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I am absolutely embarrassed beyond words.
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Oct 22, 2023, 6:13 PM
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My wife and I are treating my in laws to dinner at Calhoun Corners and I just used my dinner fork to eat my salad.
To make matters worse, my wife told which fork to use but the dinner fork looked liked a better choice.
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Re: I am absolutely embarrassed beyond words.
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Oct 22, 2023, 6:16 PM
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You shouldn't be talking with your mouth full either.
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Make sure to ask for 57 or A1 for the steak
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Oct 22, 2023, 6:20 PM
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The chefs always appreciate someone with a palate for commercial steak sauces.
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Re: Make sure to ask for 57 or A1 for the steak
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Oct 22, 2023, 6:31 PM
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I asked for ketchup. Add flavor to a 12oz filet.
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Re: I am absolutely embarrassed beyond words.
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Oct 22, 2023, 6:25 PM
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Tell them you're on TNET sharing that amusing faux pas with the cream of society 😁
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Hey LJ....Some might suggest you meant "crumbs"
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Oct 22, 2023, 7:41 PM
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of society..........lol.
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Re: I am absolutely embarrassed beyond words.
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Oct 22, 2023, 6:27 PM
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Always start outside and work your way in!
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Re: I am absolutely embarrassed beyond words.
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Oct 22, 2023, 6:32 PM
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At this point just eat with your hands.
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Re: I am absolutely embarrassed beyond words.
Oct 22, 2023, 6:34 PM
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Good suggestion.
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If you're not holding the fork with your left hand and the knife
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Oct 22, 2023, 7:20 PM
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with your right, you're an uncultured swine and we can't be friends.
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Re: If you're not holding the fork with your left hand and the knife
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Oct 22, 2023, 8:53 PM
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Thankfully I am a lefty. At least I dodged that bullet.
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Re: I am absolutely embarrassed beyond words.
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Oct 22, 2023, 7:22 PM
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You should immediately fire your etiquette coach. They never had the right experience to begin with. Man up and stop hiring your wife’s relatives…
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Re: I am absolutely embarrassed beyond words.
Oct 22, 2023, 8:48 PM
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This was totally on me. I take full responsibility.
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At least you said dinner instead of supper
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Oct 22, 2023, 7:26 PM
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You got that going for you
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Re: I am absolutely embarrassed beyond words.
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Oct 22, 2023, 7:32 PM
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And turn your phone off while out to eat. Ignoring your guests while texting us is just plain rude. Also, take your ballcap off while sitting at the dinner table.
Another reason to turn off your phone is that others dining out don’t want to hear it ring or listen to your loud, boasting mouth while trying to enjoy their meal and their night out.
Come to think of it, it might be a good idea if you just eat at home and spare the rest of us.
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Maybe your hearing isn't good.
Oct 22, 2023, 8:56 PM
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Nobody places phone calls anymore. Maybe it's the self-loathing sounding off?
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Ask for some ketchup for the filet mignon! Yummm!!***
Oct 22, 2023, 7:33 PM
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Re: I am absolutely embarrassed beyond words.
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Oct 22, 2023, 7:35 PM
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I like to use one fork.
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Re: I am absolutely embarrassed beyond words.
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Oct 22, 2023, 7:46 PM
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There are several good books available that shows you the proper etiquette for situation like this.
I have one written by one of the Vanderbilt ladies that’s especially good.
Hopefully you didn’t lick your plate to finish the meal.
I’ve actually seen this happen.
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Re: I am absolutely embarrassed beyond words.
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Oct 22, 2023, 7:48 PM
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No. When in Rome I do the right thing. Home. 1 fork. My dog licks the plate and goes back in the cabinet.
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Re: I am absolutely embarrassed beyond words.
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Oct 22, 2023, 8:51 PM
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Thank you for the suggestion! Living on the mill hill in Easley, one didn’t get many fine dining experiences.
I used to dream what must of have been like to go to the Southerner or Blacks. I did pick up a few tips at Pete’s.
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Re: I am absolutely embarrassed beyond words.
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Oct 22, 2023, 7:59 PM
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I can’t take any more bad news this weekend. My Tigers lost and now you’re using the wrong fork.
Did you not practice the fundaments of tableware etiquette in the Spring ?
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Calhoun Corners!!
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Oct 22, 2023, 8:46 PM
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Still my fav after 40+ years!
If course there’s Pixie & Bill’s (steaks) where he paid her off in divorce to continue to use her cute memorable name..or was it the other way!
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Re: Calhoun Corners!!
Oct 22, 2023, 8:58 PM
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First restaurant I ate in Clemson. I like that place as well.
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Re: I am absolutely embarrassed beyond words.
Oct 22, 2023, 11:28 PM
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I used to work personal security for a man who was on Forbes top 100. He are his entire meal with his dinner fork. He was a trip. He would tell waiters in 5star restaurants " leave the pitcher on the table.". They would look like they were about to have a heart attack.
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Re: I am absolutely embarrassed beyond words.
Oct 22, 2023, 11:46 PM
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No such thing as a 5 Star restaurant. The Michelin guide only goes up to three. I eat regularly at Michelin restaurants for work (not a big fan), but I've never had anyone look askance at me for a request there (As they say, customer is always right in terms of taste). I've only had ######### at fake fine dining make comments.
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Re: I am absolutely embarrassed beyond words.
Oct 23, 2023, 8:05 AM
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Whatever star, they were expensive. The waiters did not usually look like the customer was always right.
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Re: I am absolutely embarrassed beyond words.
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Oct 22, 2023, 11:39 PM
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So you're saying that even though your coach instructed you to do one thing, you (on your own) made the decision to take another option. You might be QB2 material.
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Re: I am absolutely embarrassed beyond words.
Oct 22, 2023, 11:44 PM
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How is Calhoun Corners? From what I see, it's not what I consider fine dining, but the food looks decent. I haven't had good she crab soup in a long time.
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