Im about to start College and i was wanting to bartend at a restaurant for my part-time job. well i was looking at this Nashville Bartending School and i was planning on going to it but its like $630 dollars for books and tuition. Its a 2 Week course and i really wanted to do it but for me to bartend is there any way i could just watch a bartender and learn or do i need to go to this school? Would going to the school make me more comfortable behind the bar? BARTENDERS would really help me if they answered these questions. And im sure i will have more questions for you. THANKS = DQuestion about bartending.?
I've worked as a bartender.
I got the jobs by answering ads %26amp; friends of friends etc.
Trained on the job- I didn't even know there was such a thing as bartending school. It sounds a bit of a ripoff to me.
I bartended at a restaurant and then a club. I went to bartending school after bartending at the restaurant for a bit because I wanted to educate myself as much as possible. I found the school very helpful, but not necessary.
I would look for a job as a barback, you can apply at any club or bar, they are always hiring. Barbacks will pour beer, pop botte caps, wash the glasses, get the ice, stock the bar, basically all the little things that need to be done but the bartender doesn't have time to do because they are mixing drinks. Question about bartending.?
Some bars that focus more on flair (like clubs and some high volume and entertainment-based bars) may want you to attend bartending school but for a restaurant job you really want to work up to bartending if possible. Apply at a few local restaurants and tell them you're interested in bartending, or at least serving in the bar. The best way to learn is to be thrown back there and just do it. Bartending school is honestly considered at joke at many restaurants (at least at mine and several other locals that I know of) because it mostly stresses recipes and not social and serving and mixing skills.
Learn a few recipes and then just apply. Go straight to the bar, save your money, and skip the course.
unless you have no brain bartending at a basic level is easy peasy. You will pick it up as you go along like most service jobs. Here's some tips:
1. Be polite to customers at all times (this makes it fun because when they annoy you, they cant fall for the bait)
2.enjoy the drinks once you're off shift. (nothing better than a beer after serving them all night!)
3. be confident (its not a really hard job really)
Hope this helps
those schools are not worth the money. most bartenders i know started out as waiter/waitress or bar backs. I have been in the bar restaurant business over 20 years, and have only known one guy that went to one of those schools, and I hired him as a bouncer.
if its a restaurant i would just start and have them train you there. you really dont need a bartending class unless you are going to a full fledge busy bar. you can buy a 'bartending for dummies' book to keep with you. best way to learn is to jump right in!!!
i have to agree with the others, i bartended for 3 yrs, waited for 2yrs making my own drinks all the while, and our bar did get busy. you should totally be able to back into it start out waiting dealing with customers learning drinks, then slow bar shifts when you're capable and eventually busy shifts. dont be pushy about it tho, its not cayote ugly, you wont be able to walk in off the street with no exp and jump behind the bar and if you can it means they're slow and you wont make money or they want you as eye candy if you're a chick. remember there are likely other people there who've put in their time too. be serious with your money, you can make alot but it can pass through your hands like water once you get into the life.
Please don't waste your money on "bartending school." It's a joke and a way to weasel college-kids out of their money. NOT worth it!
I agree that you should bar-back for a bit. A bar-back helps the bartender(s) by keeping everything stocked -- ice, glasses, liquors, beer, mixers, etc. -- and helping if the bar gets swamped by pouring and pulling beer (usually). While you're back there and not busy, you can watch and talk with the bartender(s) and learn from them about mixing drinks and pouring the perfect draft beer.
I suggest finding a chain restaurant to start out. They give you training in alcohol service and have recipes for you to follow. It's a good way to start if you just want to jump right in as a bartender, as most people going to the restaurant are there to eat.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
If close relatives abuse me, should I avoid them or try to patch things up?
I have two brothers (only) and both parents have passed away a long time ago. While my two brothers are close to each other (one is 3 years, the other 6 years, older than me, and I will be a youthful 60 y/o later this year). I am a very sensitive caring person, while their emphasis is far more on non-caring and non-sensitivity. (They tend to compete with each other in sports/athletic activities like weight lifting, bicycling, or long-distance running.
While I've tried to be a good brother, there have been numerous incidents where I've felt abused, hostily attacked and scorned by both brothers. Some examples; my next oldest brother and I were in a public restaurant; I was having troubles with my job and wanted to talk with him about what I was going through; during the course of thee conversation, he blurted out loudly "Look, we don't have any feelings in this family, so don't ever talk to me again avout your ******* feelings!" (The restaurant was full of people and he was no doubt overheard by countless others.) At that time, I was roughly 32 years old, and he would have been 35.
After that incident, I wanted to discuss with him what would make him say that, and assure him that I did have feelings for this family. But not only would he not talk about the incident, when I asked his wife about it, she said that he wouldn't even talk with her about feelings. (Over the years, I repeatedly tried to deal with this incident with both my brother and his wife.)
Another incident happened when I was visiting my next oldest brother a couple of years later. I was experiencing some new job problems, but was just visiting him and his wife and 2 children to get away from all of that. The children commented on numerous occasions that they were glad to see me and "not the other grumpy uncle" (my oldest brother). I thought things were going well and peaceful-like. Then my brother asked me to "grab my bag and step out side with him". When we got outside, he stated "You're too depressed to be around my family and so you'll have to leave now."
Third example; I had agreed to have a family visit with my two brothers (I was age 55 now, and they were of ages 58 and 61). My oldest brother and I had driven in from central Canada to the other brother's home in Nashville Tennessee. The two of them were doing their "competitive" thing (who can outrun, outbike, outlift the other.) I was enjoying some peaceful relaxation time...touring Nashville, shopping, and so on. When I wouldn't get involved with their competitive activities, they both verbally accosted and attacked me relentlessly for about 5 minutes, calling me every demeaning label known to mankind, and hurling every abuse one can imagine. The one borthers' wife watched without saying anything or defending me in any way while the attack ensued. I was so shaken up by this that I left the house (walking) and after several miles, found a local tavern and quickly consumed several alcoholic beverages. While walking back to their house, they approached me in their car and demanded to know where I'd been. (Their excuse earlier on was "....going out for a power walk) So I replied, "Oh, I was just out for a power walk!"
There were other incidents, but I don't want to bore. I have recently cut off all communication with the two brothers, and that prtty much has affected my relations with their extended familes. (I have no family, and live alone.)
I have confronted both brothers and told them that they have to learn to talk with me respectfully and that they have to be willing to be accountable for what they say and do (especially when it affects the feelings of those around them). It has to be "this way" or the relationships of "brother" are over with the two of them.
Both of these brothers have been relatively successful in there lives, in their careers, but have very few friends.
My question is...how important is the sanctitude of family, and attempting to maintain relationships under these circumstances? My presumption is that I'm chasing a "dead horse" in trying to resolve these relationships. As well, relating with them adversely affects my sense of well-being and self-acceptance. There are not many years left in any of our (3) lives, so I'd like to decide NOW whether these relationships are worth any effort whatsoever in resolving. Or, if I should take my losses and avoid these people.If close relatives abuse me, should I avoid them or try to patch things up?
The best thing for you to do is to surrender your life and your predicament to the Lord Jesus Christ. Your brothers may have developed rough callouses in their hearts that made them say or do things that hurt you but no matter what you do, you cannot change them but one thing I could assure you, God can.
Like what the Lord said in Mark 11:24, Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
Just pray, repent and surrender your life to Jesus; Keep on praying for your brothers and your predicament, and never give up praying, allow God to work in all your hearts and eventually your family relationship. God loves you my dear, even if you feel that no one does, He is just waiting for you to allow Him to be in your life in order for Him to fix what has been hurting you for so long.
Kindly go to this site : http://www.ccf.org.ph/gods-way-to-heaven/
God loves you so much. God bless you immensely.
While I've tried to be a good brother, there have been numerous incidents where I've felt abused, hostily attacked and scorned by both brothers. Some examples; my next oldest brother and I were in a public restaurant; I was having troubles with my job and wanted to talk with him about what I was going through; during the course of thee conversation, he blurted out loudly "Look, we don't have any feelings in this family, so don't ever talk to me again avout your ******* feelings!" (The restaurant was full of people and he was no doubt overheard by countless others.) At that time, I was roughly 32 years old, and he would have been 35.
After that incident, I wanted to discuss with him what would make him say that, and assure him that I did have feelings for this family. But not only would he not talk about the incident, when I asked his wife about it, she said that he wouldn't even talk with her about feelings. (Over the years, I repeatedly tried to deal with this incident with both my brother and his wife.)
Another incident happened when I was visiting my next oldest brother a couple of years later. I was experiencing some new job problems, but was just visiting him and his wife and 2 children to get away from all of that. The children commented on numerous occasions that they were glad to see me and "not the other grumpy uncle" (my oldest brother). I thought things were going well and peaceful-like. Then my brother asked me to "grab my bag and step out side with him". When we got outside, he stated "You're too depressed to be around my family and so you'll have to leave now."
Third example; I had agreed to have a family visit with my two brothers (I was age 55 now, and they were of ages 58 and 61). My oldest brother and I had driven in from central Canada to the other brother's home in Nashville Tennessee. The two of them were doing their "competitive" thing (who can outrun, outbike, outlift the other.) I was enjoying some peaceful relaxation time...touring Nashville, shopping, and so on. When I wouldn't get involved with their competitive activities, they both verbally accosted and attacked me relentlessly for about 5 minutes, calling me every demeaning label known to mankind, and hurling every abuse one can imagine. The one borthers' wife watched without saying anything or defending me in any way while the attack ensued. I was so shaken up by this that I left the house (walking) and after several miles, found a local tavern and quickly consumed several alcoholic beverages. While walking back to their house, they approached me in their car and demanded to know where I'd been. (Their excuse earlier on was "....going out for a power walk) So I replied, "Oh, I was just out for a power walk!"
There were other incidents, but I don't want to bore. I have recently cut off all communication with the two brothers, and that prtty much has affected my relations with their extended familes. (I have no family, and live alone.)
I have confronted both brothers and told them that they have to learn to talk with me respectfully and that they have to be willing to be accountable for what they say and do (especially when it affects the feelings of those around them). It has to be "this way" or the relationships of "brother" are over with the two of them.
Both of these brothers have been relatively successful in there lives, in their careers, but have very few friends.
My question is...how important is the sanctitude of family, and attempting to maintain relationships under these circumstances? My presumption is that I'm chasing a "dead horse" in trying to resolve these relationships. As well, relating with them adversely affects my sense of well-being and self-acceptance. There are not many years left in any of our (3) lives, so I'd like to decide NOW whether these relationships are worth any effort whatsoever in resolving. Or, if I should take my losses and avoid these people.If close relatives abuse me, should I avoid them or try to patch things up?
The best thing for you to do is to surrender your life and your predicament to the Lord Jesus Christ. Your brothers may have developed rough callouses in their hearts that made them say or do things that hurt you but no matter what you do, you cannot change them but one thing I could assure you, God can.
Like what the Lord said in Mark 11:24, Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
Just pray, repent and surrender your life to Jesus; Keep on praying for your brothers and your predicament, and never give up praying, allow God to work in all your hearts and eventually your family relationship. God loves you my dear, even if you feel that no one does, He is just waiting for you to allow Him to be in your life in order for Him to fix what has been hurting you for so long.
Kindly go to this site : http://www.ccf.org.ph/gods-way-to-heaven/
God loves you so much. God bless you immensely.
Need some cooking advice, for chicken and this spicy mixture?
Basically my favorite restaurant ever serves these things called buffalo feathers, but now I don't live in Nashville anymore and can no longer get any of the food, so I emaild the restaurant, Jackson's, and they said as much as they could tell me was green tobasco, butter, and white pepper, and I could figure it out from there. I don't have any idea of how much of each to put in and anyone with any cooking experience if you could give me some advice I'd appreciate it so much. The chick also poses a question, for they are in little pieces or strips marinated in the sauce, but the pieces are in a way, "chewy" would be the best way to describe it, but I have no idea how to cook chicken to give it a chewy aspect. Advice for anyone also if you ever go through Nashville stop at Jackson's Bar and Bistro and order this, it is SOOO GOOOD. Anyways, if anyone knows anything about cooking any help is greatly greatly appreciated, I really miss my food.
Thanks!
NOTE: The chicken does not have an outer layer like chicken strips, It may be grilled then chopped up, but it is certainly chewy.Need some cooking advice, for chicken and this spicy mixture?
probly just grilled or poached chicken tenders. then melted butter mixed with a little hot sauce. i dunno why chicken would be chewy though.vocelli battlefield bad company
Thanks!
NOTE: The chicken does not have an outer layer like chicken strips, It may be grilled then chopped up, but it is certainly chewy.Need some cooking advice, for chicken and this spicy mixture?
probly just grilled or poached chicken tenders. then melted butter mixed with a little hot sauce. i dunno why chicken would be chewy though.
Need some cooking advice, for chicken and this spicy mixture?
Basically my favorite restaurant ever serves these things called buffalo feathers, but now I don't live in Nashville anymore and can no longer get any of the food, so I emaild the restaurant, Jackson's, and they said as much as they could tell me was green tobasco, butter, and white pepper, and I could figure it out from there. I don't have any idea of how much of each to put in and anyone with any cooking experience if you could give me some advice I'd appreciate it so much. The chick also poses a question, for they are in little pieces or strips marinated in the sauce, but the pieces are in a way, "chewy" would be the best way to describe it, but I have no idea how to cook chicken to give it a chewy aspect. Advice for anyone also if you ever go through Nashville stop at Jackson's Bar and Bistro and order this, it is SOOO GOOOD. Anyways, if anyone knows anything about cooking any help is greatly greatly appreciated, I really miss my food.
Thanks!Need some cooking advice, for chicken and this spicy mixture?
I did a little searching and found that Jackson's buffalo feathers is "pulled white-meat chicken flashed in a hot sauce". The pulled white meat, since you said chewy, is probably oven roasted chicken breasts. That you can do easily with just a little kosher salt and bake in a roasting pan at 325 degrees. Time depends on size of the breasts. You "pull" meat with 2 forks, rather than cutting with a knife. Like "pulled pork".
I did not find a specific recipe so I don't know the sauce ingredients. You will just have to experiment with that, but it said "hot". Does it look like the meat was just tossed with sauce and served, or was the sauce kind of caramelized on the meat? If the later, maybe toss the coated meat under the broiler for a minute.
I checked Food Network and Receipezaar and neither had the recipe, so it is probably Jackson's signature dish. That's why they won't share.
likely its just chicken strips fried (possibly battered)
then you toss the sauce, which sounds like a variation of standard buffalo sauce (hot sauce and butter/margarine) likely they add the white pepper to increase the heat a little
as for making it "chewy" likely its not tenderized, and its likely just reguar chicken meat thats fried, which will give somewhat chewy texture.Need some cooking advice, for chicken and this spicy mixture?
Is the chicken fried? Is the sauce served over the cooked chicken or is the meat just marinated in it? Need a little more info before I can answer - Sorry.
It might be marinated and then dehydrated...
Thanks!Need some cooking advice, for chicken and this spicy mixture?
I did a little searching and found that Jackson's buffalo feathers is "pulled white-meat chicken flashed in a hot sauce". The pulled white meat, since you said chewy, is probably oven roasted chicken breasts. That you can do easily with just a little kosher salt and bake in a roasting pan at 325 degrees. Time depends on size of the breasts. You "pull" meat with 2 forks, rather than cutting with a knife. Like "pulled pork".
I did not find a specific recipe so I don't know the sauce ingredients. You will just have to experiment with that, but it said "hot". Does it look like the meat was just tossed with sauce and served, or was the sauce kind of caramelized on the meat? If the later, maybe toss the coated meat under the broiler for a minute.
I checked Food Network and Receipezaar and neither had the recipe, so it is probably Jackson's signature dish. That's why they won't share.
likely its just chicken strips fried (possibly battered)
then you toss the sauce, which sounds like a variation of standard buffalo sauce (hot sauce and butter/margarine) likely they add the white pepper to increase the heat a little
as for making it "chewy" likely its not tenderized, and its likely just reguar chicken meat thats fried, which will give somewhat chewy texture.Need some cooking advice, for chicken and this spicy mixture?
Is the chicken fried? Is the sauce served over the cooked chicken or is the meat just marinated in it? Need a little more info before I can answer - Sorry.
It might be marinated and then dehydrated...
Hi I've got an idea for a restaurant but need help with the menu?
Hi, I've got a great idea for a restaurant but am working on the menu. I have the idea of a hockey themed restaurant and I was thinking about having dishes to represent each of the cities in the NHL. 1 dish for each city, for example Philadelphia Flyers- Philly Cheese Steak or Buffalo Sabres-Buffalo Wings. I was wondering what other dishes people associate with the different cities in the NHL? The cities are: Anaheim, Atlanta, Boston, Buffalo, Calgary, Raleigh(North Carolina), Chicago, Denver, Columbus, Dallas, Detroit, Edmonton, Sunrise (Florida), Los Angeles, Saint Paul (Minnesota), Montreal, Nashville, Newark (New Jersey), Uniondale (Long Island, New York), New York City, Ottawa, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, San Jose, St. Louis, Tampa Bay, Toronto, Vancouver, and Washington D.C.
Any and all help is appreciated, hopefully this will become reality someday.Hi I've got an idea for a restaurant but need help with the menu?
St. Paul: Somali food
Detroit, Newark: Used syringes
Uniondale: Microwaved spaghetti
Washington, DC: Crack
Chicago = Hot Dogs or Deep Dish Pizza
Denver = whipped cream topped desserts = snow capped mountains
Dallas = Tex-Mex foods %26amp; Beef steaks
Wash. D. C. = red,white %26amp; blue dishes
Boston = baked beans
NYC = run the gammit on this one because they have the best of everything here!Various countries represented from Peirogi's to
Empandas....
Detroit = BBQ meats
Anaheim = citrus,salads,healthy foods
St. Louis = Hamburgers, sold to public in the early 1900's at a World's Fair....
Sunrise,Fla. = oranges....%26amp; seafoods
Nashville = chicken %26amp; dumplin's, pecan pies, southern foods
Tampa Bay = fish %26amp; seafoods
Atlanta = peach pie,fish %26amp; sweet tea
Thats just my opinion and what comes to mind for those places...=)Hi I've got an idea for a restaurant but need help with the menu?
Let's see. Anaheim should probably be Tex-Mex. San Jose should have a main dish salad with avocado. NYC should be a loaded hot dog or bratwurst. St. Louis is ribs. Chicago would be steak. Any coastal city would be seafood. St. Paul is your appetizer, deep fried cheese curds. And as a nod to Canada, poutine.
Chicago is a dog pr pizza
Any and all help is appreciated, hopefully this will become reality someday.Hi I've got an idea for a restaurant but need help with the menu?
St. Paul: Somali food
Detroit, Newark: Used syringes
Uniondale: Microwaved spaghetti
Washington, DC: Crack
Chicago = Hot Dogs or Deep Dish Pizza
Denver = whipped cream topped desserts = snow capped mountains
Dallas = Tex-Mex foods %26amp; Beef steaks
Wash. D. C. = red,white %26amp; blue dishes
Boston = baked beans
NYC = run the gammit on this one because they have the best of everything here!Various countries represented from Peirogi's to
Empandas....
Detroit = BBQ meats
Anaheim = citrus,salads,healthy foods
St. Louis = Hamburgers, sold to public in the early 1900's at a World's Fair....
Sunrise,Fla. = oranges....%26amp; seafoods
Nashville = chicken %26amp; dumplin's, pecan pies, southern foods
Tampa Bay = fish %26amp; seafoods
Atlanta = peach pie,fish %26amp; sweet tea
Thats just my opinion and what comes to mind for those places...=)Hi I've got an idea for a restaurant but need help with the menu?
Let's see. Anaheim should probably be Tex-Mex. San Jose should have a main dish salad with avocado. NYC should be a loaded hot dog or bratwurst. St. Louis is ribs. Chicago would be steak. Any coastal city would be seafood. St. Paul is your appetizer, deep fried cheese curds. And as a nod to Canada, poutine.
Chicago is a dog pr pizza
Bring your own fruit salad to a nice restaurant?
A friend is having her rehearsal dinner at the Old Spaghetti Factory in Nashville. She'd asked if I had any ideas on helping to make it a special event for her guest. She is going to Riviera Maya for Honeymoon and I'd thought that she could add a touch of latin tropic to her rehearsal dinner...I've had a fruit salad made with tropical fruits found in Mexico and thought that she could do the same for her dinner...but it's at a restaurant.
Would it be odd, or even rejected entirely by the restaurant for her to bring an outside dish to be served to her guests?????
Bring your own fruit salad to a nice restaurant?
It's a health code violation to bring outside food into a restaurant. The reason is that the restaurant can be held liable if by the small chance, the outside food causes someone to get sick. It's also kind of tacky, and in your case can be avoided. Why don't you bring a non-food item with a Mexican theme. Bring sombreros for people to wear or something.
would it be odd? yes
rejected by the restaurant entirely? possibly, you'd have to ask
why not make it a "special event" with some tropical decorations?Bring your own fruit salad to a nice restaurant?
Call the restaurant and explain the situation and ask if it is okay.
I think it would definitely be frowned upon.
I think so, why don't you ask the restaurant if they can prepare the salad?
I think it would be odd, especially at the Old Spaghetti Factory because I've been there a few times. When having such a function at a restaurant, it's expected that dessert will be something from the menu if dessert is ordered at all.
Really, if a theme matching the honeymoon was going to be used, it should have been planned ahead of time so that they could have picked a restaurant that would match that theme better. The Old Spaghetti Factory is yummy, but as you probably know, it's all about the Italian there.
Also, the groom and his parents traditionally plan and handle the rehearsal dinner. I know a lot of people are not that traditional anymore, but if his family is doing it, you might want to make sure not to tick off your friend's future MIL.
You are probably going to hate me and this answer, but I loathe how people bring food to restaurants. That's like going to a bar with a six pack and saying to the bartender, "No thanks, I brought my own." Ask the restaurant if they can make the salad for her dinner. With enough time %26amp; money, I doubt it would be a big problem. Or don't be upset it they charge you a plating fee. You want to use their plates, tables, service ware, then won't clean up afterward, so you really should not be offended about being charged about bringing your own food. If you bring it without asking, the act will be deemed unseemly and you will be considered crass. You may not even be allowed to consume it. Maybe you can have the salad later at your home or have it delivered to your friends hotel room on their honeymoon.
Would it be odd, or even rejected entirely by the restaurant for her to bring an outside dish to be served to her guests?????
Bring your own fruit salad to a nice restaurant?
It's a health code violation to bring outside food into a restaurant. The reason is that the restaurant can be held liable if by the small chance, the outside food causes someone to get sick. It's also kind of tacky, and in your case can be avoided. Why don't you bring a non-food item with a Mexican theme. Bring sombreros for people to wear or something.
would it be odd? yes
rejected by the restaurant entirely? possibly, you'd have to ask
why not make it a "special event" with some tropical decorations?Bring your own fruit salad to a nice restaurant?
Call the restaurant and explain the situation and ask if it is okay.
I think it would definitely be frowned upon.
I think so, why don't you ask the restaurant if they can prepare the salad?
I think it would be odd, especially at the Old Spaghetti Factory because I've been there a few times. When having such a function at a restaurant, it's expected that dessert will be something from the menu if dessert is ordered at all.
Really, if a theme matching the honeymoon was going to be used, it should have been planned ahead of time so that they could have picked a restaurant that would match that theme better. The Old Spaghetti Factory is yummy, but as you probably know, it's all about the Italian there.
Also, the groom and his parents traditionally plan and handle the rehearsal dinner. I know a lot of people are not that traditional anymore, but if his family is doing it, you might want to make sure not to tick off your friend's future MIL.
You are probably going to hate me and this answer, but I loathe how people bring food to restaurants. That's like going to a bar with a six pack and saying to the bartender, "No thanks, I brought my own." Ask the restaurant if they can make the salad for her dinner. With enough time %26amp; money, I doubt it would be a big problem. Or don't be upset it they charge you a plating fee. You want to use their plates, tables, service ware, then won't clean up afterward, so you really should not be offended about being charged about bringing your own food. If you bring it without asking, the act will be deemed unseemly and you will be considered crass. You may not even be allowed to consume it. Maybe you can have the salad later at your home or have it delivered to your friends hotel room on their honeymoon.
Jobs for someone 15 yrs old?
Hey so I'm looking for a summer job to make some extra cash. I'm 15, will be 16 in December. I live right around Nashville, Tn and was wondering if anyone knows any places where they will hire a 15 yr old? I love to be outside so any job that involves being outdoors would be great, and I also have thought of maybe working at a restaurant? if you know of any places or have any suggestions that would be awesome! Thanks! :)Jobs for someone 15 yrs old?
You cannot work in most restaurants and other things likes Kohl's, taco bell, etc., until you are 16, so you need to ask neighbors, friends and your parents co-workers if they have any small jobs you could do for them. Mowing lawns, picking weeds, housekeeping or babysitting while a parent goes to the grocery store or something helps. Doing someones laundry, walking their dogs are all kinds of jobs you can do and make some loose change! Always be courteous and clean at otheres homes too.
abercrombie maybeJobs for someone 15 yrs old?
Im in the same situation, im 15 and cant find a job anywhere. Some family owned shops or restaurants may hire you. I applied for a ice cream shop a few months ago, and this pass weekend i applied for a job at the food center at a sports dome. I know of some friends that work at the local Little league park in the concesion stand, at a grocery store, or at a fast food place like burger kind or mcdonalds.
You cannot work in most restaurants and other things likes Kohl's, taco bell, etc., until you are 16, so you need to ask neighbors, friends and your parents co-workers if they have any small jobs you could do for them. Mowing lawns, picking weeds, housekeeping or babysitting while a parent goes to the grocery store or something helps. Doing someones laundry, walking their dogs are all kinds of jobs you can do and make some loose change! Always be courteous and clean at otheres homes too.
abercrombie maybeJobs for someone 15 yrs old?
Im in the same situation, im 15 and cant find a job anywhere. Some family owned shops or restaurants may hire you. I applied for a ice cream shop a few months ago, and this pass weekend i applied for a job at the food center at a sports dome. I know of some friends that work at the local Little league park in the concesion stand, at a grocery store, or at a fast food place like burger kind or mcdonalds.
Have you ever met any celebrities outside their element?Like say at the store or a restaurant?
I once met "John Anderson" singer of the country song "Just a Swingin'" He was at a restaurant.I also stayed at the same hotel one night in Nashville as the Bellamy Brothers (who sang "if I said you have a beuatifull body would you hold it against me") Ring any bells?Have you ever met any celebrities outside their element?Like say at the store or a restaurant?
when the PGA tour thing was held in Tulsa, Oklahoma i met Michael Jordan at a QuickTrip store
I saw George Strait in a hotel hallway. He let me and my sister take a picture with him. Also I have met all the Oakridge boys and their band. My friend say Michael Keaton in a coffee shop.Have you ever met any celebrities outside their element?Like say at the store or a restaurant?
played golden tee at a bar with one of the guys from collective soul. the singer, i think his name was ed... i'm not a fan of their music.
yeah I don't no if u have ever seen first kid the black dude in it I saw about five months ago in resurant and I took a picture wit him and I almost saw micheal jordan but i missedhim he was makin an apperance at the mall...... and this one old rapper dude i dont no....................but i had friend who went to this hotel orlando bloom and johnny depp were stayin while they were filming pirates!
I live in the same area as Jon Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen and Jeraldo Rivera. I met Bon Jovi at The Wiz. Bruce Springsteen at a pizza parlor and Jeraldo at a street fair. They were all very nice especially Jeraldo.
Dustin Hoffman at the bank.
I once turned round in a book store and saw Dale Winton behind me, then I found out he was there for a book signing....
I saw Peter Mayhew the guy who played Chewbacca on a snack line at a convention
and I saw Michael Jackson at a magent store in downtown disney. He had a cloth over his face and a bunch of people were around him
I've met Mario Lopez, Drew Carey, Penn (of Penn%26amp; Teller), Lou Gosset Jr., And I saw Brad Pitt picking up a pizza (before he made it big.)
On Mario, he bought me a drink, and then all he could talk about was himself. Drew and Lou were very quiet. Penn thought I was a hooker because my friend was star struck and totally flirted with him (ewe). Brad has pitts (on his face, acne scars?).
Oh yah, and Dennis Rodman was a dud. He claimed he was tired from the big Tyson/Hollyfield fight he just watched. What ever.
Basically, theyre human, just like us. Don't get star stuck if you meet one. They might just let you down too.
Sure - I know both of those entertainers.
I ran into Michelle Pfiffer and her hubby David E. Kelly (the producer) at the Oakland airport's baggage department a couple weeks ago. She was in jeans and a T-shirt with her kids - no makeup and her hair was in a pony tail. She appeared to be picking him up...and was all excited to see him.
I almost didn't recognize them since they seemed so "normal".
Matt Mays in his wetsuit on the beach. He had just finished surfing.
Rob Schnieders fam lives up the street from me. I see him every holiday wen he comes home. Also he does a save the music program @ a middle school in my town where he donates money to help teach kids music. I said Hi to him once, he's very nice and kind. I also see him walking his dog a lot. My mom knows his sister and they used to be good friends.
i saw Conan Obrien at the Banana Republic in Manhattan
Over the weekend I saw Ty Pennington at H%26amp;M in Chicago, and took a picture with him.whotel austin andys auto sport
when the PGA tour thing was held in Tulsa, Oklahoma i met Michael Jordan at a QuickTrip store
I saw George Strait in a hotel hallway. He let me and my sister take a picture with him. Also I have met all the Oakridge boys and their band. My friend say Michael Keaton in a coffee shop.Have you ever met any celebrities outside their element?Like say at the store or a restaurant?
played golden tee at a bar with one of the guys from collective soul. the singer, i think his name was ed... i'm not a fan of their music.
yeah I don't no if u have ever seen first kid the black dude in it I saw about five months ago in resurant and I took a picture wit him and I almost saw micheal jordan but i missedhim he was makin an apperance at the mall...... and this one old rapper dude i dont no....................but i had friend who went to this hotel orlando bloom and johnny depp were stayin while they were filming pirates!
I live in the same area as Jon Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen and Jeraldo Rivera. I met Bon Jovi at The Wiz. Bruce Springsteen at a pizza parlor and Jeraldo at a street fair. They were all very nice especially Jeraldo.
Dustin Hoffman at the bank.
I once turned round in a book store and saw Dale Winton behind me, then I found out he was there for a book signing....
I saw Peter Mayhew the guy who played Chewbacca on a snack line at a convention
and I saw Michael Jackson at a magent store in downtown disney. He had a cloth over his face and a bunch of people were around him
I've met Mario Lopez, Drew Carey, Penn (of Penn%26amp; Teller), Lou Gosset Jr., And I saw Brad Pitt picking up a pizza (before he made it big.)
On Mario, he bought me a drink, and then all he could talk about was himself. Drew and Lou were very quiet. Penn thought I was a hooker because my friend was star struck and totally flirted with him (ewe). Brad has pitts (on his face, acne scars?).
Oh yah, and Dennis Rodman was a dud. He claimed he was tired from the big Tyson/Hollyfield fight he just watched. What ever.
Basically, theyre human, just like us. Don't get star stuck if you meet one. They might just let you down too.
Sure - I know both of those entertainers.
I ran into Michelle Pfiffer and her hubby David E. Kelly (the producer) at the Oakland airport's baggage department a couple weeks ago. She was in jeans and a T-shirt with her kids - no makeup and her hair was in a pony tail. She appeared to be picking him up...and was all excited to see him.
I almost didn't recognize them since they seemed so "normal".
Matt Mays in his wetsuit on the beach. He had just finished surfing.
Rob Schnieders fam lives up the street from me. I see him every holiday wen he comes home. Also he does a save the music program @ a middle school in my town where he donates money to help teach kids music. I said Hi to him once, he's very nice and kind. I also see him walking his dog a lot. My mom knows his sister and they used to be good friends.
i saw Conan Obrien at the Banana Republic in Manhattan
Over the weekend I saw Ty Pennington at H%26amp;M in Chicago, and took a picture with him.
Observational Racial Stereotypes: Believe it or Not?
Hello everyone,
I work for a chinese buffet restaurant as a host in Nashville, Tennessee. We are very popular and on weekends we get anywhere between 1000-1300 adult customers daily. Weekdays about 500-900 customers. Last father's day we had over 1500 customers(adults, not counting kids). I have worked for 3 months in this restaurant. That said...I see a large magnitude of customers every single day and have the opportunity to interact with many people.
I don't mean to offend anyone, but after working here so long and with all the people I see, I really begin to develop a set of standards for different kinds of people. These are the racial stereotypes that I see based off of my observations interacting with people, and sadly these grow more and more true to me each day I work.
We get a extremely diverse population in our restaurant, i'll start with the majority and down into the minority.
White : Highest tendency to tip the waitresses and waitors. Highest tendency to be kind, courteous, and respectful. Highest tendency for small talk such as "hi how are you today". When unsatisfied with something, will let us know but in such respectful way that we really take the criticisims seriously and understandingly.
Mexican : Highest (underline, bolded) tendency to have a big family consisting of an average of 3 or more kids, sometimes 4, or even 5. The kids usually range within 2 to 4 years apart from each other. ( I know because I ask for kids age since prices are different depending on ages). Tendency to be unsatisifed with seat given and most likely request seat changes. Highest tendency to order "Coca Cola" as a drink, and most likely refer to it as "Coka". Highest tendency to ask for "Fanta" or "Orange Soda" as a drink. sadly we only serve Coke Products :(
Black: Highest tendency for obesity in women-middle aged women. The thing that puzzles me here is that very rarely do I see obese black men, yet almost all of the middle aged black women I see are obese. The kids and teenagers all look very healthy, so I don't know is it because women have kids and they get fat? or they let themselves go after marriage as house wives? Why is this? Highest tendency to ask for "Seat me somewhere close to the buffet". Highest tendency to prefer a booth seat over a table.
Asian: Korean and Chinese (not enough Japanese population to make a conclusion)
Korean: one word I describe korean people...is rude. I know Korean culture has a high sense of pride but when dealing with people from other cultures especially while in service, they come off as rude and arrogant. Is it because it is a Chinese restaurant? Is it true Koreans and Chinese don't get along well? Is this a culture thing where Koreans expect to be exalted when they come eat at a restaurant since people are supposed to be "servicing" them? Least tendency to engage in small talk, least tendency to respond back to me when I say "Take care" or "Have a nice day!" with "Thanks, you too".
Chinese: HIghest tendency to order water as drink, to the point where whenever I hear them speak chinese and have confirmed that they are chinese, instead of asking "Something to drink?" I ask "(insert number of people) waters?" or "Water for everyone?" Least tendency to request seat changes, never complains no matter how far you seat them away from the buffet, never seems to mind walking.
Arabic/Indian: I know these two cultures are not at all related to each other geographically but they seem to share the same tendencies, such as highest tendency to ask for price of buffet before eating. Highest tendency to try to convince me that their kids under 10 eat free, such as "my kids don't eat much" "she is so little she doesn't eat much". Highest tendency to lie about kids age, which there is nothing I can do but take them for granted, yet you know when you see a 4 year old branded as a 2 and a half. Least likely to tip. Quite demanding, seems to want the most out of their money's worth, to the point where I think it really degrades their whole dining experience...yet they seem happy.
So in conclusion these are the observations I have made a host working at a chinese buffet restaurant. I would say the populations are very evenly distributed, with mexican, white, and black as the majority of the people I see and Asian/Arabic/Indian as the 3 minority populations. I don't want to start any heated arguments, just your opinion, What do you think about this? Do you believe this is true? Do you disagree or agree with me? If you agree, what part do you agree and why do you think this is? If you disagree, tell me where I am wrong? Looking forward to everyone's comments, thank you.Observational Racial Stereotypes: Believe it or Not?
Having worked in retail a few years back, I can say that more the most part your observations are quite similar to my own observations, especially the Arabic/Indian commentary. They love to haggle, and will try to get a deal no matter what. Apparently it's quite normal in their culture to haggle over everything, and they don't really have a concept of how retail works in the U.S. Here, if you see a laptop for $599.99, that means you will pay $599.99 if you want it. It's not a starting point for negotiations.
Back when I drove s black and white VW Beetle for a living, every Sunday morning the Indian/Indian-Americans would be lined up 20+ deep in front of the store, jockeying for position in order to get one of the elusive $399 laptops. Of course they would also inevitably want to make a deal on that $399 laptop... "How much for me?" or "How much if I buy today?" were all too common. And the answer was always the the same. "Sir/Mam, the price of the laptop is on the tag, if you want this laptop, that is the amount of money it will cost you. There is no free case and there is no free mouse, and the extended warranty is an additional charge as well" I had to repeat that at least two dozen times ever Sunday morning. It got old fast.
I'll add that white people where either very well informed and know exactly what they want or they are completely ill-informed and completely unprepared for making a purchase, there is no middle ground. Either they'll come in, get exactly what they want and get out, or you'll have to metaphorically hold their hand and explain everything to them.
Black people largely typically didn't really care about specifics of a product, just will it work or not. They tended to be more brand loyal.
Hispanics were a mixed bag. The females tended to be more knowledgeable and had a better idea of what they wanted. The men usually went for whatever was cheapest and readily available.
Asians were usually pretty well informed, some impressively so. They mostly knew what they wanted even if it wasn't the best product or best value, they were brand loyal as well. Surprisingly many favored form over function. They would select a technically inferior product for a more aesthetically pleasing, but functionally better product.
Good post. I enjoyed reading it.
No, he's a halfie, could be part Mexican and part italian..
I know for sure in my experience White people isnt really good at observing people, and Mexicans are always ones I noticed who looks around and stare at people....Observational Racial Stereotypes: Believe it or Not?
All true. Except Mexican having lots of kids and black middle aged women being obese are more of a statistical fact, than a stereotype.,
Lol you made the white people sound perfect....figures.
But yeah..cool.
I think its kinda awesome that you've done this. You're in a position to see how different people react when placed in the same setting. I admire that you've turned you're job into this kind of experiment. I would take your word for everything you say as you are in a good position to say.
The only thing I don't know is your race and if you have any bias's or discrimination's of your own.
Lol that's pretty accurate. I'm Indian and my parents would never do something like that(they're the extremely upright kind) but I have family that does, it's terrible we'll never learn unfortunately
Very true. Especially about the Indians! Demanding, yet cheap! They come in big parties and have so many waiters and waitresses serving them, but still give a crappy tip!
With Hispanic and Black people, they have a tendency to complain and want a discount or a free meal in addition to giving a low tip or none. It realllllly pisses me off.
I don't know about Asians since the restaurant I worked at didn't get many Asian customers.
With white people, it seems that the elderly gives less tip.
Seriously, I hated being a waitress because people can be so sh*tty sometimes. I will never give any of my servers a hard time (unless they truly deserve it) based on what I've learned as a waitress.
I work for a chinese buffet restaurant as a host in Nashville, Tennessee. We are very popular and on weekends we get anywhere between 1000-1300 adult customers daily. Weekdays about 500-900 customers. Last father's day we had over 1500 customers(adults, not counting kids). I have worked for 3 months in this restaurant. That said...I see a large magnitude of customers every single day and have the opportunity to interact with many people.
I don't mean to offend anyone, but after working here so long and with all the people I see, I really begin to develop a set of standards for different kinds of people. These are the racial stereotypes that I see based off of my observations interacting with people, and sadly these grow more and more true to me each day I work.
We get a extremely diverse population in our restaurant, i'll start with the majority and down into the minority.
White : Highest tendency to tip the waitresses and waitors. Highest tendency to be kind, courteous, and respectful. Highest tendency for small talk such as "hi how are you today". When unsatisfied with something, will let us know but in such respectful way that we really take the criticisims seriously and understandingly.
Mexican : Highest (underline, bolded) tendency to have a big family consisting of an average of 3 or more kids, sometimes 4, or even 5. The kids usually range within 2 to 4 years apart from each other. ( I know because I ask for kids age since prices are different depending on ages). Tendency to be unsatisifed with seat given and most likely request seat changes. Highest tendency to order "Coca Cola" as a drink, and most likely refer to it as "Coka". Highest tendency to ask for "Fanta" or "Orange Soda" as a drink. sadly we only serve Coke Products :(
Black: Highest tendency for obesity in women-middle aged women. The thing that puzzles me here is that very rarely do I see obese black men, yet almost all of the middle aged black women I see are obese. The kids and teenagers all look very healthy, so I don't know is it because women have kids and they get fat? or they let themselves go after marriage as house wives? Why is this? Highest tendency to ask for "Seat me somewhere close to the buffet". Highest tendency to prefer a booth seat over a table.
Asian: Korean and Chinese (not enough Japanese population to make a conclusion)
Korean: one word I describe korean people...is rude. I know Korean culture has a high sense of pride but when dealing with people from other cultures especially while in service, they come off as rude and arrogant. Is it because it is a Chinese restaurant? Is it true Koreans and Chinese don't get along well? Is this a culture thing where Koreans expect to be exalted when they come eat at a restaurant since people are supposed to be "servicing" them? Least tendency to engage in small talk, least tendency to respond back to me when I say "Take care" or "Have a nice day!" with "Thanks, you too".
Chinese: HIghest tendency to order water as drink, to the point where whenever I hear them speak chinese and have confirmed that they are chinese, instead of asking "Something to drink?" I ask "(insert number of people) waters?" or "Water for everyone?" Least tendency to request seat changes, never complains no matter how far you seat them away from the buffet, never seems to mind walking.
Arabic/Indian: I know these two cultures are not at all related to each other geographically but they seem to share the same tendencies, such as highest tendency to ask for price of buffet before eating. Highest tendency to try to convince me that their kids under 10 eat free, such as "my kids don't eat much" "she is so little she doesn't eat much". Highest tendency to lie about kids age, which there is nothing I can do but take them for granted, yet you know when you see a 4 year old branded as a 2 and a half. Least likely to tip. Quite demanding, seems to want the most out of their money's worth, to the point where I think it really degrades their whole dining experience...yet they seem happy.
So in conclusion these are the observations I have made a host working at a chinese buffet restaurant. I would say the populations are very evenly distributed, with mexican, white, and black as the majority of the people I see and Asian/Arabic/Indian as the 3 minority populations. I don't want to start any heated arguments, just your opinion, What do you think about this? Do you believe this is true? Do you disagree or agree with me? If you agree, what part do you agree and why do you think this is? If you disagree, tell me where I am wrong? Looking forward to everyone's comments, thank you.Observational Racial Stereotypes: Believe it or Not?
Having worked in retail a few years back, I can say that more the most part your observations are quite similar to my own observations, especially the Arabic/Indian commentary. They love to haggle, and will try to get a deal no matter what. Apparently it's quite normal in their culture to haggle over everything, and they don't really have a concept of how retail works in the U.S. Here, if you see a laptop for $599.99, that means you will pay $599.99 if you want it. It's not a starting point for negotiations.
Back when I drove s black and white VW Beetle for a living, every Sunday morning the Indian/Indian-Americans would be lined up 20+ deep in front of the store, jockeying for position in order to get one of the elusive $399 laptops. Of course they would also inevitably want to make a deal on that $399 laptop... "How much for me?" or "How much if I buy today?" were all too common. And the answer was always the the same. "Sir/Mam, the price of the laptop is on the tag, if you want this laptop, that is the amount of money it will cost you. There is no free case and there is no free mouse, and the extended warranty is an additional charge as well" I had to repeat that at least two dozen times ever Sunday morning. It got old fast.
I'll add that white people where either very well informed and know exactly what they want or they are completely ill-informed and completely unprepared for making a purchase, there is no middle ground. Either they'll come in, get exactly what they want and get out, or you'll have to metaphorically hold their hand and explain everything to them.
Black people largely typically didn't really care about specifics of a product, just will it work or not. They tended to be more brand loyal.
Hispanics were a mixed bag. The females tended to be more knowledgeable and had a better idea of what they wanted. The men usually went for whatever was cheapest and readily available.
Asians were usually pretty well informed, some impressively so. They mostly knew what they wanted even if it wasn't the best product or best value, they were brand loyal as well. Surprisingly many favored form over function. They would select a technically inferior product for a more aesthetically pleasing, but functionally better product.
Good post. I enjoyed reading it.
No, he's a halfie, could be part Mexican and part italian..
I know for sure in my experience White people isnt really good at observing people, and Mexicans are always ones I noticed who looks around and stare at people....Observational Racial Stereotypes: Believe it or Not?
All true. Except Mexican having lots of kids and black middle aged women being obese are more of a statistical fact, than a stereotype.,
Lol you made the white people sound perfect....figures.
But yeah..cool.
I think its kinda awesome that you've done this. You're in a position to see how different people react when placed in the same setting. I admire that you've turned you're job into this kind of experiment. I would take your word for everything you say as you are in a good position to say.
The only thing I don't know is your race and if you have any bias's or discrimination's of your own.
Lol that's pretty accurate. I'm Indian and my parents would never do something like that(they're the extremely upright kind) but I have family that does, it's terrible we'll never learn unfortunately
Very true. Especially about the Indians! Demanding, yet cheap! They come in big parties and have so many waiters and waitresses serving them, but still give a crappy tip!
With Hispanic and Black people, they have a tendency to complain and want a discount or a free meal in addition to giving a low tip or none. It realllllly pisses me off.
I don't know about Asians since the restaurant I worked at didn't get many Asian customers.
With white people, it seems that the elderly gives less tip.
Seriously, I hated being a waitress because people can be so sh*tty sometimes. I will never give any of my servers a hard time (unless they truly deserve it) based on what I've learned as a waitress.
Why is this city filled with nothing but married couples with very young toddlers/kids?
Without exception, EVERYWHERE I go in this Godforsaken town of Colorado Springs, Colorado I find that EVERY single woman is already married with kids? I observe this any and every place that I go here to include restaurants, bars, etc and it never fails. If there is a remotely attractive woman, she ALWAYS is married and is wearing a giant rock on her left hand. Why is it like this here? I have lived in/visited the following cities and it isn't like this there. Those cities would be Raleigh, NC, Atlanta, GA, Knoxville, TN, Charleston, SC and Nashville, TN. Colorado Springs is the FIRST city that I have lived in that is like this. I've talked to some guys who are Denver natives and they say that its the same way up in Denver. They also note that Denver is a big dude fest. In summary, it is absolutely IMPOSSIBLE for a guy who wasn't born and raised in the same town in Colorado their whole life to find a date/girlfriend. Why is this?Why is this city filled with nothing but married couples with very young toddlers/kids?
Yeah sorry I get that, but its quite natural for people to be married and have children, been done for a few centuries in fact, makes a society stronger and more resilient too. So regarding the dude fest scenario, move away where there are more females and snag on marry her, move back and have kids- voila! life goes on
its notWhy is this city filled with nothing but married couples with very young toddlers/kids?
Do you have self esteem problems? Colorado is a great place to live.
I wouldn't know, it sounds absurd. Colorado Springs is large, you can't possibly have met every woman who lives in Colorado Springs. I'm sure there are more single women there than you know. Some cities just aren't attractive to singles. Maybe this is one of them. Try Vail.
because they're all spreading their legs and trying to hook guys while still in their teens
i guess they do it for the money
Look into dating services. Don't knock those services because you can meet others in your area with the same wants and needs.
eharmony seems to have some really ugly women looking for a man. Try them, you may get lucky.
I've seen you b*tching about this quite a few times.
EVERY single local attractive woman is not married.
I think the problem is you. You clearly exaggerate too much and your rants are extremely off putting.
Yeah sorry I get that, but its quite natural for people to be married and have children, been done for a few centuries in fact, makes a society stronger and more resilient too. So regarding the dude fest scenario, move away where there are more females and snag on marry her, move back and have kids- voila! life goes on
its notWhy is this city filled with nothing but married couples with very young toddlers/kids?
Do you have self esteem problems? Colorado is a great place to live.
I wouldn't know, it sounds absurd. Colorado Springs is large, you can't possibly have met every woman who lives in Colorado Springs. I'm sure there are more single women there than you know. Some cities just aren't attractive to singles. Maybe this is one of them. Try Vail.
because they're all spreading their legs and trying to hook guys while still in their teens
i guess they do it for the money
Look into dating services. Don't knock those services because you can meet others in your area with the same wants and needs.
eharmony seems to have some really ugly women looking for a man. Try them, you may get lucky.
I've seen you b*tching about this quite a few times.
EVERY single local attractive woman is not married.
I think the problem is you. You clearly exaggerate too much and your rants are extremely off putting.
Travelling tips in south-eastern United States.?
I am going on a vacation to USA this summer, having never been there before. We are landing in Kansas City and making our way to Nashville through stays of varying length in Oklahoma City, Wichita, Little Rock, Memphis and St. Louis.
Having 2-4 days in each city we want to make best use of that time. What sights should we look at while we are in these cities? Amusement parks, breweries and the likes is what we are mainly after, but all suggestions are welcome.
Of course we are looking forward to the southern cuisine. What kind of food should we expect, and what kind of chains/ restaurants offer 2 kilos hamburgers and steaks we watch on TV?
What are the prices on beer, booze and cigarettes in the store? How much do drinks cost out on the city? Are there any worthwhile nightlife in these places?
And last what kind of precautions should we take when we are out walking in the cities? How do the people there respond to foreigners? We are from Norway.
Thanks for all suggestions.Travelling tips in south-eastern United States.?
Just be yourself ........prices ranges different prices on beer , etccc .
In st.louis it's called the landing , it has clubs there .
There's foreign people all over st.louis area , it's not
going to matter . diverse city .
Just have fun .....have good memories , take pictures .
Go up the Arch and look east and west nice view , check it all out .............
Nashville is a cool city also ....they've everything too .
Why arent you going west ,,,,,,to see Yellowstone Park , Mt Rushmore and many other places , unless you already been there ..............
Happy Traveling !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Having 2-4 days in each city we want to make best use of that time. What sights should we look at while we are in these cities? Amusement parks, breweries and the likes is what we are mainly after, but all suggestions are welcome.
Of course we are looking forward to the southern cuisine. What kind of food should we expect, and what kind of chains/ restaurants offer 2 kilos hamburgers and steaks we watch on TV?
What are the prices on beer, booze and cigarettes in the store? How much do drinks cost out on the city? Are there any worthwhile nightlife in these places?
And last what kind of precautions should we take when we are out walking in the cities? How do the people there respond to foreigners? We are from Norway.
Thanks for all suggestions.Travelling tips in south-eastern United States.?
Just be yourself ........prices ranges different prices on beer , etccc .
In st.louis it's called the landing , it has clubs there .
There's foreign people all over st.louis area , it's not
going to matter . diverse city .
Just have fun .....have good memories , take pictures .
Go up the Arch and look east and west nice view , check it all out .............
Nashville is a cool city also ....they've everything too .
Why arent you going west ,,,,,,to see Yellowstone Park , Mt Rushmore and many other places , unless you already been there ..............
Happy Traveling !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What city should I visit for a 3-5 day getaway with my girlfriend?
I'm looking to travel to a specific city in May with my girlfriend. The cities I list below are the ones I've chosen because I have found a great airfare to each during the month of May. That being said, of the list below - which city should we visit!?!? We are looking for a lot of cultural aspects, maybe catch a sporting event, neat places to eat, and really just a nice play to stay. Here is the list:
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Nashville
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Buffalo
These are the 6 we are looking at. If you could let me know of a place you've visited and think is great to stay; we'd appreciate it! Also, any advice on restaurants and/or hotels that are nice yet relatively affordable.
Thanks!What city should I visit for a 3-5 day getaway with my girlfriend?
I know it is not on the list. But, I think Chicago would have real potential for your group, because it has something for everyone.
First, Chicago has a very good sports scene with both the Cubs and the White Sox. Plus, the Blackhawks might be going deep into the playoffs this year, since they have a really strong team. If you timing it right, you could see a game from Wrigley Field, which I personally believe, is the best ballpark to see a game. In addition, Chicago has an excellent array of culture activities like the Institute of Art which has one of the biggest Impressionist collections in North America to lots of different types of theatre from Broadway musicals to Shakespeare to the Second City comedy group. Also, Chicago has an awesome selection of restaurants. In fact, the best steak that I ever ate was at Smith and Wollensky right by the Chicago River. Last, you can take the EL train from O鈥橦are airport to downtown Chicago or the loop. In this way, you can walk, take the EL, or cabs to everywhere you want to go. As a result, you can save around $200 on a rent a car and upgrade your lodgings.
Best of luck,
Pauly
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Nashville
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Buffalo
These are the 6 we are looking at. If you could let me know of a place you've visited and think is great to stay; we'd appreciate it! Also, any advice on restaurants and/or hotels that are nice yet relatively affordable.
Thanks!What city should I visit for a 3-5 day getaway with my girlfriend?
I know it is not on the list. But, I think Chicago would have real potential for your group, because it has something for everyone.
First, Chicago has a very good sports scene with both the Cubs and the White Sox. Plus, the Blackhawks might be going deep into the playoffs this year, since they have a really strong team. If you timing it right, you could see a game from Wrigley Field, which I personally believe, is the best ballpark to see a game. In addition, Chicago has an excellent array of culture activities like the Institute of Art which has one of the biggest Impressionist collections in North America to lots of different types of theatre from Broadway musicals to Shakespeare to the Second City comedy group. Also, Chicago has an awesome selection of restaurants. In fact, the best steak that I ever ate was at Smith and Wollensky right by the Chicago River. Last, you can take the EL train from O鈥橦are airport to downtown Chicago or the loop. In this way, you can walk, take the EL, or cabs to everywhere you want to go. As a result, you can save around $200 on a rent a car and upgrade your lodgings.
Best of luck,
Pauly
Travel tips from locals?
So I'm taking a road trip very soon and I will be driving thru many many states and cities. I was wondering if someone could suggest places like bars, clubs, and restaurants that someone 21-25 might want to go. I like to go to places that locals would go when I can. And locals always know the places that have the best food and/or atmosphere!
Obviously I won't be going everywhere on this list.. but I want to know so I can plan my trip around where I think sounds the best. Thanx!
Boston
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
Nashville
New York City
Philly
Raleigh
St. Louis
D.C.
Daytona
Miami
Tampa
Indianapolis
Louisville
Baltimore
Richmond, VA
Memphis
Charlotte
Buffalo
AlbanyTravel tips from locals?
KennelWorth Italian. YUMM!
Obviously I won't be going everywhere on this list.. but I want to know so I can plan my trip around where I think sounds the best. Thanx!
Boston
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
Nashville
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THIS IS FOR SUZI!!!!!?
Thank you for answering my question, you gave the best advice so...
I am going to arrange a dinner and invite my family and I am just going to lay it down on the table, I'm going to let them know that there is going to be no more of milking me for money, all giving stops here,NO MORE! and the best way that I am going to help them is to do NOTHING! and that I WILL NO LONGER PICK UP THIS FAMILY"S TAB!!!, I'm going to tell my brothers that I will sell there houses and give them the money from the houses! and as for my mother I am going to let her know that her house is paid for but if she wants to we can sell her house for a smaller house and she can have the left over money but I will no longer be giving her 3500 a month and I will only be giving her 1000 a month and I will still pay any taxes on the house, light's, water and phone ( I think that's fair, she is my mother + she's not a gold digger)
You also suggested that we invest with our money, and we are and have: we have four condos that was also an inheritance, we remodeled from inside to out and we make about 15,200 month from those which is about 182,400 a year give or take a little.
We are also in the process of buying three condo's here in nashville and they are brand new which we will be renting for 4000 a month so that estimated value is 144,000 a year, my point is we are investing so that we can always have flowing income. And as far as finding someone we can trust with our money is NOBODY, we trust no one! My husbands dad is an investment banker/ Broker so he gives all the free advice we need.
And our other plans for this year is to open a night club and restaurants with New Orleans inspired food.
My husband want's to open a couple of McDonalds ? what do you think about that? I want a chain of snow ball stands!( I grew up in new orleans)
I am also about giving back! We mostly give back to New Orleans community because that's our roots so we give to the public school systems there and something that I am very proud of is the McMillians Nursing School foundation which is a nursing program that is free for High School students who want to pursue a Nursing Career and may not be able to afford to go to College other wise!( it's a great program) that allows grades 9 - 12 with a 3.5 GPA to start nursing school! and this is college credits!!! and after graduation of high school 100% of our students receive academic scholarships to go on to the best nursing schools in the US!
SUZI I would love your input so get back to me. Thank you!THIS IS FOR SUZI!!!!!?
By investing, I didn't necessarily mean in rental units. The problem with buying house/condo and renting it out is that others don't have the same regard for your property as you do. While you can make some good money that way, there are too many out there that won't pay, and/or damage the places. Besides, I am not sure that I would keep investing in homes, especially because this is such a down time for the housing market. It can go down much more, and probably will.
I did not tell you to trust Suze with your money, just to ask her what best thing to do with it is. www.suzeorman.com Catch her show on CNBC. It is just asking her opinion, as she has been a financial advisor for years and is on our side, so to speak.
How long ago did your hubby inherit the money? She said recently, and I have heard this from others before also, never to do anything for at least the first year but keep the money safe. Investigate what your options are so you can think it out thoroughly and do the best thing for the two of you.
I applaud your public schools and McMillians Nursing School Foundation work. Had never heard about that program before, but I think it is VERY worthwhile. You are helping them get a good foundation towards an excellent career. Children are our future and those with only a high school education (or less) are only hurting themselves. I had very high grades, but couldn't afford college years ago myself. Went into the Army, then used my GI bill to pay for college.
Night Club?? Restaurants?? McDonalds?? Snow Ball Stands (never heard of them, but they sure do sound cool!)?? I say if you weren't in business for yourself before, to hold off on all of those for a couple years at least. While I think your business ideas are probably worthwhile, it is too easy to over commit the money and end up not reserving enough of it for long term growth. Maybe take some bus mgmt courses and investing courses would be a good idea for the two of you too.
I would set a certain amount aside and never touch that principal amount, although not sure how much. If you want to invest in the businesses, can you only do one at a time? Take the profits and invest those in the next business? You are probably going to need to hire others to manage +/or work for the businesses, so it is important that you know the business inside and out, BEFORE you invest in it.
I know it sounds like I am being a wet blanket, sorry. Keep the principal safe. There are too many unscrupulous people out there that are staying awake nights trying to figure out how to make your money theirs! That said, love others and don't let the rotten apples (i.e.-cousin with attitude) destroy your faith in others.
Best of luck!! Be safe and be careful!
Thanks for saying I gave the best advice, I really appreciate that! I know some treat their answers as couple points, but I enjoy trying to figure out the best advice to give. Did you already mark mine as the best answer or still collecting answers? Hopefully someone else will put some thought into theirs and give some more good advice!
Usually I am not on for too long, so I am glad I saw this second question too. The SUZI grabbed my attention, lol.
Good Luck! My best to you and yours!! ~ Suzi :)vegan diet batman games for kids
I am going to arrange a dinner and invite my family and I am just going to lay it down on the table, I'm going to let them know that there is going to be no more of milking me for money, all giving stops here,NO MORE! and the best way that I am going to help them is to do NOTHING! and that I WILL NO LONGER PICK UP THIS FAMILY"S TAB!!!, I'm going to tell my brothers that I will sell there houses and give them the money from the houses! and as for my mother I am going to let her know that her house is paid for but if she wants to we can sell her house for a smaller house and she can have the left over money but I will no longer be giving her 3500 a month and I will only be giving her 1000 a month and I will still pay any taxes on the house, light's, water and phone ( I think that's fair, she is my mother + she's not a gold digger)
You also suggested that we invest with our money, and we are and have: we have four condos that was also an inheritance, we remodeled from inside to out and we make about 15,200 month from those which is about 182,400 a year give or take a little.
We are also in the process of buying three condo's here in nashville and they are brand new which we will be renting for 4000 a month so that estimated value is 144,000 a year, my point is we are investing so that we can always have flowing income. And as far as finding someone we can trust with our money is NOBODY, we trust no one! My husbands dad is an investment banker/ Broker so he gives all the free advice we need.
And our other plans for this year is to open a night club and restaurants with New Orleans inspired food.
My husband want's to open a couple of McDonalds ? what do you think about that? I want a chain of snow ball stands!( I grew up in new orleans)
I am also about giving back! We mostly give back to New Orleans community because that's our roots so we give to the public school systems there and something that I am very proud of is the McMillians Nursing School foundation which is a nursing program that is free for High School students who want to pursue a Nursing Career and may not be able to afford to go to College other wise!( it's a great program) that allows grades 9 - 12 with a 3.5 GPA to start nursing school! and this is college credits!!! and after graduation of high school 100% of our students receive academic scholarships to go on to the best nursing schools in the US!
SUZI I would love your input so get back to me. Thank you!THIS IS FOR SUZI!!!!!?
By investing, I didn't necessarily mean in rental units. The problem with buying house/condo and renting it out is that others don't have the same regard for your property as you do. While you can make some good money that way, there are too many out there that won't pay, and/or damage the places. Besides, I am not sure that I would keep investing in homes, especially because this is such a down time for the housing market. It can go down much more, and probably will.
I did not tell you to trust Suze with your money, just to ask her what best thing to do with it is. www.suzeorman.com Catch her show on CNBC. It is just asking her opinion, as she has been a financial advisor for years and is on our side, so to speak.
How long ago did your hubby inherit the money? She said recently, and I have heard this from others before also, never to do anything for at least the first year but keep the money safe. Investigate what your options are so you can think it out thoroughly and do the best thing for the two of you.
I applaud your public schools and McMillians Nursing School Foundation work. Had never heard about that program before, but I think it is VERY worthwhile. You are helping them get a good foundation towards an excellent career. Children are our future and those with only a high school education (or less) are only hurting themselves. I had very high grades, but couldn't afford college years ago myself. Went into the Army, then used my GI bill to pay for college.
Night Club?? Restaurants?? McDonalds?? Snow Ball Stands (never heard of them, but they sure do sound cool!)?? I say if you weren't in business for yourself before, to hold off on all of those for a couple years at least. While I think your business ideas are probably worthwhile, it is too easy to over commit the money and end up not reserving enough of it for long term growth. Maybe take some bus mgmt courses and investing courses would be a good idea for the two of you too.
I would set a certain amount aside and never touch that principal amount, although not sure how much. If you want to invest in the businesses, can you only do one at a time? Take the profits and invest those in the next business? You are probably going to need to hire others to manage +/or work for the businesses, so it is important that you know the business inside and out, BEFORE you invest in it.
I know it sounds like I am being a wet blanket, sorry. Keep the principal safe. There are too many unscrupulous people out there that are staying awake nights trying to figure out how to make your money theirs! That said, love others and don't let the rotten apples (i.e.-cousin with attitude) destroy your faith in others.
Best of luck!! Be safe and be careful!
Thanks for saying I gave the best advice, I really appreciate that! I know some treat their answers as couple points, but I enjoy trying to figure out the best advice to give. Did you already mark mine as the best answer or still collecting answers? Hopefully someone else will put some thought into theirs and give some more good advice!
Usually I am not on for too long, so I am glad I saw this second question too. The SUZI grabbed my attention, lol.
Good Luck! My best to you and yours!! ~ Suzi :)
Price of alcohol in the US.?
I'm going to the US this summer, and plan to drink pretty much every day all day.
What is the general price level on beer and booze in the US? How much does beer cost in grocery stores and on the town, and how much does various drinks cost in bars and such? We are going to south-eastern USA. Kansas City, Oklahoma City/Wichita, St. Louis, Nashville and Memphis.
I understand that one single answer can't be made, but I was thinking of the general price level. Also, are there any specific types of beer/liquor specialized to this area we should try out?
Looking forward to be able to go out on the town without having to pay 10-15 USD for a 0,5 litre beer.
If there are any nice restaurants or chain and stuff around in this area I wouldn't mind hearing about those either.
Thanks for your time.Price of alcohol in the US.?
You're going to some pretty cool cities (which might be fun to see before you start your daily drinking). Kansas City is known for the barbecue... which restaurant is the best depends on whom you ask. Arthur Bryant's (http://www.arthurbryants.com ) is a classic though and definitely worth checking out! There are a couple of decent microbrewerys there, too- http://www.rivermarketbrews.com/ .
Walk around the plaza (which is designed to be reminiscent of Seville, Spain) and you will see jazz and blues combos playing on streetcorners. It's a great time.
Memphis is a whole different kind of barbecue... but if you're having KC, you might as well get the comparison. http://www.corkysbbq.com/ is a good place to start, but if you are visiting someone they will have a favorite. Go down to Beale Street and you will find a plethora of bars and restaurants and blues venues. Take your pick, or find a local and see where they hang out.
A pint of beer (micro-brews) are the only beer with drinking in the US. They are around 3-5 US dollars at a bar restaurant.
Keep in mind that part of the states is rather puritanical.Price of alcohol in the US.?
haha your in luck my frind, ive lived in germany travled europe, ive tasted some good beer.. but back in the states its easy to find it cheap but only in a store not a bar or club, in a store you can buy a case of busch beer for dirt cheap. bottles usually dont come in half litres so go the 40OZ path, colt 45, st ides, old english, shlitz, hurracane, if you dont see any of these just look for the bigges bottle for a buck 50 and you got it.. tastes like **** but will get you drunk
from wherever ur going the prices r gna be cheep very cheep id say the good beer can go as low as 10 bucks 4 a 12 pack the best part of us drinkin is that they have lots of sale n mark downs on drinks the part that sucks is u gota be 21
What is the general price level on beer and booze in the US? How much does beer cost in grocery stores and on the town, and how much does various drinks cost in bars and such? We are going to south-eastern USA. Kansas City, Oklahoma City/Wichita, St. Louis, Nashville and Memphis.
I understand that one single answer can't be made, but I was thinking of the general price level. Also, are there any specific types of beer/liquor specialized to this area we should try out?
Looking forward to be able to go out on the town without having to pay 10-15 USD for a 0,5 litre beer.
If there are any nice restaurants or chain and stuff around in this area I wouldn't mind hearing about those either.
Thanks for your time.Price of alcohol in the US.?
You're going to some pretty cool cities (which might be fun to see before you start your daily drinking). Kansas City is known for the barbecue... which restaurant is the best depends on whom you ask. Arthur Bryant's (http://www.arthurbryants.com ) is a classic though and definitely worth checking out! There are a couple of decent microbrewerys there, too- http://www.rivermarketbrews.com/ .
Walk around the plaza (which is designed to be reminiscent of Seville, Spain) and you will see jazz and blues combos playing on streetcorners. It's a great time.
Memphis is a whole different kind of barbecue... but if you're having KC, you might as well get the comparison. http://www.corkysbbq.com/ is a good place to start, but if you are visiting someone they will have a favorite. Go down to Beale Street and you will find a plethora of bars and restaurants and blues venues. Take your pick, or find a local and see where they hang out.
A pint of beer (micro-brews) are the only beer with drinking in the US. They are around 3-5 US dollars at a bar restaurant.
Keep in mind that part of the states is rather puritanical.Price of alcohol in the US.?
haha your in luck my frind, ive lived in germany travled europe, ive tasted some good beer.. but back in the states its easy to find it cheap but only in a store not a bar or club, in a store you can buy a case of busch beer for dirt cheap. bottles usually dont come in half litres so go the 40OZ path, colt 45, st ides, old english, shlitz, hurracane, if you dont see any of these just look for the bigges bottle for a buck 50 and you got it.. tastes like **** but will get you drunk
from wherever ur going the prices r gna be cheep very cheep id say the good beer can go as low as 10 bucks 4 a 12 pack the best part of us drinkin is that they have lots of sale n mark downs on drinks the part that sucks is u gota be 21
How can you live a productive life and bring in income with Epilepsy?
I have lived with epilepsy for several years. I have seizures frequently. I'm currently on medication and last year I had the vagus nerve stimulator implanted to help control them. This is the 1st year where I've been totally dependent on disability checks for living and public transportation and family/friends for travel. I love to be productive. I am trying to think of creative ways to bring in some more income that will accommodate my health situation. I am great with computers. I enjoy being on the phone. I enjoy writing. I have a car but I can't drive it. I was thinking about possibly selling it or renting it out.
I live in Nashville, TN. I am also open to any suggestions of places I may go to just change my environment. I use a service that will take me where I need to go. So, I would love places I could go other than movies, the gym, and restaurants.How can you live a productive life and bring in income with Epilepsy?
IF you earn even one cent you will be stopped from any federal income!
The best WE can do is make things for others and give them away, grow our own foods, see if volunteer jobs will take you. Most are too afraid of us.
I have recently found a Free collage on the Internet. (Online Bible Collage). One can also pay for the mini courses and get real credits. If the subject is not to your liking; perhaps you can find a free collage in your direction?
E-mail if you want any idea of what living ones whole life epileptic is like. Made worse after a murder attempt. I've never even had a drivers license.
Yes! Our neighbour has epilepsy and worked as a college professor for many years before he retired in his 60s. He is married and I went to school with his kids. He lives a normal, productive life as far as I can tell.How can you live a productive life and bring in income with Epilepsy?
Wow, good for u! You are really making it! How wonderful..maybe even bring a husband into the story? Do contact your DVR in your county. DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION..THEY WILL HELP U.
I have epilepsy and I, too, have had my fair share of seizures. However, I manage to earn a college degree back in '09 while working a full time job. However, I managed to remain fairly seizure free by: taking my medication on a routinely basis, eating a high protein diet, not skipping meals, obtaining at least 6 hours of rest a night, try not to get overly stressed, avoid drugs/ alcohol, avoid extreme temperatures, and avoid getting sick/ hurt.
However; since you were working on your Master's in Counseling Psychology AND Vocational Rehabilitation Services is assisting you in, how about trying for a position as a Residential Counselor at one of the rehab centers that is found within the department itself.
I attended Woodrow Wilson Rehab Center, a rehab training in Virginia, that had several Residential Couselors with many of them resided in the dorms themslves or in houses that were located within a walking distance of the school itself in case an emergency took place: like a student commenting suicide (which I'm sorry to say does happen).
I live in Nashville, TN. I am also open to any suggestions of places I may go to just change my environment. I use a service that will take me where I need to go. So, I would love places I could go other than movies, the gym, and restaurants.How can you live a productive life and bring in income with Epilepsy?
IF you earn even one cent you will be stopped from any federal income!
The best WE can do is make things for others and give them away, grow our own foods, see if volunteer jobs will take you. Most are too afraid of us.
I have recently found a Free collage on the Internet. (Online Bible Collage). One can also pay for the mini courses and get real credits. If the subject is not to your liking; perhaps you can find a free collage in your direction?
E-mail if you want any idea of what living ones whole life epileptic is like. Made worse after a murder attempt. I've never even had a drivers license.
Yes! Our neighbour has epilepsy and worked as a college professor for many years before he retired in his 60s. He is married and I went to school with his kids. He lives a normal, productive life as far as I can tell.How can you live a productive life and bring in income with Epilepsy?
Wow, good for u! You are really making it! How wonderful..maybe even bring a husband into the story? Do contact your DVR in your county. DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION..THEY WILL HELP U.
I have epilepsy and I, too, have had my fair share of seizures. However, I manage to earn a college degree back in '09 while working a full time job. However, I managed to remain fairly seizure free by: taking my medication on a routinely basis, eating a high protein diet, not skipping meals, obtaining at least 6 hours of rest a night, try not to get overly stressed, avoid drugs/ alcohol, avoid extreme temperatures, and avoid getting sick/ hurt.
However; since you were working on your Master's in Counseling Psychology AND Vocational Rehabilitation Services is assisting you in, how about trying for a position as a Residential Counselor at one of the rehab centers that is found within the department itself.
I attended Woodrow Wilson Rehab Center, a rehab training in Virginia, that had several Residential Couselors with many of them resided in the dorms themslves or in houses that were located within a walking distance of the school itself in case an emergency took place: like a student commenting suicide (which I'm sorry to say does happen).
Things to do in spring Hill Tennessee...?
I am going to Spring Hill Tennessee for work. I maybe leaving this week and be there for 2 weeks. I know its a small town but does anyone know things or places to go. Cool restaurants, shopping etc... (FYI I am a female in my 20's) Also if you know any website or photos that we be great.
i know Nashville is close by, but I would like to just stay in the town for the week. Venture out on the weekends.
So only feed back for Spring Hill please... Thanks!Things to do in spring Hill Tennessee...?
U can go cow tippin
watch NASCAR
drink moonshine
and dip tobacco
but in all seriousness where is hill?
you would be better off driving to murfreesboro . Its only about 15 mins away from spring hill and there you can go to decent resturants, movie theaters, and bars with more than 6 rednecks in it.
i know Nashville is close by, but I would like to just stay in the town for the week. Venture out on the weekends.
So only feed back for Spring Hill please... Thanks!Things to do in spring Hill Tennessee...?
U can go cow tippin
watch NASCAR
drink moonshine
and dip tobacco
but in all seriousness where is hill?
you would be better off driving to murfreesboro . Its only about 15 mins away from spring hill and there you can go to decent resturants, movie theaters, and bars with more than 6 rednecks in it.
Going for a week to san diego and LA, any places i need to see while there?
any good restaurants? that aren't the typical tourist place? where the locals would go to get cheap good food. any good night clubs (were both 19) and places to shop? what are some good places to hear good music? what are some famous plays to go and see that are musically famous, for example the grand ole oprp in nashville.
-we are already going to the wax museum, hollywood boulevard, san diego zoo, and pink's hot dogs.
our hotel is in san diego, it's best western seven seas. but were going to LA for a day.
thanksGoing for a week to san diego and LA, any places i need to see while there?
Go to In-N-Out. Their Burgers are sick.
I'm poor and unprivileged so I have not seen much of LA. :/ Seriously look at my hometown.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMiEAr60y鈥?/a>
Lou's Records.Going for a week to san diego and LA, any places i need to see while there?
area 51
la galaxy soccer match?
venice beach boardwalk.
-we are already going to the wax museum, hollywood boulevard, san diego zoo, and pink's hot dogs.
our hotel is in san diego, it's best western seven seas. but were going to LA for a day.
thanksGoing for a week to san diego and LA, any places i need to see while there?
Go to In-N-Out. Their Burgers are sick.
I'm poor and unprivileged so I have not seen much of LA. :/ Seriously look at my hometown.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMiEAr60y鈥?/a>
Lou's Records.Going for a week to san diego and LA, any places i need to see while there?
area 51
la galaxy soccer match?
venice beach boardwalk.
If you had to rank the "best big cities" in America, what would your list look like?
I’m doing this research b/c I’m thinking of moving and I want to live in an area that offers big city living. I think the ideal “big city” not only has a large, dense population with a sprawling metro area, but also great nightlife/culture and restaurants, a bustling job market, big time sports, a “global city” reputation w/ lots of diversity, good public transportation and is also a tourist destination. With these parameters in mind, I created a five-tiered list of my own that classifies U.S. cities in terms of their urban appeal. Any feedback or arguments? Which cities should have made my list but didn't?
Tier 1
-New York
-Los Angeles
-Chicago
Tier 2
-Boston
-San Francisco
-Washington, DC
-Miami
-Dallas
Tier 3
-Houston
-Philadelphia
-Atlanta
-Seattle
-San Diego
Tier 4
-Denver
-Phoenix
-Minneapolis
-Baltimore
-Las Vegas
-Detroit
Tier 5
-Pittsburgh
-Cleveland
-Austin
-St Louis
-Portland, OR
-Charlotte
-Nashville
-Milwaukee
-New OrleansIf you had to rank the "best big cities" in America, what would your list look like?
Houston is definitely Tier 2. Boston isn't. Aside from the Boston Pops and lots of strip joints there isn't a whole lot to do there (you see the historic stuff once and then it is BTDT).
The problem with your Tier 1 cities is that they're all incredibly expensive to live in. Houston and Dallas are not.
only one that is New York City but only Brooklyn every other part of NYC sucksIf you had to rank the "best big cities" in America, what would your list look like?
Tier 1 Should def be
-NY
-Chicago
-LA
I think Philly should be in tier 2. That's my only problem...otherwise, great job!
You might want to consider San Antonio on your list. San Antonio has lots to offer including a decent job market and housing market. It also has lots of neat restuarants and night life offerings and is often considered the "oddball" in Texas because of that along with the city culture.
In your top tier, LA really has no public transportation to speak of and is more of a giant suburb as opposed to the metro areas you find in Chicago and New York. Chicago and New York both offer lots of what your looking for but Chicago has more of a relaxed culture as compared to New York where the people are more on the go and brisk in their conversations. Its basically the diffrence between east coast and midwest.
San Fran also offers lots of great city culture but it stays relatively cool so if your a warm weather fan prolly not the best choice.nada boats used car values
Tier 1
-New York
-Los Angeles
-Chicago
Tier 2
-Boston
-San Francisco
-Washington, DC
-Miami
-Dallas
Tier 3
-Houston
-Philadelphia
-Atlanta
-Seattle
-San Diego
Tier 4
-Denver
-Phoenix
-Minneapolis
-Baltimore
-Las Vegas
-Detroit
Tier 5
-Pittsburgh
-Cleveland
-Austin
-St Louis
-Portland, OR
-Charlotte
-Nashville
-Milwaukee
-New OrleansIf you had to rank the "best big cities" in America, what would your list look like?
Houston is definitely Tier 2. Boston isn't. Aside from the Boston Pops and lots of strip joints there isn't a whole lot to do there (you see the historic stuff once and then it is BTDT).
The problem with your Tier 1 cities is that they're all incredibly expensive to live in. Houston and Dallas are not.
only one that is New York City but only Brooklyn every other part of NYC sucksIf you had to rank the "best big cities" in America, what would your list look like?
Tier 1 Should def be
-NY
-Chicago
-LA
I think Philly should be in tier 2. That's my only problem...otherwise, great job!
You might want to consider San Antonio on your list. San Antonio has lots to offer including a decent job market and housing market. It also has lots of neat restuarants and night life offerings and is often considered the "oddball" in Texas because of that along with the city culture.
In your top tier, LA really has no public transportation to speak of and is more of a giant suburb as opposed to the metro areas you find in Chicago and New York. Chicago and New York both offer lots of what your looking for but Chicago has more of a relaxed culture as compared to New York where the people are more on the go and brisk in their conversations. Its basically the diffrence between east coast and midwest.
San Fran also offers lots of great city culture but it stays relatively cool so if your a warm weather fan prolly not the best choice.
Why do americans eat so much food?
look at the food portions at many restaurants...i can never finish the portions i am served at almost any restaurant in america that i have been to..chevy's gives you portions that would fill up two to three non-americans easily..many diners such as johnny rockets serves you a milkshake that itself could be almost a thousand calories and could alone be your meal...and besides, look at the obesity of many americans in cities such as houston, detroit, or nashville..it is just alarming..however, the worst obesity I have seen is in the south where you rarely run into skinny people unless they are high school or college girls trying out for cheerleading or modeling or acting.
like seriously..if americans ate less food, we could be feeding starving people those excess portions..and the percentage of americans that die from heart disease or cholesterol problems would be significantly smaller than it is nowWhy do americans eat so much food?
Because the food industries that provide Americans with foods have found a cheap solution to preserve foods - salt. Americans now have become accustomed to fatty and salty foods, that they do not find fresh fruits, vegetables appetizing.
We should eat less, but the logistics of shipping perishables across the world would increase global warming.Why do americans eat so much food?
My steady diet of whiskey and cigarettes keeps me trim and fit.
I lack self control to stop eating and to not supersize every combo meal.
I don't even really taste my food anymore. I just chew it for a while until it sort of burns and mushes, and then I attempt to wash it all down with an extra large soda.
like seriously..if americans ate less food, we could be feeding starving people those excess portions..and the percentage of americans that die from heart disease or cholesterol problems would be significantly smaller than it is nowWhy do americans eat so much food?
Because the food industries that provide Americans with foods have found a cheap solution to preserve foods - salt. Americans now have become accustomed to fatty and salty foods, that they do not find fresh fruits, vegetables appetizing.
We should eat less, but the logistics of shipping perishables across the world would increase global warming.Why do americans eat so much food?
My steady diet of whiskey and cigarettes keeps me trim and fit.
I lack self control to stop eating and to not supersize every combo meal.
I don't even really taste my food anymore. I just chew it for a while until it sort of burns and mushes, and then I attempt to wash it all down with an extra large soda.
Things for teens to do in the summer?
I'll be 16 and i'll have my license.
I live in kind of a small town in Kentucky but the Bigger cities with big malls and good restaurants (we don't get good restaurants because we're a dry county..meaning you can't buy alcohol here) are only an hour and a half away and Nashville Tennessee's about 2 and half hours away.
But i really want to have some small town fun. I don't want to be making such a long commute everyday.
But give me some suggestions.
Here's what i have so far:
Camping by the lake
Swimming in the lake
Kentucky down under (you get to pet kangaroo and feed birds..it's actually a lot of fun)
Spa day
Make a free hugs sign and give free hugs
water park
hiking
Go to Cumberland falls.
Make a video. Walmart Vs. Target
fill a kiddie pool with bubbles and act like a child again. :)Things for teens to do in the summer?
o Go To A Midnight Premiere Of A Movie
o Have A Mall Scavenger Hunt
o Movie’s Marathon
o Have A 4th Of July BBQ
o Make A Slip n’ Slide
o Have A Lemonade Stand
o Vacation
o Make T-Shirts
o Color A Coloring Book
o Go Horseback Riding
o Have A Picnic
o Tan
o Laser Tag
o Go Mini Golfing
o Go Bowling
o Go To A Baseball Game
o Cook A Full Meal
o Draw With Chalk On The Driveway
o Go To An Amusement Park And Ride Everything
o Get Another Part Of Ears Pierced
o Play Tennis
o Get Dressed Up Fancy And Go To A Fast Food Restaurant
o Temporary Dye Hair
o Jump Rope
o Pick Fruits
o Tie Dye Stuff
o Play Uno
o Make A Time Capsule
o Go To NYC
o Collect Fireflies
o Wash The Car
o Drink Lemonade In A Kiddy Pool
o Have A Water Gun Fight
o Fly A Kite
o Play Marco Polo (In Water Or On Land!)
o Go To The Mall From When It Opens To When It Closes
o Make A Root Beer Float
o Play Games Like Candyland And Pretty Pretty Princess
o Order A Pizza
o Get Lattes
o Climb Trees
o Obstacle Course
o Look At Clouds Or Stars
o Take Lots Of Pictures
o Play Badminton
o Have A Food Fight
o Plant Flowers
o Blow Bubbles
o Play Tag In The Rain
o Go To A Playground
o Get A Makeover At The Mall
o Go To A New Restaurant
o Read The Newspaper
o Make A Flip Book
o Host A Party
o Explode Coke With Mentos
o Sit On Roof With Friends
o Go Up A Down Escalator
o Slide Down Grass Hill On Cardboard
o Make A Rock Buddy
o Make S’mores
o Finger Paint
o Make Life Sized Portraits
o Eat Kabobs
o Make Message Balloons
o Make A Little Anti-Boredom Kit
o Make A Baking Soda Volcano
o Face Paint
o Make A Movie
o Go To Carlos Bakery
o Put Together A Fashion Show
o Build Fairy Houses In The Backyard
o Make Mud Pies
o Make And Walk On Tin Can Stilts
o Hot Air Balloon Ride
o Go Roller Skating
o Buy Ice Cream From The Ice Cream Truck
o Camping In The Backyard
o Go To The Fair
o Go To An Outdoor Concert
o Stargaze
o Water Fight
o Puffy Paint Shirts or Soffe Shorts
o Buy an Underwater Camera and Take Pics With It
o Bake Dog Treats
o Bonfires
o Build A Bear
o Indoor Rock Climbing
o Make Big Pancakes
o Go To A Zoo
o Concert
o Babysit
o Make Pizza
o Make A Movie
o Take At Least 1,000 Pictures
o Etch Names Into A Tree
o Send A Message In A Bottle
o Decorate Converse
o Make Sand-Filled Bottles
o Make A Pop-Up Card
o Do Laundry
o Make A Banana Split
o Pie Eating Contest
o Freeze A Water Balloon and Peel off the Balloon Part
o Obstacle Courses
Volunteer at the local homeless shelter
It feels awesome to be able to help out so many people :)Things for teens to do in the summer?
Why does it matter that you live in a dry county? You're still too young to purchase alcohol, it doesn't matter if alcohol is legal of not.
You already have a hefty list. How much more do you want?
haha sounds like around here...Sounds like good plans
Small town people have the most fun :)
I usually volunteer at the public library during the summer...I help out with the children's programs. It's fun.
you have a car, get a job, gas is expensivee
Volunteer and get a job...thats prolly wat i'll do...maybe
you could go to summer camp. im fourteen and until in out of high school i will be going to laurel music camp. it is a music camp were u have practices in music throughout the day the total per day in 5 hours you have recreation time in between where you came play baseball, softball, any kind of sport really go swimming, hiking or even sun bathing. it is a co-ed sleep away camp but only a person of the same gender can share a tent with you. its essentially band camp. if you don't want to do that than have like movie nights and you and your friends houses and switch up which places you go to.
I live in kind of a small town in Kentucky but the Bigger cities with big malls and good restaurants (we don't get good restaurants because we're a dry county..meaning you can't buy alcohol here) are only an hour and a half away and Nashville Tennessee's about 2 and half hours away.
But i really want to have some small town fun. I don't want to be making such a long commute everyday.
But give me some suggestions.
Here's what i have so far:
Camping by the lake
Swimming in the lake
Kentucky down under (you get to pet kangaroo and feed birds..it's actually a lot of fun)
Spa day
Make a free hugs sign and give free hugs
water park
hiking
Go to Cumberland falls.
Make a video. Walmart Vs. Target
fill a kiddie pool with bubbles and act like a child again. :)Things for teens to do in the summer?
o Go To A Midnight Premiere Of A Movie
o Have A Mall Scavenger Hunt
o Movie’s Marathon
o Have A 4th Of July BBQ
o Make A Slip n’ Slide
o Have A Lemonade Stand
o Vacation
o Make T-Shirts
o Color A Coloring Book
o Go Horseback Riding
o Have A Picnic
o Tan
o Laser Tag
o Go Mini Golfing
o Go Bowling
o Go To A Baseball Game
o Cook A Full Meal
o Draw With Chalk On The Driveway
o Go To An Amusement Park And Ride Everything
o Get Another Part Of Ears Pierced
o Play Tennis
o Get Dressed Up Fancy And Go To A Fast Food Restaurant
o Temporary Dye Hair
o Jump Rope
o Pick Fruits
o Tie Dye Stuff
o Play Uno
o Make A Time Capsule
o Go To NYC
o Collect Fireflies
o Wash The Car
o Drink Lemonade In A Kiddy Pool
o Have A Water Gun Fight
o Fly A Kite
o Play Marco Polo (In Water Or On Land!)
o Go To The Mall From When It Opens To When It Closes
o Make A Root Beer Float
o Play Games Like Candyland And Pretty Pretty Princess
o Order A Pizza
o Get Lattes
o Climb Trees
o Obstacle Course
o Look At Clouds Or Stars
o Take Lots Of Pictures
o Play Badminton
o Have A Food Fight
o Plant Flowers
o Blow Bubbles
o Play Tag In The Rain
o Go To A Playground
o Get A Makeover At The Mall
o Go To A New Restaurant
o Read The Newspaper
o Make A Flip Book
o Host A Party
o Explode Coke With Mentos
o Sit On Roof With Friends
o Go Up A Down Escalator
o Slide Down Grass Hill On Cardboard
o Make A Rock Buddy
o Make S’mores
o Finger Paint
o Make Life Sized Portraits
o Eat Kabobs
o Make Message Balloons
o Make A Little Anti-Boredom Kit
o Make A Baking Soda Volcano
o Face Paint
o Make A Movie
o Go To Carlos Bakery
o Put Together A Fashion Show
o Build Fairy Houses In The Backyard
o Make Mud Pies
o Make And Walk On Tin Can Stilts
o Hot Air Balloon Ride
o Go Roller Skating
o Buy Ice Cream From The Ice Cream Truck
o Camping In The Backyard
o Go To The Fair
o Go To An Outdoor Concert
o Stargaze
o Water Fight
o Puffy Paint Shirts or Soffe Shorts
o Buy an Underwater Camera and Take Pics With It
o Bake Dog Treats
o Bonfires
o Build A Bear
o Indoor Rock Climbing
o Make Big Pancakes
o Go To A Zoo
o Concert
o Babysit
o Make Pizza
o Make A Movie
o Take At Least 1,000 Pictures
o Etch Names Into A Tree
o Send A Message In A Bottle
o Decorate Converse
o Make Sand-Filled Bottles
o Make A Pop-Up Card
o Do Laundry
o Make A Banana Split
o Pie Eating Contest
o Freeze A Water Balloon and Peel off the Balloon Part
o Obstacle Courses
Volunteer at the local homeless shelter
It feels awesome to be able to help out so many people :)Things for teens to do in the summer?
Why does it matter that you live in a dry county? You're still too young to purchase alcohol, it doesn't matter if alcohol is legal of not.
You already have a hefty list. How much more do you want?
haha sounds like around here...Sounds like good plans
Small town people have the most fun :)
I usually volunteer at the public library during the summer...I help out with the children's programs. It's fun.
you have a car, get a job, gas is expensivee
Volunteer and get a job...thats prolly wat i'll do...maybe
you could go to summer camp. im fourteen and until in out of high school i will be going to laurel music camp. it is a music camp were u have practices in music throughout the day the total per day in 5 hours you have recreation time in between where you came play baseball, softball, any kind of sport really go swimming, hiking or even sun bathing. it is a co-ed sleep away camp but only a person of the same gender can share a tent with you. its essentially band camp. if you don't want to do that than have like movie nights and you and your friends houses and switch up which places you go to.
Suggestions on how to find hotels on interstate?
My husband has to be in Nashville, TN on Tuesday 9/22 for a meeting. The drive from our home is about 5 hours and unless we get up and leave say at 5:am, so we can be there by the 12;30 pm meeting, we will be needing to leave Monday night and then leave and come home on Tuesday evening. The drive of 10 hours in one day is too exhausting at our age plus time while he is in meeting and me standing by with nothing to do.
We are self-employed and we will be footing the bills for the expenses. We did mapquest and 280 miles of the total 306 is on I-65, we did a search for hotels and the majority listed for our location in the downtown area is around $100 or more. I have done hotels.com and others that always pop up when you do a search.
But, we feel it would be much cheaper if for instance, we can find a hotel off I-65 that maybe w/in 30 miles of downtown Nashville for a more lower price, but how do you go about doing either a search or either getting on the phone with Super 8 as an example to see if they have hotels close to our location.
We know that when you are driving, the exits will state hotels/restaurants ect, but that is a gamble on price and if available.
Any suggestions? Money is tight, so looking for best price.Suggestions on how to find hotels on interstate?
When I drove across country I found that the MacDonalds had these paper fliers that listed cheap hotels %26amp; had coupons ( I am sure that other chains do as well). I also found that Red Roof Hotels were really cheap (but pretty sparse); you can also get a hotel book of all the hotels in a chain usually at a hotel (say if there was a Holiday Inn Express of a Comfort inn, etc in your area they have a free book in the lobby with all their hotels listed). Also the closer you get to the city, the higher the prices get. I have also found that there generally is always a room available on the interstates; especially at this time of the year. And hotels.motels tend to cluster together as well. A chain that is generally cheap tends to be always cheap; so you could also just go tot he web of one chain OR pick a town close to Nashville and goggle hotels /motels in the area %26amp; compare them.Suggestions on how to find hotels on interstate?
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This can help you to find nice hotel deals.we can check and compare current hotel prices along with reviews at “hotels combined”
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good luck!....
We are self-employed and we will be footing the bills for the expenses. We did mapquest and 280 miles of the total 306 is on I-65, we did a search for hotels and the majority listed for our location in the downtown area is around $100 or more. I have done hotels.com and others that always pop up when you do a search.
But, we feel it would be much cheaper if for instance, we can find a hotel off I-65 that maybe w/in 30 miles of downtown Nashville for a more lower price, but how do you go about doing either a search or either getting on the phone with Super 8 as an example to see if they have hotels close to our location.
We know that when you are driving, the exits will state hotels/restaurants ect, but that is a gamble on price and if available.
Any suggestions? Money is tight, so looking for best price.Suggestions on how to find hotels on interstate?
When I drove across country I found that the MacDonalds had these paper fliers that listed cheap hotels %26amp; had coupons ( I am sure that other chains do as well). I also found that Red Roof Hotels were really cheap (but pretty sparse); you can also get a hotel book of all the hotels in a chain usually at a hotel (say if there was a Holiday Inn Express of a Comfort inn, etc in your area they have a free book in the lobby with all their hotels listed). Also the closer you get to the city, the higher the prices get. I have also found that there generally is always a room available on the interstates; especially at this time of the year. And hotels.motels tend to cluster together as well. A chain that is generally cheap tends to be always cheap; so you could also just go tot he web of one chain OR pick a town close to Nashville and goggle hotels /motels in the area %26amp; compare them.Suggestions on how to find hotels on interstate?
Hello
This can help you to find nice hotel deals.we can check and compare current hotel prices along with reviews at “hotels combined”
-------------------
Besthotelbookingguide.com
-------------------
good luck!....
Advice on any places to stay/things to during a road trip to the east coast.?
Here is our tentative itinerary:
Chicago, IL
Niagara Falls, NY
Boston, MA
New York, New York
Washington DC
Outterbanks, NC
Nashville, TN
Urbana, IL (friends here...very exciting town, I know)
Chicago, IL
-Mapquest said it would be quicker to drive through Canada to get from Chicago to Niagara Falls...is this too much of a hassle?
-Also, traveling from the Outterbanks to Nashville...will we have to travel through mountains, should we try and avoid this?
Any suggestions, little restaurants, favorite spots would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advanced!Advice on any places to stay/things to during a road trip to the east coast.?
Don't worry about the mountains, they aren't difficult and are very scenic.
Going through Canada would be the quickest way to Niagara Falls. Does everyone have a passport?
If you are using I-95 to travel from NY to DC you could stop in Philly to see the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. It's only about 10 minutes from I-95.
After DC you could make your way to the coast.
You could visit Assateague MD or Chincoteague VA to see the wild ponies.
After that continue south to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. It's a fun experience and you can stop at Seagull Island for refreshments and watch the ships pass by.
Have a fun trip.Advice on any places to stay/things to during a road trip to the east coast.?
I live in Springfield, IL which is close to Urbana. I have no suggestions of where to stay or what to do in any of these places, but I DO recommend driving through the mountains from NC to Nashville. I've driven through those moutains and they really are pretty.
Chicago, IL
Niagara Falls, NY
Boston, MA
New York, New York
Washington DC
Outterbanks, NC
Nashville, TN
Urbana, IL (friends here...very exciting town, I know)
Chicago, IL
-Mapquest said it would be quicker to drive through Canada to get from Chicago to Niagara Falls...is this too much of a hassle?
-Also, traveling from the Outterbanks to Nashville...will we have to travel through mountains, should we try and avoid this?
Any suggestions, little restaurants, favorite spots would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advanced!Advice on any places to stay/things to during a road trip to the east coast.?
Don't worry about the mountains, they aren't difficult and are very scenic.
Going through Canada would be the quickest way to Niagara Falls. Does everyone have a passport?
If you are using I-95 to travel from NY to DC you could stop in Philly to see the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. It's only about 10 minutes from I-95.
After DC you could make your way to the coast.
You could visit Assateague MD or Chincoteague VA to see the wild ponies.
After that continue south to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. It's a fun experience and you can stop at Seagull Island for refreshments and watch the ships pass by.
Have a fun trip.Advice on any places to stay/things to during a road trip to the east coast.?
I live in Springfield, IL which is close to Urbana. I have no suggestions of where to stay or what to do in any of these places, but I DO recommend driving through the mountains from NC to Nashville. I've driven through those moutains and they really are pretty.
The most welcoming U.S. cities? Least welcoming?
Most: Dallas/Ft. Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Amarillo, New Orleans, Nashville, Memphis, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Cheyenne, Salt Lake City, Raleigh-Durham, Columbia, SC, Honolulu, Sioux Falls, Fargo, Madison, WI
Least: Louisville, Lexington, New York, Newark, Boston, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Columbus, OH, Chicago, Los Angeles, Portland, OR, San Diego, Sacramento, Denver, Phoenix, Kansas City, St. Louis, Miami, Orlando
As you can tell, I've been around (lol).
Most welcoming entails friendly people at the terminal booths, in restaurants, hotels, and just in the city altogether. Least friendly obviously entails the opposite.The most welcoming U.S. cities? Least welcoming?
I agree with most of your list actually, and I've been to all the cities above for work travel - and I'm NOT at all proud of that - actually, pretty pissed! Here's my additions:
Most Welcoming: Kauai, Hawaii, San Diego, CA, and Minneapolis, MN.
Least Welcoming: Washington, DC, New Orleans, LA, and San Francisco, CA.
Most welcoming = Seattle
Least welcoming =PittsburghThe most welcoming U.S. cities? Least welcoming?
yep Texas cities are very welcoming! I live in Texas of Course! I'm proud to be a Texan! I know its cheesy i'm just playing around but i do live in Texas.
Austin was the friendliest place I have been to in my life while my city near Los Angeles is the most unfriendliest in the world.....we are snobs
I think that anywhere in the Southeast is pretty friendly as long as you don't laugh at our yalls and as long as it's not a big city in Florida. Mississippi is a great state. I've also had some great experiences in Denver, except for the airport. Even if you say they are cruel, I think they're really nice. It does help to have a tour guide though, like a relative.beef o bradys burger shop
Least: Louisville, Lexington, New York, Newark, Boston, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Columbus, OH, Chicago, Los Angeles, Portland, OR, San Diego, Sacramento, Denver, Phoenix, Kansas City, St. Louis, Miami, Orlando
As you can tell, I've been around (lol).
Most welcoming entails friendly people at the terminal booths, in restaurants, hotels, and just in the city altogether. Least friendly obviously entails the opposite.The most welcoming U.S. cities? Least welcoming?
I agree with most of your list actually, and I've been to all the cities above for work travel - and I'm NOT at all proud of that - actually, pretty pissed! Here's my additions:
Most Welcoming: Kauai, Hawaii, San Diego, CA, and Minneapolis, MN.
Least Welcoming: Washington, DC, New Orleans, LA, and San Francisco, CA.
Most welcoming = Seattle
Least welcoming =PittsburghThe most welcoming U.S. cities? Least welcoming?
yep Texas cities are very welcoming! I live in Texas of Course! I'm proud to be a Texan! I know its cheesy i'm just playing around but i do live in Texas.
Austin was the friendliest place I have been to in my life while my city near Los Angeles is the most unfriendliest in the world.....we are snobs
I think that anywhere in the Southeast is pretty friendly as long as you don't laugh at our yalls and as long as it's not a big city in Florida. Mississippi is a great state. I've also had some great experiences in Denver, except for the airport. Even if you say they are cruel, I think they're really nice. It does help to have a tour guide though, like a relative.
Why does Chicago continue to be so segregated?
have lived almost my entire life in Chicago but I have spent almost all of my summers in Nashville due to family ties. I know both cities very well. Recently I did a major project for my sociology class.
I compared Chicago and Nashville with regards to segregation in social settings. For four months I observed people at restaurants, sports events, night clubs and malls to see how much interaction there was between different races. (only dinner time and weekends)
In Chicago, I saw people of different races socializing together only 9% of the time whereas in Nashville the number was 48% of the time. I was totally in shock. I observed over 100 situations in each city so I feel my data is accurate.
So I am just curious if any can tell me about other cities. Has anyone else notice this type of segregation in Chicago or anywhere else?
Thanks,Why does Chicago continue to be so segregated?
People segragate themselves.
I know like 5 blacks personally, and have no real contact w/them. We have different friends, interests, we might visit each other for a BBQ in the summer or for some holiday or event but we have different lives. Even were I work I think that there might be 3 blacks, but I rarely see them we work in different depts and have no contact with each other.
People associate with those that have similar interests, goals, concerns.
I compared Chicago and Nashville with regards to segregation in social settings. For four months I observed people at restaurants, sports events, night clubs and malls to see how much interaction there was between different races. (only dinner time and weekends)
In Chicago, I saw people of different races socializing together only 9% of the time whereas in Nashville the number was 48% of the time. I was totally in shock. I observed over 100 situations in each city so I feel my data is accurate.
So I am just curious if any can tell me about other cities. Has anyone else notice this type of segregation in Chicago or anywhere else?
Thanks,Why does Chicago continue to be so segregated?
People segragate themselves.
I know like 5 blacks personally, and have no real contact w/them. We have different friends, interests, we might visit each other for a BBQ in the summer or for some holiday or event but we have different lives. Even were I work I think that there might be 3 blacks, but I rarely see them we work in different depts and have no contact with each other.
People associate with those that have similar interests, goals, concerns.
Vanderbilt University community and environment like...?
I am from New Jersey and am very interested in Vanderbilt University.
I know about all of its academic and extracurricular offerings, but I'd liket to get a better feel on its surrounding environment. I like the idea of Nashville, where it is broken up into little neihborhoods with shops and restaurants, etc. I also like knowing that i could attend some big name concerts like Death Cab, 3 doors down, etc. My dad said i might go through a culture shock though, because it is Southern. What exactly does this mean? What is it like in Nashville? anything like NYC, because if so, that's not what i am looking for, too urban for me.Vanderbilt University community and environment like...?
Nashville is a nice city. It is not anywhere close to NYC. It has a small centralized downtown and there are suburbs in every direction. There is always music to be seen (it is the music city) as well as major league sports like The Tennessee Titans and the Nashville Predators. There is also a AAA baseball team called the Nashville Sounds that can be fun to go to (and cheap).
For a city it's size, Nashville is very cultural and clean. There are not as many theatrical venues as NYC, Chicago, or LA, but it does have more than most cities it's size or bigger. The people are nice, and the weather is great.
Vandy is located slightly on the south side of town. It is fairly close to downtown, but not in it. It is a great neighborhood called Hillsboro Village that has lots of little shops and places to eat. It is also near Centenial Park which is beautiful and has a scale rebuilding of the Parthenon in Greece. Anything you want to do, you can do in Nashville.
Your father could be worried about the fact that many people do have accents and there are the idiots. But I have lived in lots of places and there are people with accents everywhere (especially Jersey) and idiots as well.
I think it is a great city and one day I may move back. I would recommend you visit first though. Southwest flies in for really cheap, so book a flight and a hotel. Make sure you see second avenue and some music while you are there and decide for yourself.
I know about all of its academic and extracurricular offerings, but I'd liket to get a better feel on its surrounding environment. I like the idea of Nashville, where it is broken up into little neihborhoods with shops and restaurants, etc. I also like knowing that i could attend some big name concerts like Death Cab, 3 doors down, etc. My dad said i might go through a culture shock though, because it is Southern. What exactly does this mean? What is it like in Nashville? anything like NYC, because if so, that's not what i am looking for, too urban for me.Vanderbilt University community and environment like...?
Nashville is a nice city. It is not anywhere close to NYC. It has a small centralized downtown and there are suburbs in every direction. There is always music to be seen (it is the music city) as well as major league sports like The Tennessee Titans and the Nashville Predators. There is also a AAA baseball team called the Nashville Sounds that can be fun to go to (and cheap).
For a city it's size, Nashville is very cultural and clean. There are not as many theatrical venues as NYC, Chicago, or LA, but it does have more than most cities it's size or bigger. The people are nice, and the weather is great.
Vandy is located slightly on the south side of town. It is fairly close to downtown, but not in it. It is a great neighborhood called Hillsboro Village that has lots of little shops and places to eat. It is also near Centenial Park which is beautiful and has a scale rebuilding of the Parthenon in Greece. Anything you want to do, you can do in Nashville.
Your father could be worried about the fact that many people do have accents and there are the idiots. But I have lived in lots of places and there are people with accents everywhere (especially Jersey) and idiots as well.
I think it is a great city and one day I may move back. I would recommend you visit first though. Southwest flies in for really cheap, so book a flight and a hotel. Make sure you see second avenue and some music while you are there and decide for yourself.
The most welcoming U.S. cities? Least welcoming?
Most: Dallas/Ft. Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Amarillo, New Orleans, Nashville, Memphis, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Cheyenne, Salt Lake City, Raleigh-Durham, Columbia, SC, Honolulu, Sioux Falls, Fargo, Madison, WI
Least: Louisville, Lexington, New York, Newark, Boston, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Columbus, OH, Chicago, Los Angeles, Portland, OR, San Diego, Sacramento, Denver, Phoenix, Kansas City, St. Louis, Miami, Orlando
As you can tell, I've been around (lol).
Most welcoming entails friendly people at the terminal booths, in restaurants, hotels, and just in the city altogether. Least friendly obviously entails the opposite.The most welcoming U.S. cities? Least welcoming?
In my experience, San Antonio is definitely the most welcoming. It's the friendliest place I've ever been. Here are my top 5:
1. San Antonio
2. Indianapolis
3. Nashville
4. Birmingham
5. Winchester, VA
Dallas is by far the least welcoming place I've ever been. I hate Dallas and I will NEVER be back. Here are my top 5:
1. Dallas
2. Tampa
3. Seattle
4. St. Louis
5. New York
Interesting i guess it's the southern hospitality an small town mentality unlike LA where everyone trying to be a star and NYC people are cautious..The most welcoming U.S. cities? Least welcoming?
I've been to Boston last year and i fell in love with it.
Florida... I was there since i was 9 yrs old.
Tennessee.. when i was in High School, so i was about 17 or 18 yrs old.
So i liked those states very much.
As for New York ( even though i live here)...
I am not to crazy about it at all.
athens, charleston, savannah nashville. san angelo
Least: Louisville, Lexington, New York, Newark, Boston, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Columbus, OH, Chicago, Los Angeles, Portland, OR, San Diego, Sacramento, Denver, Phoenix, Kansas City, St. Louis, Miami, Orlando
As you can tell, I've been around (lol).
Most welcoming entails friendly people at the terminal booths, in restaurants, hotels, and just in the city altogether. Least friendly obviously entails the opposite.The most welcoming U.S. cities? Least welcoming?
In my experience, San Antonio is definitely the most welcoming. It's the friendliest place I've ever been. Here are my top 5:
1. San Antonio
2. Indianapolis
3. Nashville
4. Birmingham
5. Winchester, VA
Dallas is by far the least welcoming place I've ever been. I hate Dallas and I will NEVER be back. Here are my top 5:
1. Dallas
2. Tampa
3. Seattle
4. St. Louis
5. New York
Interesting i guess it's the southern hospitality an small town mentality unlike LA where everyone trying to be a star and NYC people are cautious..The most welcoming U.S. cities? Least welcoming?
I've been to Boston last year and i fell in love with it.
Florida... I was there since i was 9 yrs old.
Tennessee.. when i was in High School, so i was about 17 or 18 yrs old.
So i liked those states very much.
As for New York ( even though i live here)...
I am not to crazy about it at all.
athens, charleston, savannah nashville. san angelo
Which U.S. or Canadian city is your favorite? Least favorite? Why?
My personal list of...
Favorites:
1. San Antonio. Weather, atmosphere, hospitality
2. Austin. Ditto, plus a really funky vibe and mellow culture
3. Fort Worth. Old west feel, still maintains its heritage, great people, friendlier part of Metroplex.
4. Memphis. Good people, natural beauty around city, atmosphere that can't be replicated.
5. Nashville. Good people, natural beauty.
6. New York (Manhattan). Not as mean as it is made out to be; people actually hold doors open, say "thank you" when you hold a door open, and some will even talk to you when you're friendly, unlike other places up north.
Least favorites:
1. Louisville. Preaches its Southern hospitality, but has the rudest, most hateful, unhelpful, selfish people of any place I've ever been. Even in restaurants and CHURCHES people will shove and cuss at you. (I used to live there, I know.)
2. Evansville, IN. Too much like L'ville!
3. Clarksville, TN. Dull, boring
4. Dallas. Rude drivers, dirty city
5. New Jersey!Which U.S. or Canadian city is your favorite? Least favorite? Why?
Favorite: San Antonio! Large city, great vibe, Texas culture peppered with elements of Mexican culture and heritage, as well as Southern hospitality. What a great city!
Least favorite: Louisville, for the same reasons listed above. The locals are very pretentious; but, I've lived in western, central, and northern Kentucky, and the rest of the state isn't much better. Even Cincinnati is friendlier.
I've never been to Seattle, Salt Lake City, or Santa Fe, but I think I'd like those places. I've heard that Toronto, Hamilton (Ontario), and Vancouver are nice. I've heard that California and Maine suck.
My favorite would be Boston - it is the prettiest urban area I've ever seen and the people are so friendly (compared to most other cities I've been in). My least favorite is a toss-up between Miami and Orlando. Dirty, ugly, full of construction, and the people are so rude! (And I forgot to mention all the tourists who can't drive!)Which U.S. or Canadian city is your favorite? Least favorite? Why?
Best US - New York. I lived there for 12 years. Walkable, transit, food, parks.
Worst US - Charleston, SC. If you are not white and a southerner, you are treated like garbage.
Best Canadian - Montreal. Easy to get around, everyone is helpful, and it is clean. Walkable, history, food. I could go on.
Worst Canadian - Have not found one yet.
Salt Lake, San Antonio, Austin are cool
A LOT of people like Louisville, but I don't. I think it's the pits. Cincinnati and D.C. are pretty bad, too. North Jersey may be the worst, though.
Favorites:
1. San Antonio. Weather, atmosphere, hospitality
2. Austin. Ditto, plus a really funky vibe and mellow culture
3. Fort Worth. Old west feel, still maintains its heritage, great people, friendlier part of Metroplex.
4. Memphis. Good people, natural beauty around city, atmosphere that can't be replicated.
5. Nashville. Good people, natural beauty.
6. New York (Manhattan). Not as mean as it is made out to be; people actually hold doors open, say "thank you" when you hold a door open, and some will even talk to you when you're friendly, unlike other places up north.
Least favorites:
1. Louisville. Preaches its Southern hospitality, but has the rudest, most hateful, unhelpful, selfish people of any place I've ever been. Even in restaurants and CHURCHES people will shove and cuss at you. (I used to live there, I know.)
2. Evansville, IN. Too much like L'ville!
3. Clarksville, TN. Dull, boring
4. Dallas. Rude drivers, dirty city
5. New Jersey!Which U.S. or Canadian city is your favorite? Least favorite? Why?
Favorite: San Antonio! Large city, great vibe, Texas culture peppered with elements of Mexican culture and heritage, as well as Southern hospitality. What a great city!
Least favorite: Louisville, for the same reasons listed above. The locals are very pretentious; but, I've lived in western, central, and northern Kentucky, and the rest of the state isn't much better. Even Cincinnati is friendlier.
I've never been to Seattle, Salt Lake City, or Santa Fe, but I think I'd like those places. I've heard that Toronto, Hamilton (Ontario), and Vancouver are nice. I've heard that California and Maine suck.
My favorite would be Boston - it is the prettiest urban area I've ever seen and the people are so friendly (compared to most other cities I've been in). My least favorite is a toss-up between Miami and Orlando. Dirty, ugly, full of construction, and the people are so rude! (And I forgot to mention all the tourists who can't drive!)Which U.S. or Canadian city is your favorite? Least favorite? Why?
Best US - New York. I lived there for 12 years. Walkable, transit, food, parks.
Worst US - Charleston, SC. If you are not white and a southerner, you are treated like garbage.
Best Canadian - Montreal. Easy to get around, everyone is helpful, and it is clean. Walkable, history, food. I could go on.
Worst Canadian - Have not found one yet.
Salt Lake, San Antonio, Austin are cool
A LOT of people like Louisville, but I don't. I think it's the pits. Cincinnati and D.C. are pretty bad, too. North Jersey may be the worst, though.
Need help quick! Road trip tomorrow!?
I'm leaving for a road trip tomorrow from Lexington, Ky to Memphis, Tn. I was wondering if anyone knew of any sights along the way (specifically for the Nashville to Memphis stretch of the trip) or any good restaurants along the way. I'm a horrible procrastinator so I do need answers asap! Thank you all and as always, 10 points for the best answer! Oh and while this question is up, I'm going to keep looking online for things, so if anyone even knows of a good site that lists things to do along the way I definitely want those sites too. Thanks!Need help quick! Road trip tomorrow!?
Roadside America is a great website for finding interesting things to stop and see along the route for a road trip in North America: http://www.roadsideamerica.com/Need help quick! Road trip tomorrow!?
Don't know if you have hit the road yet (you really are taking procrastination to the extreme), but consider stopping in Paris TN to see the Eiffel Tower. There is a replica there. Other than that, check out www.tnvacation.com for ideas.black ops zombie maps boggle online
Roadside America is a great website for finding interesting things to stop and see along the route for a road trip in North America: http://www.roadsideamerica.com/Need help quick! Road trip tomorrow!?
Don't know if you have hit the road yet (you really are taking procrastination to the extreme), but consider stopping in Paris TN to see the Eiffel Tower. There is a replica there. Other than that, check out www.tnvacation.com for ideas.
Business owner hitting employee.?
My mom works at a restaurant in downtown Nashville. The owner hired a homeless man as the dishwasher a few years ago and is currently paying him only 300$ per month. (under the table) The man is still homeless, sleeping outside of the irestaurant at night back by the dumpster. Recently, my mom, as well as other workers and customers, have witnessed the owner hitting/slapping the dishwasher. It has gotten to the point that he was hit 5 times in a row last night. My mom tried to step in but was stopped by the manager. They claim the dishwasher came in late and was working too slow. We both feel like we need to contact somebody about what has happened, but have no idea who to call. It is a privately owned restaurant.Business owner hitting employee.?
This is assault, a police matter. That's pretty simple.
You should know that no law protects your job if the owner finds out who made the report.
Catch the owner in a dark alley and pummel him...
Seriously. He is using the fact that the worker is illegal to break the law. It's blackmail; that's illegal, too. I'd simply file A %26amp; B against the owner, anonymously. It doesn't matter What the person's citizenship is, it isn't legal in the US.Business owner hitting employee.?
That is called assault and battery and should be reported to the police, and NOW!
That is PURE ABUSE!
What a horrible story!!!
Please report this bully owner to the police immediately....
Call the police. It is assault.
This is assault, a police matter. That's pretty simple.
You should know that no law protects your job if the owner finds out who made the report.
Catch the owner in a dark alley and pummel him...
Seriously. He is using the fact that the worker is illegal to break the law. It's blackmail; that's illegal, too. I'd simply file A %26amp; B against the owner, anonymously. It doesn't matter What the person's citizenship is, it isn't legal in the US.Business owner hitting employee.?
That is called assault and battery and should be reported to the police, and NOW!
That is PURE ABUSE!
What a horrible story!!!
Please report this bully owner to the police immediately....
Call the police. It is assault.
Tennessee or Kentucky?
I'd say TENNESSEE!!! The people, culture, scenery, historical sites, cities, shopping, roads, restaurants, fishing, hiking, etc. are all better than KY. Nashville and Memphis are thriving, eclectic, unique cities and experiences.
My experiences in Kentucky have sucked: most people were rude and impolite (especially central and southeastern KY,) and outside of the cities, there is very little to do.Tennessee or Kentucky?
havent been to either so i cant say
Tennessee.Tennessee or Kentucky?
Have never been to either one so I couldn't tell you.
Why those two states? What about other 49 states?
Ask TN vs Others. the vote for TN. You would have bigger joy!!!
heck yea,we would love to see ya come on down.tennessee is the best.
Michigan!
my bad I thought the question was which state had the most inbreed people
Tennessee
Tennessee
When in doubt go to where the better whiskey is can't go wrong with Jack Daniels. lol
Tennessee
Kentucky,,,,,,you have to drink moon shine with them hill Billy's ,,,try it,, go way up in to a hollow ,,trush me you will have the time of your life ,,,i know there all my family or Friends
I've been to Tenn. and I love the friendly girls there
I live in TN... so I have to say... TENNESSEE!!!
Good ol' rocky top.. rocky top tennessee.. rocky top tennessee
Doin' my lil redneck stomp dance..
She likes to move it move it... I like to move it move it...
Go ....go... go shorty... it's your birthday.. we gonna party likes it your birthday...
I'd like to give a shout out to all them down on the upside downside! WOOHOO.
Yeah... I have no idea either. It just started with me wanting to answer Tennessee and I think I got carried away. G'night.
hell yeah. TN rocks out loud. UT whooped Kentucky's asss I was a t the game. From Nashville baby and boy do we live it up here! Culuture and education here unlike the in-breads over in KY!
?Nashville Girl?
I disagree with your statement about the people in Ky.being rude and impolite we moved here from Chgo.and i have had nothing but pleasant encouter's here in central Ky.And i was born in S.Eastern Ky.and i remember it very differently.We have mountain's to hike and horse's to ride and lake's to swim in and fishing ,boating,hunting.I'm sorry you had bad experience's on your visit's .Tennessee is a beautiful place but so is the bluegrass.
TENNESSEE, by a landslide!!! There is no comparison.
What difference does it make? They are both crappy!
My experiences in Kentucky have sucked: most people were rude and impolite (especially central and southeastern KY,) and outside of the cities, there is very little to do.Tennessee or Kentucky?
havent been to either so i cant say
Tennessee.Tennessee or Kentucky?
Have never been to either one so I couldn't tell you.
Why those two states? What about other 49 states?
Ask TN vs Others. the vote for TN. You would have bigger joy!!!
heck yea,we would love to see ya come on down.tennessee is the best.
Michigan!
my bad I thought the question was which state had the most inbreed people
Tennessee
Tennessee
When in doubt go to where the better whiskey is can't go wrong with Jack Daniels. lol
Tennessee
Kentucky,,,,,,you have to drink moon shine with them hill Billy's ,,,try it,, go way up in to a hollow ,,trush me you will have the time of your life ,,,i know there all my family or Friends
I've been to Tenn. and I love the friendly girls there
I live in TN... so I have to say... TENNESSEE!!!
Good ol' rocky top.. rocky top tennessee.. rocky top tennessee
Doin' my lil redneck stomp dance..
She likes to move it move it... I like to move it move it...
Go ....go... go shorty... it's your birthday.. we gonna party likes it your birthday...
I'd like to give a shout out to all them down on the upside downside! WOOHOO.
Yeah... I have no idea either. It just started with me wanting to answer Tennessee and I think I got carried away. G'night.
hell yeah. TN rocks out loud. UT whooped Kentucky's asss I was a t the game. From Nashville baby and boy do we live it up here! Culuture and education here unlike the in-breads over in KY!
?Nashville Girl?
I disagree with your statement about the people in Ky.being rude and impolite we moved here from Chgo.and i have had nothing but pleasant encouter's here in central Ky.And i was born in S.Eastern Ky.and i remember it very differently.We have mountain's to hike and horse's to ride and lake's to swim in and fishing ,boating,hunting.I'm sorry you had bad experience's on your visit's .Tennessee is a beautiful place but so is the bluegrass.
TENNESSEE, by a landslide!!! There is no comparison.
What difference does it make? They are both crappy!
How Would Parents With Small Children Feel About A Restaurant That Bans Children?
Seems a restaurant outside of Pittsburgh, PA will be banning children under the age of five years-the reason being the disruptive behavior of younger children whose parents refuse to get them under control and the resulting growing complaints by the majority of their adult patrons. Owner stated he has received over 400 e-mails thanking him for the impending ban.
So, as parents do you feel the ban is unfair and that you have the right to take your child into any eating establishment-or do you feel the establishment has the right to ban a certain age group...
btw, there are bars in Nashville that do NOT allow minors-if you are not 21 or older, you can not enter....should restaurants be allowed to do the same because they want a certain quiet ambiance that unruly children disrupt.|||I think it's great, finally a place where people who don't like kids can eat without worry.|||You know, I can understand their point. It is discrimination, but the thing is some kids really shouldn't be in some restaurants. Say you and your spouse are on a rare, romantic night out and choose to go to a 5-star restaurant that is very expensive and formal. Surely you won't welcome the idea of a screaming/tantruming child nearby.
If it's a place like Chili's or the Outback, even the Cheesecake Factory, I say kids should be allowed. But if it's A super fancy place geared towards older adults, get a babysitter.|||"btw, there are bars in Nashville that do NOT allow minors-if you are not 21 or older, you can not enter...."
...That is because the legal drinking age is 21. The legal eating age is birth. I do not agree with banning children from restaurants.
(Edit) I see no reason why MY child shouldn't be allowed to eat in a certain restaurant because 'some' other peoples children cannot behave.
I'm in NY and NO bar allows anyone under 21.|||Read this story earlier this morning and I agree with it on one level and disagree on another.
I have raised my son (4) and daughter (17 months) to be respectful, not bother the people next to use, stay seated, have manners etc. My friend has a daughter who is almost 8 and behaves worse than my son. I think it needs to be a case by case basis because age has nothing to do with being able to behave if it isn't taught. It is a shame that some parents these days have neglected to raise their kids right and with manners that this is necessary.|||I think its fair, the owner has a right to decide what sort of restaurant he wants to have. There are plenty of child friendly places so why shouldnt there be adult restaurants too.
Also I get really annoyed with parents who dont make an effort to control their kids, i know its hard and they will play up from time to time but you still have to try!|||Don't really care. I believe they should have the right to do business as they please and not have to worry about pissed off parents throwing hissy fits about the rules banning their children throwing hissy fits.
We cannot expect billions of people around this globe to build their entire business around our families. We are too self involved and self entitled if we get offended over something like this.|||I feel it's the right of the restaurant to implement the ban. It's a private establishment. I think in certain situations and different restaurants are set for certain age groups. Some are child friendly while others are more for quiet adult conversation.
I do not think the ban is unfair.|||i agree with this ban because if someone cant control their kids that are out of control screaming an crying, they should go somewhere else. why should everyone else have to suffer with the noise, and theyre are plenty of other places you can go where their are other kids just as loud its not like that is the only restraunt out there|||I'd feel relieved that there's one place in town I can go to and share a meal with another adult(s) without having the night ruined by somebody else's shrieking crotch-goblins running around like feral animals the whole night.
I don't have the "right" to take my kids anywhere they're not wanted. The world does not revolve around them.|||Sorry, but its up to the resraunt...I hate going places where kids are behaving badly, and no parental control...it ruins my evening.It would be better for the resraunt to tell the parents to leave cause thier kids are brats.It only takes 1 bad apple to ruin the barrel. I took my kids everywhere and they always behaved.|||Well, there need to be places adult can go without having screaming children in there. And it is only one restaurant. And yes, a private establishment should be able to make it a no kid zone, just as there are child friendly places, what about adult friendly places?|||I have no problem with that. Its actually preferable to have a few places where just the adults can go and eat dinner without ill behaved children screaming (besides bars.)|||I have no problem with it. If people can't control their children every one trying to eat should not suffer for it. There are plenty of family places to chose from.|||his restaurant his policy there are plenty of other places to go where there kids can disturb other people|||I have no problem with it. Of course, we don't typically take our children (ages 3, 6, and 8) to nice restaurants anyway. They have been to "nicer" restaurants (think Red Lobster, Olive Garden, or Macaroni Grill) once or twice a year. And if any of them were disruptive, an adult took the child outside to settle, or we simply left the restaurant.
I know that when my husband and I go on a date, it's annoying to be seated at the table right next to the kids who run around, yell loudly, or constantly peek over the seats. As much as I love my children (and other kids), some places are not child-friendly, especially when the parents aren't able to teach their children appropriate behavior.
Disclaimer: I'm not talking about the occasional loud noise from a young child or the cry of a young baby when the adults are actively working to quiet or teach the child. Stuff happens. I'm talking about the parents who allow their children to continually disrupt others.
There are plenty of family restaurants where we can eat. I'm fine with restaurant owners setting their own rules.|||If he wants a certain type of ambience in his restaurant, the owner has the right to make rules that allow for that. If parents or anyone else doesn't like it they don't have to eat there. There are plenty of restaurants that cater to kids, not every place has to. Personally I don't blame someone for banning young children from a nice restaurant because parents today have no discretion about where is appropriate to bring their children. It's incredibly annoying when you are on a date trying to have a romantic dinner or trying to have a business dinner where you need to discuss something important and there are screaming children and children running all over the place. You wouldn't like it if business people came to lunch at Chuck E Cheese and spent the whole time telling the kids to be quiet would you? There's a time and place for everything.
ETA - Courtney has a really good point that most children that age would not even enjoy being in that place. Sitting in a fancy restaurant doing nothing for hours while their parents eat the multi-course meal with wine and stuff is probably torture for them. Banning kids is probably doing the kids a favor more than anyone!|||I think it is a GREAT idea. I have 3 children under the age of 9. My two youngest are 4 and 1. Me and my husband rarely get to go out and have alone time. There is nothing worse than getting to go out on a date for the first time in over 6 months and there be a miss behaving child at the place you are trying to eat. I mean come on, we did not bring our children with us so that we could have a quiet evening and now we have to deal with someone elses child.|||Don't have children, but have friends who do and I'm going to basically write what we've said in our conversation over this.
Basically, they all agree that it's actually a good move. In fact, they don't think it would be such a bad thing if more of these restaurants start popping up.
Why? Because even they are tired of going out to have a nice dinner and finally having a little time away from their kids, a rarity for all of them, and then having it ruined because someone else decided to bring their children (screaming, wild brats nine times out of ten) into a restaurant that isn't even designed for children.
There are all kinds of family friendly restaurants out there. From those that have playgrounds to those who have meals and little place mats designed for kids. Even a million restaurants that only serve adults isn't going to harm any child's feelings or make it any harder to find a place to take a child out to eat.|||I was going to ask if you were in Nashville because I am and I caught the end of this clip today on the news (:
I don't think it bothers me right now.. I don't normally eat out so it doesn't effect me. I can say that my child has been going out to eat twice a week to meet my X for lunch since he was born so he does know how to behave in them rather well .. but if a stranger were to look at my son, waiting in line to get into the place.. they wouldn't know that.
I guess I don't think that there should be a ban but I also think that the world should be better in the states.. I lived in Japan and it's very polite. If a child is unhappy the parents remove them and themselves. I don't understnad why people in the states wouldn't do such a thing.. If everyone would take care of the situation like that then these bans wouldn't be needed. Sometimes a child cries.. It just happens.. So get up and take care of it or you will have to just end your lunch early.. It isn't the end of the world.|||I don't care one way or another.
In a city near by that we frequently visit (2-3 times a week), there are 3 different restaurants with restrictions. One has a rule about not allowing children under 13 in (this restaurant is extra "fancy"; prices up to $40+ a plate so i doubt many families would go often anyway). The other two have a sign posted at the door that says, "Management reserves the right to ask diners with disruptive children to remove them to the _______ (basically a quiet area) until they've settled" or something along those lines. And i have seen that enforced on 10-11 different occasions.
I love kids and love being around kids...but i can't stand being in a non-kid-friendly environment and having little munchkins running around and screaming obnoxiously. There's no reason parents should be giving them that much lee way. If the kids can't control themselves and their behavior or if their parents can't tame them, then they should be taken to a more kid-friendly environment. And what really gets me? The majority of the time the parents with disruptive children KNOW that their kids are overly restless and won't enjoy sitting in a stuffy environment doing nothing...and yet they INSIST on taking their kids to the environment. They willingly and knowingly take their hyper children to a restaurant not suited for hyper children...and then they get pissy about other diners complaining about them.
The fact is...aside from those 3 restaurants above, that city has AT LEAST 50-60 more. So am i going to throw a b*tch fit because of those rules? No. I don't have the time or energy to waste on something so pointless when there are dozens on top of dozen on top of dozens other places we can go to eat. I still don't get how some parents can complain about how there aren't enough hours in the day to raise kids and cook meals and clean the house and do their work and help their kids with homework...but they have time to complain about 1 restaurant putting a ban on children.|||I wouldn't have a problem with a restaurant banning under 5's from the sound of the place it's not the kind of restaurant that I would take that young a child. Before anyone thinks I'm a child hater I have 3 and am pregnant with my fourth so yes the ban would affect me too. I happen to think that there are more appropriate restaurants to take young children to who are more set up for them. For example I'd assume this place doesn't even do a childrens menu. Children do need to learn what is appropriate behaviour in social settings but you need to build up to it and I don't think under 5 is unreasonable.|||Seems like the most disruptive children in my experience are those over five years old. I lived 42 years before having a child so I have plenty of experience on the other side of the dining hall. My son is well behaved and very quiet but we have not gone to any fancier restaurants with him. He's a well behaved little boy in Noah's Bagels where we stop by on the way to Gymboree but I personally avoid going to anyplace where simply bringing a child into the restaurant will get us looks regardless how our child is actually behaving. I really don't mind the ban but I hope they consider adding cell phones to the list.|||I don't agree with it, I think its one of those first step things, there are plenty of kids over 5 who are horribly behaved, so because some parents refuse to control those kids the rest wil be punished and before you know it you won't be able to enter a restaurant under the age of 18.I think it's best to have a policy that disruptive children should be removed, I mean parents with young kids have a right to eat, children have a right to eat, what makes us less important than single/childless people? why not do what they have done with smoking, no-one wanted to lose smoking customers so they set up a new section, why is it simply fine to lose parents of young children as customers. I think it's discrimination at it's worst, against babies, I've taken my son to restaurants as a baby and he slept through and not made a peep, that said I've had him act up as well, and if he acts up we leave simple as that, and I would be outraged to be tod we can't eat at our favorite place because a few parents don't control their kids.|||It doesn't make sense. If you're going to ban kids, then ban ALL kids. Most kids who are unruly are 5 and up! Younger kids are strapped to a highchair and don't really bother anyone. If a baby is crying, a decent parent would leave the room until it calms down. But when I am bothered by kids, it is usually the ones in the 4 to 8 range, who won't sit down and be quiet.
So no I don't agree with this policy. It makes no sense.
But it is up to the restaurant to make whatever policy they want. It doesn't really bother me.|||I think under 5 is reasonable. They can't even reach the table when they're 4. As far as the bars, I think the age should also be 5 (I'm guessing you're allowed to smoke at bars in Tennessee, and smoking is even worse for babies than 5 year olds).
I can't stand it when a parent ignores their crying kids and refuses to do anything about it.|||Go ahead, ban children from restaurants. For a month you will have an increase in sales, and then you will have a sharp decline.
Have any of you child-haters ever looked at how many families are in a restaurant? No, because you miss the 95% that are quiet. No restaurant can afford to lose that many clients.|||I would not go there with out my child. He wants my money but only under his say. So now he can go without my money. It another type of discrimination. How would you feel if he did this because he didn't like the way you looked. He will regret his choice. Do you think parents of a 4 and 6 yo. Will get a babysitter for the 4 yo and take the 6yo? He going to lose money.|||Why would you take the kids to a nice quiet restaurant? Go to McDonalds and eat your nuggets.|||I have the right to not go there. I think that children and lgbt people are the new targets of bigots. My children were always well behaved and were removed if they were disruptive. This ban is on all children, not just the parents and children that are disruptive. People are really entitled when they think they can walk out of their own home and control the behavior of others. If I were working in a group home in the area with mentally disabled adults, I would take them to that restaurant weekly to work on their "eating in a restaurant" skills and their "indoor voices."
BTW - some people think that Chili's is a birthday only treat and it is the only time they go out all year and they don't go to more expensive restaurants. So why are you advocating for people to take their children there instead if you are against "children ruining your meal." If you think that children ruin a romantic couples meal, light the candles at home. I love how everyone is turning this on its head and calling the parents entitled - it is the ones that think they can walk into a restaurant and keep others out that are entitled. If I want a romantic meal in a restaurant with just my husband, I tell the hostess seating us that we are without kids. I find the smokers that are now banned to have ruined many more meals than children have. And one person was bit**ing about a stroller in Starbucks - REALLY? Starbucks is fine dining? - that is the kind of person you want to throw your hat in with? I like the comment "certain irritated zeitgeist about children" - it is the exact description of these childless and bloodless put-upons complaining about the worst thing in their lives - entitled self-centered adult children and now the restaurant owners that cater to them. They deserve each other. Thankfully, many are the end of their family line - so they'll die out.
So, as parents do you feel the ban is unfair and that you have the right to take your child into any eating establishment-or do you feel the establishment has the right to ban a certain age group...
btw, there are bars in Nashville that do NOT allow minors-if you are not 21 or older, you can not enter....should restaurants be allowed to do the same because they want a certain quiet ambiance that unruly children disrupt.|||I think it's great, finally a place where people who don't like kids can eat without worry.|||You know, I can understand their point. It is discrimination, but the thing is some kids really shouldn't be in some restaurants. Say you and your spouse are on a rare, romantic night out and choose to go to a 5-star restaurant that is very expensive and formal. Surely you won't welcome the idea of a screaming/tantruming child nearby.
If it's a place like Chili's or the Outback, even the Cheesecake Factory, I say kids should be allowed. But if it's A super fancy place geared towards older adults, get a babysitter.|||"btw, there are bars in Nashville that do NOT allow minors-if you are not 21 or older, you can not enter...."
...That is because the legal drinking age is 21. The legal eating age is birth. I do not agree with banning children from restaurants.
(Edit) I see no reason why MY child shouldn't be allowed to eat in a certain restaurant because 'some' other peoples children cannot behave.
I'm in NY and NO bar allows anyone under 21.|||Read this story earlier this morning and I agree with it on one level and disagree on another.
I have raised my son (4) and daughter (17 months) to be respectful, not bother the people next to use, stay seated, have manners etc. My friend has a daughter who is almost 8 and behaves worse than my son. I think it needs to be a case by case basis because age has nothing to do with being able to behave if it isn't taught. It is a shame that some parents these days have neglected to raise their kids right and with manners that this is necessary.|||I think its fair, the owner has a right to decide what sort of restaurant he wants to have. There are plenty of child friendly places so why shouldnt there be adult restaurants too.
Also I get really annoyed with parents who dont make an effort to control their kids, i know its hard and they will play up from time to time but you still have to try!|||Don't really care. I believe they should have the right to do business as they please and not have to worry about pissed off parents throwing hissy fits about the rules banning their children throwing hissy fits.
We cannot expect billions of people around this globe to build their entire business around our families. We are too self involved and self entitled if we get offended over something like this.|||I feel it's the right of the restaurant to implement the ban. It's a private establishment. I think in certain situations and different restaurants are set for certain age groups. Some are child friendly while others are more for quiet adult conversation.
I do not think the ban is unfair.|||i agree with this ban because if someone cant control their kids that are out of control screaming an crying, they should go somewhere else. why should everyone else have to suffer with the noise, and theyre are plenty of other places you can go where their are other kids just as loud its not like that is the only restraunt out there|||I'd feel relieved that there's one place in town I can go to and share a meal with another adult(s) without having the night ruined by somebody else's shrieking crotch-goblins running around like feral animals the whole night.
I don't have the "right" to take my kids anywhere they're not wanted. The world does not revolve around them.|||Sorry, but its up to the resraunt...I hate going places where kids are behaving badly, and no parental control...it ruins my evening.It would be better for the resraunt to tell the parents to leave cause thier kids are brats.It only takes 1 bad apple to ruin the barrel. I took my kids everywhere and they always behaved.|||Well, there need to be places adult can go without having screaming children in there. And it is only one restaurant. And yes, a private establishment should be able to make it a no kid zone, just as there are child friendly places, what about adult friendly places?|||I have no problem with that. Its actually preferable to have a few places where just the adults can go and eat dinner without ill behaved children screaming (besides bars.)|||I have no problem with it. If people can't control their children every one trying to eat should not suffer for it. There are plenty of family places to chose from.|||his restaurant his policy there are plenty of other places to go where there kids can disturb other people|||I have no problem with it. Of course, we don't typically take our children (ages 3, 6, and 8) to nice restaurants anyway. They have been to "nicer" restaurants (think Red Lobster, Olive Garden, or Macaroni Grill) once or twice a year. And if any of them were disruptive, an adult took the child outside to settle, or we simply left the restaurant.
I know that when my husband and I go on a date, it's annoying to be seated at the table right next to the kids who run around, yell loudly, or constantly peek over the seats. As much as I love my children (and other kids), some places are not child-friendly, especially when the parents aren't able to teach their children appropriate behavior.
Disclaimer: I'm not talking about the occasional loud noise from a young child or the cry of a young baby when the adults are actively working to quiet or teach the child. Stuff happens. I'm talking about the parents who allow their children to continually disrupt others.
There are plenty of family restaurants where we can eat. I'm fine with restaurant owners setting their own rules.|||If he wants a certain type of ambience in his restaurant, the owner has the right to make rules that allow for that. If parents or anyone else doesn't like it they don't have to eat there. There are plenty of restaurants that cater to kids, not every place has to. Personally I don't blame someone for banning young children from a nice restaurant because parents today have no discretion about where is appropriate to bring their children. It's incredibly annoying when you are on a date trying to have a romantic dinner or trying to have a business dinner where you need to discuss something important and there are screaming children and children running all over the place. You wouldn't like it if business people came to lunch at Chuck E Cheese and spent the whole time telling the kids to be quiet would you? There's a time and place for everything.
ETA - Courtney has a really good point that most children that age would not even enjoy being in that place. Sitting in a fancy restaurant doing nothing for hours while their parents eat the multi-course meal with wine and stuff is probably torture for them. Banning kids is probably doing the kids a favor more than anyone!|||I think it is a GREAT idea. I have 3 children under the age of 9. My two youngest are 4 and 1. Me and my husband rarely get to go out and have alone time. There is nothing worse than getting to go out on a date for the first time in over 6 months and there be a miss behaving child at the place you are trying to eat. I mean come on, we did not bring our children with us so that we could have a quiet evening and now we have to deal with someone elses child.|||Don't have children, but have friends who do and I'm going to basically write what we've said in our conversation over this.
Basically, they all agree that it's actually a good move. In fact, they don't think it would be such a bad thing if more of these restaurants start popping up.
Why? Because even they are tired of going out to have a nice dinner and finally having a little time away from their kids, a rarity for all of them, and then having it ruined because someone else decided to bring their children (screaming, wild brats nine times out of ten) into a restaurant that isn't even designed for children.
There are all kinds of family friendly restaurants out there. From those that have playgrounds to those who have meals and little place mats designed for kids. Even a million restaurants that only serve adults isn't going to harm any child's feelings or make it any harder to find a place to take a child out to eat.|||I was going to ask if you were in Nashville because I am and I caught the end of this clip today on the news (:
I don't think it bothers me right now.. I don't normally eat out so it doesn't effect me. I can say that my child has been going out to eat twice a week to meet my X for lunch since he was born so he does know how to behave in them rather well .. but if a stranger were to look at my son, waiting in line to get into the place.. they wouldn't know that.
I guess I don't think that there should be a ban but I also think that the world should be better in the states.. I lived in Japan and it's very polite. If a child is unhappy the parents remove them and themselves. I don't understnad why people in the states wouldn't do such a thing.. If everyone would take care of the situation like that then these bans wouldn't be needed. Sometimes a child cries.. It just happens.. So get up and take care of it or you will have to just end your lunch early.. It isn't the end of the world.|||I don't care one way or another.
In a city near by that we frequently visit (2-3 times a week), there are 3 different restaurants with restrictions. One has a rule about not allowing children under 13 in (this restaurant is extra "fancy"; prices up to $40+ a plate so i doubt many families would go often anyway). The other two have a sign posted at the door that says, "Management reserves the right to ask diners with disruptive children to remove them to the _______ (basically a quiet area) until they've settled" or something along those lines. And i have seen that enforced on 10-11 different occasions.
I love kids and love being around kids...but i can't stand being in a non-kid-friendly environment and having little munchkins running around and screaming obnoxiously. There's no reason parents should be giving them that much lee way. If the kids can't control themselves and their behavior or if their parents can't tame them, then they should be taken to a more kid-friendly environment. And what really gets me? The majority of the time the parents with disruptive children KNOW that their kids are overly restless and won't enjoy sitting in a stuffy environment doing nothing...and yet they INSIST on taking their kids to the environment. They willingly and knowingly take their hyper children to a restaurant not suited for hyper children...and then they get pissy about other diners complaining about them.
The fact is...aside from those 3 restaurants above, that city has AT LEAST 50-60 more. So am i going to throw a b*tch fit because of those rules? No. I don't have the time or energy to waste on something so pointless when there are dozens on top of dozen on top of dozens other places we can go to eat. I still don't get how some parents can complain about how there aren't enough hours in the day to raise kids and cook meals and clean the house and do their work and help their kids with homework...but they have time to complain about 1 restaurant putting a ban on children.|||I wouldn't have a problem with a restaurant banning under 5's from the sound of the place it's not the kind of restaurant that I would take that young a child. Before anyone thinks I'm a child hater I have 3 and am pregnant with my fourth so yes the ban would affect me too. I happen to think that there are more appropriate restaurants to take young children to who are more set up for them. For example I'd assume this place doesn't even do a childrens menu. Children do need to learn what is appropriate behaviour in social settings but you need to build up to it and I don't think under 5 is unreasonable.|||Seems like the most disruptive children in my experience are those over five years old. I lived 42 years before having a child so I have plenty of experience on the other side of the dining hall. My son is well behaved and very quiet but we have not gone to any fancier restaurants with him. He's a well behaved little boy in Noah's Bagels where we stop by on the way to Gymboree but I personally avoid going to anyplace where simply bringing a child into the restaurant will get us looks regardless how our child is actually behaving. I really don't mind the ban but I hope they consider adding cell phones to the list.|||I don't agree with it, I think its one of those first step things, there are plenty of kids over 5 who are horribly behaved, so because some parents refuse to control those kids the rest wil be punished and before you know it you won't be able to enter a restaurant under the age of 18.I think it's best to have a policy that disruptive children should be removed, I mean parents with young kids have a right to eat, children have a right to eat, what makes us less important than single/childless people? why not do what they have done with smoking, no-one wanted to lose smoking customers so they set up a new section, why is it simply fine to lose parents of young children as customers. I think it's discrimination at it's worst, against babies, I've taken my son to restaurants as a baby and he slept through and not made a peep, that said I've had him act up as well, and if he acts up we leave simple as that, and I would be outraged to be tod we can't eat at our favorite place because a few parents don't control their kids.|||It doesn't make sense. If you're going to ban kids, then ban ALL kids. Most kids who are unruly are 5 and up! Younger kids are strapped to a highchair and don't really bother anyone. If a baby is crying, a decent parent would leave the room until it calms down. But when I am bothered by kids, it is usually the ones in the 4 to 8 range, who won't sit down and be quiet.
So no I don't agree with this policy. It makes no sense.
But it is up to the restaurant to make whatever policy they want. It doesn't really bother me.|||I think under 5 is reasonable. They can't even reach the table when they're 4. As far as the bars, I think the age should also be 5 (I'm guessing you're allowed to smoke at bars in Tennessee, and smoking is even worse for babies than 5 year olds).
I can't stand it when a parent ignores their crying kids and refuses to do anything about it.|||Go ahead, ban children from restaurants. For a month you will have an increase in sales, and then you will have a sharp decline.
Have any of you child-haters ever looked at how many families are in a restaurant? No, because you miss the 95% that are quiet. No restaurant can afford to lose that many clients.|||I would not go there with out my child. He wants my money but only under his say. So now he can go without my money. It another type of discrimination. How would you feel if he did this because he didn't like the way you looked. He will regret his choice. Do you think parents of a 4 and 6 yo. Will get a babysitter for the 4 yo and take the 6yo? He going to lose money.|||Why would you take the kids to a nice quiet restaurant? Go to McDonalds and eat your nuggets.|||I have the right to not go there. I think that children and lgbt people are the new targets of bigots. My children were always well behaved and were removed if they were disruptive. This ban is on all children, not just the parents and children that are disruptive. People are really entitled when they think they can walk out of their own home and control the behavior of others. If I were working in a group home in the area with mentally disabled adults, I would take them to that restaurant weekly to work on their "eating in a restaurant" skills and their "indoor voices."
BTW - some people think that Chili's is a birthday only treat and it is the only time they go out all year and they don't go to more expensive restaurants. So why are you advocating for people to take their children there instead if you are against "children ruining your meal." If you think that children ruin a romantic couples meal, light the candles at home. I love how everyone is turning this on its head and calling the parents entitled - it is the ones that think they can walk into a restaurant and keep others out that are entitled. If I want a romantic meal in a restaurant with just my husband, I tell the hostess seating us that we are without kids. I find the smokers that are now banned to have ruined many more meals than children have. And one person was bit**ing about a stroller in Starbucks - REALLY? Starbucks is fine dining? - that is the kind of person you want to throw your hat in with? I like the comment "certain irritated zeitgeist about children" - it is the exact description of these childless and bloodless put-upons complaining about the worst thing in their lives - entitled self-centered adult children and now the restaurant owners that cater to them. They deserve each other. Thankfully, many are the end of their family line - so they'll die out.
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