Eat Your Crust Awkward Restaurant Experiences
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May 22, 2024 
Abhi, a friend of the hosts, brings his unique perspective to the table as they dive into awkward restaurant experiences. They discuss the nerve-wracking pressure of ordering food and how it feels to critique dishes or pick the perfect wine. The conversation takes a humorous turn as they share tales of 'pity orders' and the social dynamics at play in group dining settings. They also reflect on eyeing others' meals and the fascinating cultural nuances encountered in ethnic restaurants, making for an entertaining and relatable discussion.
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Avoiding Being First to Order
- To avoid being picked first when ordering, keep your eyes on the menu.
- Waiters often choose the person they make eye contact with first.
Chipotle Ordering Trauma
- Jisoo recalls feeling overwhelmed ordering at Chipotle for the first time.
- She didn't know about picking different components and extra charges.
Performative Ordering
- Ordering in the restaurant's native language might not improve service.
- It's possibly more about impressing the waitstaff.