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….would that be a selling point.





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    • Lu

    Highly-larious! Happy Holidays, David.

    • Dana Mccauley

    Very funny! I suppose masochists need somewhere to shop.

    • tom | tall clover

    And what’s better than ‘take away with attitude’? I’d have to say in viewing the photo, take away with attitude and alcoholic libations. Ummm, now that’s convenience!

    • FN

    I live in NY but work a lot in Paris. Anyone agree with me that Parisians walk more aggressively than New Yorkers? I have been bumped into and cut in line more in Paris than I ever have in NY.

    However, I think the attitude given by restaurant folk is worse in NY. Perhaps my poor French shields me from it in Paris?

    • maryn

    Is that the window at L’As? because attitude there, oh yes.

    • Carol

    Would that be “the” order or “an” order!
    MC & HNY, David.

    • Lydia (The Perfect Pantry)

    Aw, no, I think it would sell in New York, too! (I’m a native New Yorker, so I get to say that…)

    • Sarah

    It may be a bit rude or just off putting, but I like the honesty. I remember buying a pair of shoes at a small shop in the Marais a few years back and the owner just shook her head “no” at me and “tsk tsked” me like a naughty child while I admired a pair I was trying on. She did however send one of her uninspired rather annoyed bored minions over to bring me another pair that looked better on my feet and of course cost more. At the counter when I paid she said something to the effect that she saved me more than money. There was no smile or levity included in the transaction.

    I loathe the false service and the fake kindness I find at many American shopping venues. I adore great service however and tip anyone no matter the type of store if the service is really good. Chain shops have become more annoying than dental work. Does anyone else resent the barrage of questions asked at checkout in order to purchase a few batteries and some light bulbs or a pair of running shoes?

    “What is your zip code? Do you get our coupons? Who helped you today? Would you like to apply for our special loyal customer shopping program? Are you a member of AAA? What is your blood type and are you going to give your mother grandchildren before she dies?????”

    I swear, I cannot imagine a French shop keeper ever asking such questions at all. Am I wrong?

    • Maryann Forrester

    At first glance, I thought there was a can of falafel-flavored soda in the display. I was disappointed when it wasn’t. Perhaps I should harass Jones Soda…

    • Randy \

    Or in New York, David.

    • Amanda

    …and if you don’t have enough “attitude” already, you can order that bottle of Havana Club to go, polish it off, and you’ll be ready to roll, haha!

    • Jazzalto

    Au contraire, there are some US American restaurants that sell the attitude. The best example is Ed Debevic’s, a diner originally opened in Chicago with sassy wait staff who insult you and throw things at you. Americans will purchase the attitude if they know what they’re going in for.

    • Jen

    De-lurking to say how very envious I am of that bottle of Havana Club. My college roommate managed to get a student visa to go to Cuba, and she brought me a bottle of white Havana Club…best rum I’ve ever had.

    • Amanda

    Haha… a place where you know you can go to be abused. Love it.

    • Paula Maack

    Ed Debevic’s!!! It’s been ages!! I love that place!

    They insult you one minute, have a seat and dig into your fries the next, then they jump up on the dining counter and perform “Greased Lightning!” And all of this happens, while you are seated in a vintage car.

    I never asked Quentin, but I assume Ed Debevic’s is what Jack Rabbit Slim’s in Pulp Fiction was modeled after. Don’t you think so?

    Oh, and David… that is a great shot. Hilarious!!! And, so true.

    XOXOXOX,

    ~ Paula
    (of Ambrosia Quest)

    • krysalia

    I understand that one (at least I think), but now I do not see at all what the hell they meant to write here :D

    • Steve

    Huh? You want EXTRA mustard on that?! I got your mustard right here, buddy.

    • Mary

    Vancouver also has a restaurant known for ATTITUDE! Its called Elbow Room and the wait staff will tell you to get your own f***ing coffee!

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