Behind the Scenes @ Work

OneTimeSBX · #1 07-06-2007, 08:40 AM

woow...i went home last night and came back to this! i have certainly learned a few things lol! keep 'em comin guys!

does anyone have any tips/hints on how to not get ripped off at mechanics?

AlphaFrog · #2 07-06-2007, 08:48 AM

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does anyone have any tips/hints on how to not get ripped off at mechanics?

Never sign a blank work order.

If you think the estimate sounds too high, don't be afraid to get a second opinion.

Keep records of what was done to your car when, and know how often most parts need to be replaced/fixed/changed/tuned up....so when the mechanic tells you "Gee, I think you need new brakes", you know when your brakes were last replaced, and how long brakes ususally last.

DaemonSeid · #3 07-06-2007, 08:49 AM

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woow...i went home last night and came back to this! i have certainly learned a few things lol! keep 'em comin guys!

does anyone have any tips/hints on how to not get ripped off at mechanics?

yes......take someone that really knows about cars with you....seriously....my g/f's brother is one and lord only knows how much money we have saved since he does all of our work....he got my truck inspected (free) changed our brakes at a crazy markdown, and so much other stuff it makes you wonder....but if you don't have someone that close it always helps to have someone that has some knowledge about it.

Same thing with computers....if my friends are about to buy PCs and they are PC illiterate they call me to go along to get the best deal.

tld221 · #4 07-06-2007, 09:22 AM

You're wasting more time at work than you think

OneTimeSBX · #5 07-06-2007, 12:04 PM

did anyone see that "hell's kitchen" episode a few weeks ago where the girl took the food out of the trash bin and dropped it back in the water to reheat?

well...i had two graduates of culinary school who were watching with me who said that YES that does happen. apparently the "bin" (aka trash can) is not for trash. it is for food based trash, i.e. corn husks, potato skins, etc. its not like the TRASH trash, where they would sweep the floor or something. i truthfully dont care that it takes an extra 12 minutes for new pasta, germs killed or not, i want NON-TRASHED CUISINE!!

Drolefille · #6 07-06-2007, 12:25 PM

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did anyone see that "hell's kitchen" episode a few weeks ago where the girl took the food out of the trash bin and dropped it back in the water to reheat?

well...i had two graduates of culinary school who were watching with me who said that YES that does happen. apparently the "bin" (aka trash can) is not for trash. it is for food based trash, i.e. corn husks, potato skins, etc. its not like the TRASH trash, where they would sweep the floor or something. i truthfully dont care that it takes an extra 12 minutes for new pasta, germs killed or not, i want NON-TRASHED CUISINE!!

I saw that and yeah, EW.

Also who takes 12 minutes to cook up pasta, with boiling water you're talking more like four or so to cook it al dente. (Not directed at you so much as the show as I think that's what they said on there)

OneTimeSBX · #7 07-06-2007, 12:56 PM

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I saw that and yeah, EW.

Also who takes 12 minutes to cook up pasta, with boiling water you're talking more like four or so to cook it al dente. (Not directed at you so much as the show as I think that's what they said on there)

i remembered her saying that, and i told my fiance, by all means, ive probably been sitting for 20 minutes, whats another 10 to insure i get un-trashed food?? i can wait!

AlphaFrog · #8 07-06-2007, 01:04 PM

Fried Chicken takes 22 min. If you get it in any shorter time (except KFC, duh) be worried.

tld221 · #9 07-06-2007, 01:14 PM

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Fried Chicken takes 22 min. If you get it in any shorter time (except KFC, duh) be worried.

i dunno... my momma put her foot into some fried chicken and it don't take 22 minutes to fry. i see your 22 minutes and say i can do it in 15.

AlphaFrog · #10 07-06-2007, 01:18 PM

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i dunno... my momma put her foot into some fried chicken and it don't take 22 minutes to fry. i see your 22 minutes and say i can do it in 15.

Restaurants don't keep their fryers as hot as when you make fried chicken at home. Two reasons: Fries and fish can't take the heat like chicken can, and they need to cook it slower to make sure it gets completely done. The diner I worked at in college was 22 min, and I know of at least 2 national chains that take 22 min, plus KFC takes 22 min.

tld221 · #11 07-06-2007, 01:05 PM

well as long as it's not TRASH trash... as long as there's grated cheese on my pasta, its all good!

(ok call me gross. but i tend to weigh out the germ factor vs. the hormone/"bad crap i'm eating" factor)

Drolefille · #12 07-06-2007, 01:19 PM

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well as long as it's not TRASH trash... as long as there's grated cheese on my pasta, its all good!

(ok call me gross. but i tend to weigh out the germ factor vs. the hormone/"bad crap i'm eating" factor)

Technically, the girl was right, it would have been boiled and clean (although probably mushy... which is a worse sin in my Italian heritaged mind) but still. You just shouldn't do that, and you definately don't do it on TV in a competition.

AlethiaSi · #13 07-06-2007, 01:46 PM

I've been a server for over 5 years.... and i've done a wide variety of jobs...
first off, the restaurants....
If someone sends something back that they don't want, and they haven't really had any of it (like they didn't like it, blah blah blah) we almost always eat it lol
the same with drinks, people send stuff back all the time... too sweet, whatever.... sad but true, its a small consolation for the crap ppl put us through.

I have NEVER spit in anyone's food, or done something awful to it. Now, however.... if a table is being super obnoxious... i can't stop the kitchen from "accidently" dropping something on the floor.... and still using it.
Moral of the story: don't be a dick. If you are patient and engage the waitress/waiter, you'll get a lot farther than if you're obnoxious.

ok.. i'm super hungover so i can't think of any more right now, but I will.

OneTimeSBX · #14 07-06-2007, 01:47 PM

i mean, at home i might pull that number if i knew there was only food based product in there, but in public? i dont think so...

Drolefille · #15 07-06-2007, 01:12 PM

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i remembered her saying that, and i told my fiance, by all means, ive probably been sitting for 20 minutes, whats another 10 to insure i get un-trashed food?? i can wait!

Exactly. I can't figure out why they suck so much in that kitchen. They're making the same limited menu every time, and they're supposed to be at least semi-useful cooks and chefs, but whether they're professionally trained or not they can't server fully cooked food? Ugh.