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"Take-out" Survival Tactics Thanks to Don Sakland of Cambridge, Massachusetts for the following tips: Assume the following about any takeout restaurant: (1) anyone taking your order is busy to distraction; (2) a language barrier exists; (3) a customer service department is nonexistent. Then act accordingly. To increase the odds that "brown paper bag" contains "your" order, institute action — "READ-BACK." Insist your order taker READ-BACK your order (especially "special instructions"!). Follow up by insisting the staff person READ-BACK your order when he or she delivers it or when you pick it up. (Sakland's rationale: "It helps them fix your instructions in their mind.") He concluded with this simple, but helpful suggestion: When time allows, ask the bill be faxed to you for prior approval. Return to Top List of Restaurants offering counter/dining bars — SoloDiners' EAT OUT Week "2007" List of Restaurants offering communal table dining — Solo Diners' EAT OUT Week "2006" Planning a trip? Visit our sister website. Click here: SoloTravelPortal.com If you have questions or comments about this Web page or site, e-mail: webmaster@SoloDining.com. © 2008 SoloDining.com Return to Top