taibbi is an example of someone that takes it to the extreme. My eyes roll continuously whenever I read anything that he has written.
Posted on 11/14/17 at 11:22 am to t00f
quote:Not a fan. I prefer bastardized American Japanese or Southern American cuisine.
Indian food is the best food in the world
Posted on 11/14/17 at 11:27 am to CAD703X
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Saag paneer done right is one of the absolute best indian dishes around.
Posted on 11/14/17 at 11:41 am to timbo
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But I've worried when I go to Indian restaurants I was doing trashy things that were causing the servers to roll their eyes at me
I find it a little silly that anyone would be self conscious enough to care what the waiter thinks when enjoying a meal. Only thing the waiter should be doing is making sure my drink is full, delivering me my food, and engaging in fun banter in regards to how my meal is going and other simple topics while I enjoy my food or company. Would be a silly move for a waiter, who depends on your tip, to give off the slightest vibe of looking down on someone enjoying their meal.
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There's nothing wrong with telling someone who is interested "Psst, you're doing this wrong."
And I agree. There is nothing wrong with a waiter coming over and giving a recommendation that they enjoy eating this chutney with that dish, or even giving a suggestion how to enjoy the meal when serving it. There is something wrong with a waiter being a snobbish douche and saying "YOU'RE DOING IT WRONG BECAUSE THIS IS HOW I ENJOY IT!!!"
This post was edited on 11/14/17 at 11:45 am
Posted on 11/14/17 at 11:43 am to Twenty 49
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Some folks apparently don't care for that style of writing.
I'm fine with that style of writing when it applies to tongue-in-cheek topics, such as "Douchiest Restaurant Customers Ever" or "Stories of Awful Fast Food Workers."
Not on articles introducing people to a new or foreign cuisine. The article does more harm than good, IMO.
Posted on 11/14/17 at 11:50 am to t00f
Gayest article I've read in awhile
Posted on 11/14/17 at 11:52 am to timbo
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There's nothing wrong with telling someone who is interested "Psst, you're doing this wrong."
The content is fine, the tone is annoying.
Posted on 11/14/17 at 12:04 pm to Jones
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Gayest article I've read in awhile
Tell me more.
Posted on 11/14/17 at 12:32 pm to t00f
Somehow I'm only guilty of using the naan to scoop up chutney. I also don't each with my hands much when there but most of the things are stews or sauces over rice so I'm not sure what to do with that really.
Only ordering chicken tikka masala is a good one. You should definitely branch out and try some other things. At least order the tikka masala and something new along with it.
Only ordering chicken tikka masala is a good one. You should definitely branch out and try some other things. At least order the tikka masala and something new along with it.
Posted on 11/14/17 at 12:41 pm to TheIndulger
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Somehow I'm only guilty of using the naan to scoop up chutney. I also don't each with my hands much when there but most of the things are stews or sauces over rice so I'm not sure what to do with that really.
Only ordering chicken tikka masala is a good one. You should definitely branch out and try some other things. At least order the tikka masala and something new along with it.
I do the same thing with the chutney, wife and I both do. Taj Mahal has a container of like 6 different ones we dip with the bread. We look forward to it every time we go there or get takeout.
Everyone should try chicken/lamb vindaloo at least once.
Posted on 11/14/17 at 12:46 pm to t00f
Pretentious shite like this is why the general public despises foodies
Posted on 11/14/17 at 12:46 pm to t00f
Do I still have to wipe my arse with my hands? Or just pretend like I do to appease pretentious people?
Posted on 11/14/17 at 12:52 pm to GRTiger
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Do I still have to wipe my arse with my hands? Or just pretend like I do to appease pretentious people?
arse to IPA ratio needs to be normalized.
Posted on 11/14/17 at 12:55 pm to t00f
That article reads as though a pretentious arse wrote it.
Posted on 11/14/17 at 1:03 pm to Twenty 49
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The article is written in the style of "you are doing it wrong", which is common on the internet these days. It's applied to everything from making toast to mowing the lawn, and it's a semi-serious tongue-in-cheek attention grabber.
The Thrillist, where this was published, often uses that style. I like their food service stories that are often titled something like: "Douchiest Restaurant Customers Ever" or "Stories of Awful Fast Food Workers."
Some folks apparently don't care for that style of writing.
Great point btw. It is sensational writing but it's good to mix it up.
Posted on 11/14/17 at 1:16 pm to t00f
my better half absolutely despises Indian food, to spicy for her. Me on the other hand loves the stuff. What is something she may like that not to spicy. It would be my dream if I could get her to goto the place Indian Restaurant down the street from us.
Posted on 11/14/17 at 1:19 pm to ellishughtiger
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my better half absolutely despises Indian food, to spicy for her. Me on the other hand loves the stuff. What is something she may like that not to spicy. It would be my dream if I could get her to goto the place Indian Restaurant down the street from us.
I'd say butter chicken might win her over.
Posted on 11/14/17 at 1:22 pm to ellishughtiger
Try chicken korma (chicken in creamy sauce) and mattar paneer (paneer served in creamy sauce with peas). They are both pretty mild but just tell the server you want it mild to reaffirm.
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