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Such great advice he's giving! :D
I'm glad he emphasized that it's ok to ask for a "doggie-bag". I know that in a lot of cultures that's not the case, but it's perfectly normal and expected at American restaurants (except if you're at an all-you-can-eat buffet, then it's not allowed).
It's so strange to me to hear tourist tips about my own country. But it's a great service Hima-sensei is doing, and it's a neat feeling. Makes me appreciate my country a little more. :)
I'm glad he emphasized that it's ok to ask for a "doggie-bag". I know that in a lot of cultures that's not the case, but it's perfectly normal and expected at American restaurants (except if you're at an all-you-can-eat buffet, then it's not allowed).
It's so strange to me to hear tourist tips about my own country. But it's a great service Hima-sensei is doing, and it's a neat feeling. Makes me appreciate my country a little more. :)
Awesome! Spot-on and too cute.
Thank you so much for translating!
Thank you for translating!
And wow, it's weird seeing tourist advice for my country... but I'm really happy that he mentioned the part about trains, my brother's told me about that. Also, that doggie-bag part is probably the best advice anyone could get when going to restaurants here in the US.
And wow, it's weird seeing tourist advice for my country... but I'm really happy that he mentioned the part about trains, my brother's told me about that. Also, that doggie-bag part is probably the best advice anyone could get when going to restaurants here in the US.
I should mention that most of these are true for Canada as well. Everyone can take home a doggy bag.
Thanks for the translation!
This is pretty interesting to read, haha. Although I've never heard anyone say "doggie-bag?" That phrase is odd to me.
This is pretty interesting to read, haha. Although I've never heard anyone say "doggie-bag?" That phrase is odd to me.
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Wow Thank you so much for translating!!!!... Is it true that americans love the meat?? That's funny!! Americans are so cute!!! The "doggie bag" ... .. I'll go to america someday... the spot-on will help me!!!!
umbrella backpacks look ridiculous until you're visiting washington/oregon/the northwest. learned experience, yep.
also
deep frozen potato croquette stuff
what is this and where can I find it
also
deep frozen potato croquette stuff
what is this and where can I find it
I remember hearing it in the early nineties, but I forgot it existed until now. These days, I only ever hear people ask for a box.
Thanks for translating!
Gotta agree with some others here, reading tourist tips about my own country is odd. I've never quite gotten used to the idea that people find walking long distances from train stations to their destinations weird, haha. Where I used to live, though, there were usually bus stops within at least a few blocks.
I didn't realize that American bagels were unusual; what's the difference, does anyone know?
Doesn't Japan have ice cream trucks? I could swear I've seen some in anime and manga on occasion.
Lol, "doggy-bag". These days, that's something I hear about as often as "Netscape Navigator" XD
Gotta agree with some others here, reading tourist tips about my own country is odd. I've never quite gotten used to the idea that people find walking long distances from train stations to their destinations weird, haha. Where I used to live, though, there were usually bus stops within at least a few blocks.
I didn't realize that American bagels were unusual; what's the difference, does anyone know?
Doesn't Japan have ice cream trucks? I could swear I've seen some in anime and manga on occasion.
Lol, "doggy-bag". These days, that's something I hear about as often as "Netscape Navigator" XD
I have, and have said it myself a few times. ^^;
Well, when I was younger, we often ate everything at the table (we rarely could afford restaurants and were very hungry when we went. ^_^;;), but only brought home scraps (t-bones, etc) for our dogs. So for us, it really was a doggy-bag.
But nowadays we're finding ourselves with more leftovers, and we don't have a dog currently, so we ask for a box.
I'm sure that's not the case for everyone though... maybe it was less accepted back then to take leftovers than it is now? Maybe people just thought it'd seem less insulting, but the restaurants know what people mean so that's why they changed it from bags to boxes, and people are finally less shy about asking? I dunno! ^_^
Maybe portions are also getting bigger nowadays, so people have more justification for leftovers than for scraps?
But nowadays we're finding ourselves with more leftovers, and we don't have a dog currently, so we ask for a box.
I'm sure that's not the case for everyone though... maybe it was less accepted back then to take leftovers than it is now? Maybe people just thought it'd seem less insulting, but the restaurants know what people mean so that's why they changed it from bags to boxes, and people are finally less shy about asking? I dunno! ^_^
Maybe portions are also getting bigger nowadays, so people have more justification for leftovers than for scraps?
Edited 2012-10-30 00:00 (UTC)
the advice is so adorable, but yeah, the doggie bag is a must(at least for me). wow! is walking far to a sightseeing place weird or something? I really can't say anything since I'm American .
Yes, it's very true! Most Americans have meat with every meal. And sometimes even for a snack or dessert! (Slim-Jim and Beef Jerky)
Some will eat just grains for breakfast (bagels, toast, waffles, pancakes, or biscuits) but often will have eggs and milk along with it for protein. But often we have bacon or breakfast sausage too.
For most American meals, the meat is the "main course". Anything else (vegetables, potatoes, bread, rice, etc) are usually considered a "side item" or optional.
There are vegetarian options too, including meat-substitutes made out of soy or other vegetables. But it's easiest to find meat-based food. ^_^
Some will eat just grains for breakfast (bagels, toast, waffles, pancakes, or biscuits) but often will have eggs and milk along with it for protein. But often we have bacon or breakfast sausage too.
For most American meals, the meat is the "main course". Anything else (vegetables, potatoes, bread, rice, etc) are usually considered a "side item" or optional.
There are vegetarian options too, including meat-substitutes made out of soy or other vegetables. But it's easiest to find meat-based food. ^_^
Thank you for the translations!!!
Thanks for the scanlations!
I always find bits like the comment about asking for a doggie-bag to be interesting. As someone who has lived her entire life in the US (as have my parents and their parents), those things are so normal to me that I don't even notice them. If I was giving advice to someone who was visiting the US for the first time, it would never occur to me to mention something like that. ^_^
I always find bits like the comment about asking for a doggie-bag to be interesting. As someone who has lived her entire life in the US (as have my parents and their parents), those things are so normal to me that I don't even notice them. If I was giving advice to someone who was visiting the US for the first time, it would never occur to me to mention something like that. ^_^
Ahh his little advice is so cute!!
I'd say to you non-Americans that this is more-so a guide on how to survive New York specifically, rather than the rest of the country. But you know what they say; if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere!
Also the Doggie-bag thing is just a wee bit dated. Nowadays it's "can I get this to go?" or something like that. I actually don't get out myself, haha. (I'm so glad he explained the frozen food thing though! It's true- it's hard to get un-used to convenience...)
As for meat...we just really like it because it tastes so awesome..!! WE DO MEAT RIGHT OVER HERE OKAY *sobs all over a steak*
I'd say to you non-Americans that this is more-so a guide on how to survive New York specifically, rather than the rest of the country. But you know what they say; if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere!
Also the Doggie-bag thing is just a wee bit dated. Nowadays it's "can I get this to go?" or something like that. I actually don't get out myself, haha. (I'm so glad he explained the frozen food thing though! It's true- it's hard to get un-used to convenience...)
As for meat...we just really like it because it tastes so awesome..!! WE DO MEAT RIGHT OVER HERE OKAY *sobs all over a steak*
This is... this is almost too cute to be real. 8D
Ah, so perhaps it's outdated now? Who knows. I've only ever hear people ask for a box, too.
That makes sense when you actually are asking to bring it home for a dog, but otherwise it just sounds strange to me.
Maybe?? It could be a possiblity. All of those could be possibilities, haha.
Maybe?? It could be a possiblity. All of those could be possibilities, haha.
Thank you so much for translating!!!
(This is way too cute.)
(This is way too cute.)
That would be my guess, yeah. I suppose it could be a regionalism, but I know I used to hear it on television sometimes and I don't anymore.
It probably is a region thing! I've never been anywhere near New York.
But I also don't watch tv much either.
But I also don't watch tv much either.
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