[bct] Re: Eating Out

Well, one suggestion already presented was to find a tip or corner and cut 
that off.  Use your knife or fork to survey the shape.  Another method is to 
similarly find the shape and cut a strip and then cut that into sections.

My method of dealing with pasta, ain't pretty, but sort of works, is to use 
the side of my fork and cut in various directions across the plate before I 
begin eating.  Yep, you still have some long strands, but far less than 
usual.  But, let's face it, there is no pretty way of eating spaghetti, so 
blind or not you are expected to look goofy trying.  There is, of course, 
the fork and spoon method, which I have never bothered with.

Maybe a good way of figuring out what works and getting proficient would be 
with a stack of pancakes or French toast.  Then try it with syrup on those 
and you'll soon learn what works and what does not for you.  Just another 
idea.

I don't mean to suggest anyone is right or wrong in how they handle these 
things, I just had never given thought that it was a problem.  I can surely 
relate with Grant that a buffet is a mess for a blind person without a close 
friend or wife, etc. going through the line with you.  Even just a co-worker 
can make it an uncomfortable trip with the detail of questions they ask and 
volume asked.  I know everyone knows that you are blind and require 
assistance serving yourself, but I don't need to announce to the dining room 
I eat two rolls and a double helping of turnips.  Or maybe that's just me...

Eric SS

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