large booking at restaurant- how to split the bill?

Georgiegirl256

missbiggles1 wrote: »

If it doesn't go in the dishwasher, I don't use it - same with clothes and the washing machine.

Wow, how lazy is that?! It's really not hard to hand wash something be that crockery or clothing.

Re sorbet, I'd class that as a palette cleanser more than a dessert. A lot of the desserts that I've seen served (even in fine dining) have been heavier and too sickly sweet for me.

AubreyMac

Georgiegirl256 wrote: »

Wow, how lazy is that?! It's really not hard to hand wash something be that crockery or clothing.

Why bother have a dish washer or washing machine then?

Georgiegirl256

My reply was in response to missbiggles saying that she wouldn't use a particular piece of crockery/pan etc if it wouldn't go in the dishwasher. Seems a shame that you might see a really nice piece but wouldn't use it because it had to be hand washed.

Meaning, it's really not that hard to wash something by hand.

Obviously if you have a dishwasher then you use it instead of washing up, but somethings need to be hand washed.

Pollycat

Georgiegirl256 wrote: »

My reply was in response to missbiggles saying that she wouldn't use a particular piece of crockery/pan etc if it wouldn't go in the dishwasher. Seems a shame that you might see a really nice piece but wouldn't use it because it had to be hand washed.

Meaning, it's really not that hard to wash something by hand.

Obviously if you have a dishwasher then you use it instead of washing up, but somethings need to be hand washed.

I read somewhere that putting glasses in the dishwasher can make them go cloudy.
Or maybe I've misremembered.

I don't have a dishwasher (and never have had one). That's through choice not space or budget.

fierystormcloud

missbiggles1 wrote: »

If it doesn't go in the dishwasher, I don't use it - same with clothes and the washing machine.

Georgiegirl256 wrote: »

My reply was in response to missbiggles saying that she wouldn't use a particular piece of crockery/pan etc if it wouldn't go in the dishwasher. Seems a shame that you might see a really nice piece but wouldn't use it because it had to be hand washed.

Meaning, it's really not that hard to wash something by hand.

Obviously if you have a dishwasher then you use it instead of washing up, but somethings need to be hand washed.

That does seem very strange I have to agree Georgie. To not use something just because it can't go in the dishwasher, (or not wear something that can't go in the washing machine) is just bizarre IMO.

Just wash it by hand FGS.

AubreyMac

What would happen if you put something in the dish washer that is not suitable for dish washer? I know plastic would melt but doesn't a dish washer just splash hot water with the tablet about? hehe you can see I've clearly never owned one.


With my clothing that is hand wash only or dry clean only, I put them in the wash on a low heat and it's turned out fine. I think some manufacturers just say dry clean only just to cover themselves.

seven-day-weekend

missbiggles1 wrote: »

If it doesn't go in the dishwasher, I don't use it - same with clothes and the washing machine.

Same here x

fierystormcloud

missbiggles1 wrote: »

If it doesn't go in the dishwasher, I don't use it - same with clothes and the washing machine.

seven-day-weekend wrote: »

Same here x

Why? Why not just handwash it.

I have never in my life, come across one single person who doesn't ever use an item because it won't go in the dishwasher. And doesn't wear an item because it doesn't go in the washing machine.

Let alone TWO people. :rotfl:

You may as well throw these items away.

Why even keep them, cluttering up the house, when you never use them.

I have literally never heard anything so bizarre in my life.

suki1964

pigpen wrote: »

I'd put that lot away without a second thought.. OH would eat the bits I don't like .. then want dinner about 5pm!!

Lol

Shows how we are so different. Don't get me wrong, I like my grub and I spend a lot of thought and time cooking at home but I do really only eat small amounts ( although you wouldn't think so the size of me, but that's red wine and cheese)

Three goujons is a kids portion main meal, and that's big enough for me. And I'm talking mini fillet sized goujons, not shaped mashed up chicken, so they in themselves are big


Hubby will take two courses, soup starter then the mini grill and I'll take a bit of the chicken and half the sausage with some of the veg and a bit of the side and that's us both fed

You really don't want to see the size of the gammon. It's a full slice of the leg about 1/2 inch thick. Not any of these preformed gammons, a real propper pigs leg which are HUGE. When we get down to the narrow end, it's two slices

Miss Biggles, this is farming country and they do like a big feed of meat. Even Americans who we know have large portions are amazed at the sizes of meals here. This is why we usually only eat out at lunchtime. The portion sizes are just that bit smaller, same menus, just two courses and a glass of red for £10 a head

We don't have a choice of chains here and this is why I do enjoy a weatherspoons meal. Its one place I can go and order what I want and know that I will manage to nearly clean my plate instead of having a mountain of food looking at me making me fill full before I even taste it

mumps

missbiggles1 wrote: »

Maybe I'm a pig (quite probably:o) and maybe it's where you go but I just don't get the idea that 3 courses is an enormous amount to eat.

I'm in France at the moment and went out for a pretty average lunch yesterday which consisted of 2 slices of foie gras (about 2oz) with some fig chutney, a 4oz portion of cod with a herb sauce a spoonful of creamed potatoes and a spoonful of herbed root veg followed by a couple of scoops of sorbet. Would most people think that a big meal to get through in a couple of hours with a couple of glasses of wine?

It's pretty typical of what I'd have for an average lunch out in many different countries and, as one of the set meals, it was what everybody around me was eating but I thought of this thread (don't worry, it didn't spoil my lunch:)) and did wonder whether lots of people on here would think we were all pigs.

They seem smaller portion sizes than you would get in alot of British restaurants. I've got to the stage where I sometimes ask for a smaller potion, a child's portion or a starter as a main then I could eat 3 courses but if it is a 12 oz steak and a big pud then no I couldn't do a starter as well. I live on the coast, lots of holiday makers and I think they cater for people who have been out walking, sailing or whatever and it is too much for me now. I would prefer smaller portions but I guess they know who they are catering for.

I suppose another factor is how long you take over a meal, due to discomfort from a disability my husband wouldn't spend 2 hrs in a restaurant but he would eat the 12 oz steak.