I don't drink. Is it okay to order Coke in a fine dining restaurant?

As somebody who also doesn't drink and who has actually worked as a waiter in a fine dining restaurant in the past, let me just offer a slightly different perspective. Yes, it is perfectly OK t…

Top stories for Long   I don't drink. Is it okay to order Coke in a fine dining restaurant? Barry Goldberg, former Waiter (1987-1989) • Updated July 1 As somebody who also doesn't drink and who has actually worked as a waiter in a fine dining restaurant in the past, let me just offer a slightly different perspective. Yes, ... Read more » 4K 266   Your response is private Was this worth your time? This helps us show content you find valuable. Absolutely not Definitely yes   If a US Marine was to join the French Foreign Legion, how much easier would they find the basic training? Ted Scott, former Lieutenant (O-3E) at U S Navy (1989-2008) • Updated June 13 I was a Marine Recruiter in 1992 and I walked into the Social Security Office to get a SSN verification for one of my recruits. The guy behind the counter tells me that he w... Read more » 3.4K 221   I went to Costco, and a man said I could come in with him since my membership was left in my car. They refused me entry, even though they have a guest policy, what should I do afterwards for compensation? Alice Baker, former Law School Professor (2001-2008) • Answered March 24 I have to admit I'm having some difficulty figuring you out, Bob. It's clear from at least 90% of the content you have posted that you've been trying hard to create the imp... Read more » 5.9K 363   My daughter was invited to another child's birthday party that specifically says "no gifts" on the invitation. Should I bring a gift just in case? Josie Solano, Mom of 3 crazy kids • Updated June 3, 2020 My son had a good friend who did this once. The mom actually put on the card that while she would love to be able to have a party for her child she could not afford it. But... Read more » 23.7K 523   What are some of the stupidest lyrics in rock and roll history? Robert Wade Bess, Child of the 70's • Updated May 28 I usually answer such questions with a disclaimer regarding opinions and matters of taste. Fuck that this time. I can say with absolute unbridled certainly that the worst lyr... Read more » 375 282   What do you tell someone who is in the express line of the grocery store but has more items than the limit? John Kenny, Cars, audio, science, guitar, gardening, dogs • Answered June 2 This happened to me yesterday. I was being helped in the 12 items or under asile when a couple walked up with an overflowing cart. I jokingly mentioned 12 items(?) in a nice... Read more » 1.8K 133   Why are Michelin tires considered better than others? And are the Michelin tires at Costco the same as the ones at a regular tire shop? TomW, Bunch of Degrees, astonishingly long life, lots of travel • Answered January 31 I buy Michelin because of what they DON'T do that many other tire companies do. Remember the Firestone scandal? Ford put Firestone tires on their trucks and they failed very... Read more » 100 38   Did Melania and Trump split up after Trump left office? Why are they never together anymore, and why wasn't she at Trump's birthday? Suzanne J. Strub, former Business Owner • Answered April 28 They are seen together if you happen to be in the same place at the same time. We sat in the area one box over from them at the World Series in Atlanta. They looked very ha... Read more » 695 278   What did you find while snooping that you wish you had never found? Sarah Burnette, studied Psychology & Sociology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1... • Answered November 11, 2017 My Grandmother died when I was 13 and my Dad was probating her will. One day he left the will lying open on his desk and I read it. My Grandmother left my sister ten thousa... Read more » 9.7K 276   Why did Kate Mulgrew and Jeri Ryan not get along on Star Trek Voyager? Jon Mixon, Watched them all of my life. Quite knowledgable about them. • Answered April 19 Question: Why did Kate Mulgrew and Jeri Ryan not get along on Star Trek Voyager? Multiple reasons: The addition of Ryan was a tacit admission of the fact that Mulgrew herself... Read more » 670 41   What are some common mistakes foreigners make when ordering in a French restaurant? Christophe Gourraud, studied at École Centrale Paris (1989) • Answered May 5 They ask for "water". Typically, the waiter will ask "still or sparkling? ". He will then bring an expensive 1 liter bottle of commercial water. In France, the law mandates ... Read more » 5.8K 188   Did Ethel Kennedy ever have a good relationship with Jacqueline or Bobby Kennedy? Kate Hayes, former SK3 at United States Navy (1990-1998) • Answered November 20, 2022 Jackie tended to forgive Ethel because they were in an elite group with very few members. However, there is one story when Jackie took a present to a very pregnant Ethel an... Read more » 1.7K 187 Read more in your feed

Never miss a story. Designed for readers on the go.

Missing out on Quora emails? Be sure to add us to your primary inbox. This email was sent by Quora (605 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041). If you don't want to receive this type of email in the future, please unsubscribe. https://www.quora.com