Food Culture

What are À la Carte and Prix Fixe Menus?

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An à la carte restaurant menu is one in which each item is listed separately with its own individual price. A true à la carte, therefore, would have you choose every item you wanted to eat. For example, you might order a steak, a baked potato, a side vegetable, and a salad, and pay separately for … Read more

What to Do if A Grocery Store Cashier is Rude to You?

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We’ve all been there. It’s a busy afternoon at the grocery store. Running a shopping cart down the aisle is like being in the bumper car ride at the amusement park, except people aren’t smiling and having fun. Courtesy is nonexistent and everyone seems to be in his or her own little world, themselves at … Read more