im going out to eat with my boyfriend and his family (his mom,dad, 2 bro's, and 2 sister-in-laws, and nephew and neice) anyways.. i gotta inpress them... dont know why but i know i do. So were going to applebee's.. im a very picky eater and i dont know what to get. i dont really like burgers and such. Any suggestions?i was thinking matzarella sticks but i dont know if that'd be rude because its a appetizer.. help. i know its dumb but whatever! ( ive also never been there)
CCMSbabe answered Wednesday June 15 2005, 9:00 pm: I don't think it would be rude getting matzarella sticks cause even though it's an appetizer, they still give you alot. And I'm a very picky eater also. [ CCMSbabe's advice column | Ask CCMSbabe A Question ]
Sw33t_Dr33ms_xOx answered Monday June 13 2005, 10:13 am: JUST TELL THEM THAT Y0U HAVENT BEEN THERE AND YOU RATHER STiCK WiTH WHAT YOU TRiiED ALREADY!&& iiF YOU DO WANT SOMETHiiNG ELESE ASK FOR THE MENU!
Mackenzie answered Monday June 13 2005, 1:32 am: Aww; this isn't dumb at all!!!! I can *definitely see youR conceRn heRe. Well, I've neveR been to Applebee's eitheR. THEREFORE, I highly suggest looking at theiR menu [which can be found: [Link](Mouse over link to see full location) ] and deciding *TONIGHT* what you will oRdeR tomoRRow. Now, I looked at the appetizeRs foR you, and to be peRfectly honest I think the only one that would be UNACCEPTABLE happens to BE the mozzaRella sticks. If you look at the otheRs [like 'onion soup', 'veggie patch pizza', and even the 'boneless buffalo wings'] they aRe peRfectly fine; theRe's just something about the JUST mozzaRella sticks that would seem eveR so unsophisticated. I'm not tRying to put you down, because mozzaRella sticks aRe WAY up on my favoRite food list, but can you just see wheRe I'm coming fRom heRe??? And anotheR thing.. chances aRe they will oRdeR some sampleRs foR eveRyone, in WHICH case... I would say get a RegulaR meal. If you don't like buRgeRs that's peRfectly fine, neitheR do I. But the gReat the about Applebee's appeaRs to be theiR endless menu. Why not tRy a nice club sandwich, chicken sandwich, oR salad?? I think those aRe veRy appRopRiate choices. Goodluck deciding!!! :) [ Mackenzie's advice column | Ask Mackenzie A Question ]
DangerNerd answered Sunday June 12 2005, 11:33 pm: Hello there,
I am perhaps the pickiest eater alive. :-) I am a vegetarian who doesn't like half of the vegetables out there.
As far as Applebee's goes, I don't think your food choices going to be as big a deal as your manners will be.
If you are actually hungry during this meal, the best thing to do is order a large salad. They may have one that suits you perfectly, or you may need to customize it a bit. Ask for the salad with what you like on it, don't be too shy to ask them to hold ingredients that you don't care for. Applebee's is supposed to be a higher end restaurant and they should make anything you ask for just the way you like it.
Using your very best manners will count for more than whatever you do for food.
Try not to be too nervous, I know it is difficult. They are just there to meet you, and I doubt they will bring their scorecards.
"I awarded her a 10 for her choice in salad"
"I could only give her a five for choosing coke over iced tea"
Most of the time adults remember what it was like meeting the family of their boyfriend or girlfriend when they were your age. They probably won't make it any more difficult than it has to be. So don't complicate anything if you can avoid it.
Oh, when it comes time for dessert, go along with the crowd. If everyone has dessert, you should feel free to order something similar. It will look funny if you don't. If nobody else wants dessert don't insist on having one for yourself, as that is the worst thing you could do.
Mackenzie answered Sunday June 12 2005, 11:29 pm: Aww; this isn't dumb at all!!!! I can *definitely see youR conceRn heRe. Well, I've neveR been to Applebee's eitheR. THEREFORE, I highly suggest looking at theiR menu [which can be found: [Link](Mouse over link to see full location) ] and deciding *TONIGHT* what you will oRdeR tomoRRow. Now, I looked at the appetizeRs foR you, and to be peRfectly honest I think the only one that would be UNACCEPTABLE happens to BE the mozzaRella sticks. If you look at the otheRs [like 'onion soup', 'veggie patch pizza', and even the 'boneless buffalo wings'] they aRe peRfectly fine; theRe's just something about the JUST mozzaRella sticks that would seem eveR so unsophisticated. I'm not tRying to put you down, because mozzaRella sticks aRe WAY up on my favoRite food list, but can you just see wheRe I'm coming fRom heRe??? And anotheR thing.. chances aRe they will oRdeR some sampleRs foR eveRyone, in WHICH case... I would say get a RegulaR meal. If you don't like buRgeRs that's peRfectly fine, neitheR do I. But the gReat the about Applebee's appeaRs to be theiR endless menu. Why not tRy a nice club sandwich, chicken sandwich, oR salad?? I think those aRe veRy appRopRiate choices. Goodluck deciding!!! :) Lemme know if I can do anything else foR you. :D [ Mackenzie's advice column | Ask Mackenzie A Question ]
Kate05 answered Sunday June 12 2005, 11:27 pm: Just be your self and for the food thing if you like ribs or chicken or pasta all of its great
wear somthing nice a nd be your self dont worry bout what they think k just have fun with your bf (boyfriend) and dont be afraid to stand out soo good luck i hope you have a good time
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