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Having a Traditional Meal

Puzzle Piece — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 18:02:12 GMT

A friend of mine went to dinner with his daughter and son-in-law. He ordered turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, and the dressing. She tells the server that her dad is old because he orders old people food. My friend was slightly hurt at the remark. She orders the trendy vegetarian plate and behaves smugly. She then went on to say that food like that will be off menus and off of family tables as people don't do that sort of old school, old fashioned eating today.

I don't think having a traditional meal makes you old or old school. I like my traditional meals - (reduced in fat and some calories though). What do you think.

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homedecor1 — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 18:03:07 GMT

rude!

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Puzzle Piece — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 18:08:17 GMT

On 10/15/2014 homedecor1 said: rude!

I thought so too. I didn't say it to them as they were hurting already.

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NoelSeven — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 18:14:02 GMT

I think she's a snotty wannabe.

And! I don't care what you think, you don't treat a parent that way, especially in public. Too bad he didn't tell her to mind her manners.

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tansy — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 18:16:12 GMT

I hope he didn't pay for the meals:/

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Puzzle Piece — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 18:16:49 GMT

On 10/15/2014 bluegrassbaby said:
Our Thanksgivings meals are often eaten at Cracker Barrel...we always get the turkey dinner, I have no problem with it being "old fashioned"...and the wait to be seated is usually half an hour to an hour.

I will someday make it over to a Cracker Barrel.

My friend ordered the meal at a non-seasonal time. It wouldn't matter to me one way or another. I think she is just a mean spirited gal and he let's her get away with it.

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QueenDanceALot — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 18:17:55 GMT

What a little B.

The old guy should have dumped his mashed potatoes squarely on her snotty little head.

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Preds — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 18:18:27 GMT

Spoiled brat that will someday miss her father and his old fashioned food.

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NoelSeven — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 18:18:53 GMT

On 10/15/2014 Love Roses said:
On 10/15/2014 bluegrassbaby said:
Our Thanksgivings meals are often eaten at Cracker Barrel...we always get the turkey dinner, I have no problem with it being "old fashioned"...and the wait to be seated is usually half an hour to an hour.

I will someday make it over to a Cracker Barrel.

My friend ordered the meal at a non-seasonal time. It wouldn't matter to me one way or another. I think she is just a mean spirited gal and he let's her get away with it.

ITA, he should have set her straight a long time ago. Nonetheless, she's an adult and responsible for her unacceptable behavior.

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hennypenny — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 18:19:26 GMT

Very Sad!

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kdgn — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 18:22:02 GMT

On 10/15/2014 Preds said:
Spoiled brat that will someday miss her father and his old fashioned food.

Yep. I frequently eat out with friends for brunch. Most of the time we order things that we don't ordinarily make at home.

I can see my husband ordering this gentleman's choices-he likes turkey. End of story. And my husband isn't considered old.

Snotty little brat who obviously failed in the manners education.

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gazelle77 — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 18:23:07 GMT

On 10/15/2014 Preds said:
Spoiled brat that will someday miss her father and his old fashioned food.

Or not.....

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Lucky Charm — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 18:27:28 GMT

When I first became vegetarian, the rudest remarks were directed at me, from friends and family.

ETA: I LOVE to cook the traditional meals!

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Peaches McPhee — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 18:27:33 GMT

What a snot! I can't believe anyone would be so rude . . .

I hope she's out of the will.

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Say Nay — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 18:28:05 GMT

Nothing wrong with comfort food. Nom!

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Puzzle Piece — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 18:30:21 GMT

He did pay for the meal. Sad. She also purposely forget his birthday and Father's Day and brags to him about what she did elsewhere on those days. It's very unfortunate.

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Anglophilly — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 18:35:05 GMT

Thoughtless, patronizing and tacky!

When I go to a restaurant I order what I wouldn't make at home. Turkey for 1?

I've got a craving for meatloaf, Spam or chicken croquettes. Guess I'm absolutely decrepit.

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physicsnut — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 18:40:58 GMT

Just enforces my belief that vegan believe people SHOULD follow them and if you have another opinion then YOU are wrong. I ignore them- they are weird

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QueenDanceALot — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 18:42:57 GMT

On 10/15/2014 physicsnut said:
Just enforces my belief that vegan believe people SHOULD follow them and if you have another opinion then YOU are wrong. I ignore them- they are weird

Broad brush you've got there.

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dooBdoo — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 18:44:17 GMT

Wow. I see nothing wrong with a traditional meal, whether it's the healthy version or not.

Her actions speak volumes about her. It's possible it says a lot about her upbringing, too, but not always. Without knowing the people personally, I can't place judgment in that regard.