The Conservative Cave
The Bar => The Lounge => Topic started by: RobJohnson on August 20, 2012, 11:45:08 PM
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Food and phones may go together like chalk and cheese, but that hasn’t stopped millions from talking and texting on their cellphones during meals. According to CNNMoney, Eva Restaurant in Los Angeles is trying to change that by offering patrons a 5% discount if they leave their cellphones with the receptionist while dining.
Since starting the offer about one month ago, chef Mark Gold, who runs the restaurant with his wife Alejandra, estimates that between 40% to 50% of his customers have taken the discount―and they seem happy to do it. "They actually get really enthusiastic about it. I think people generally like the idea of being able to turn off their cell phones. They just haven't been given the opportunity to or thought about it."
Gold says the idea for a discount was born out of a conversation he had over his frustrations that people were constantly communicating on their phones instead of enjoying their meals. “Eva is really about family and being at home. That’s what we want to exemplify. We just want people to connect again.â€
Good Idea (http://news.yahoo.com/restaurant-bribes-patrons-giving-cellphones-during-meals-151057340.html)
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UGH...this is quickly becoming one of my pet peeves. I work at a Waffle House...and people constantly come in on their cell phones and barely stop talking long enough to place their orders. I detest it. It's rude as hell. Once people have placed their orders(and are either eating or waiting on their food) I don't have a problem with them chatting on the phone.
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When I go to a restaurant, my phone goes on silent mode, and in my purse. The only reason I would have it out, is if the people I am meeting haven't made it in yet, in the event they call. Then away it goes. If I am at home eating dinner and it rings, I let the voice mail get it, unless I am expecting an important call.
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When I go to a restaurant, my phone goes on silent mode, and in my purse. The only reason I would have it out, is if the people I am meeting haven't made it in yet, in the event they call. Then away it goes. If I am at home eating dinner and it rings, I let the voice mail get it, unless I am expecting an important call.
That's how I roll. Voice mail is a good thing.