OT: Encounters with strangers

Dec 20, 2003, 6:41 PM ET15 posts by 9 posters
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Off-topic thread about a stranger at a restaurant giving unsolicited health advice to the poster about their food choices; replies make Seinfeld references about the encounter.

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zvoidx

I recently went to a local restaurant to get something to eat. It's the kind of place where alot of coffee, egg sandwiches, cheeseburgers, etc. are served. People get food to go, or you can bring your tray to one of the tables after you get your food. I ordered a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich. When my food was ready, and I paid at the register, I was approached by a woman; apparently one of the regulars who hang out there at the tables all day. She questioned me, "Bacon, egg and cheese...", (then pointing out my bag of Fritos), "...and Fritos?? You know these are really bad together...how old are you?" She then took a couple of guesses at my age. I responded, "Hey, that's pretty good." Then told her my actual age. Still standing next to the register, this woman proceeded to lecture me about how "you really shouldn't be eating that...you need to eat healthier." She then pointed out my orange-flavored Snapple, "you should be drinking REAL orange juice, not that...and plenty of water." I remained agreeable, saying "You're right", so that I could just go and eat my food. As I was finishing up my bacon, egg and cheese sandwich, she came up again to the register to order something, (my table was close by the register). She gestured, "Remember...plenty of water." I responded "I actually do drink alot of water." She encouragingly stated, "Gooood, very good." I left.

That's not gonna be good for business.

TheNewsGuy(Mike)zvoidx

On 20 Dec 2003 15:41:51 -0800, [email] (zvoidx) wrote:

Didn't she add that "alot" is two words. LOL

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zvoidxTheNewsGuy(Mike)

"TheNewsGuy(Mike)" wrote in message news:...

Are you for real? ...WTF?

Captain Infinityzvoidx

Once Upon A Time zvoidx wrote:

No, he's right. "A lot" really is two words.

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Dave CuddyTheNewsGuy(Mike)

perhaps you should also take some vitamins. you might be depleted.

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VictorTHIS-IS-IT

alot or a lot? Spelling nazi? NO SPACE FOR YOU!!!

TheNewsGuy(Mike)THIS-IS-IT

On Wed, 24 Dec 2003 13:31:34 -0800, THIS-IS-IT <> wrote:

Just when I think I'm out, they pull me back in.

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Paul KoningsVictor

Who cares !! a lot or alot. You must be pretty pathetic to go around looking for spelling errors.

My advise is; GET A LIFE !!!!

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TheNewsGuy(Mike)Paul Konings

On Sat, 27 Dec 2003 08:09:37 +0100, "Paul Konings" wrote:

If English is not your first language, it is understandable, but I believe you meant to use the noun "advice", not the verb "advise". But I am sure you have a life anyway. LOL!

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Captain InfinityTheNewsGuy(Mike)

Once Upon A Time TheNewsGuy(Mike) wrote:

Also, the correct punctuation mark in that instance is the colon, not the semicolon.

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