@BarredinDC@mattadler81 food and service ranges from sloppy to superlative. it works... i like it. trysomes > tryhards
catfish version chan ban is brilliant. the shrimp chips on the side are light as lay's.
@meathead you are marvelous too. when I used to throw an annual pig roast it was your articles and spice blend recipes that I used. it was for a pickle business. on of the fun things that happened was that Katz's followed us on instagram.
"In total, the U.S. government controls some 300 million square feet of office space nationally through ownership and leases.
Congress in 2024 passed the USE IT Act, requiring agencies to measure how much space they use and sell or consolidate buildings if they use less than 60%. The first report under the act found that only 28% of building space was in use across 22 federal agencies from January to March this year.
At present, no government agency comes close to meeting the 60% threshold, which points to potentially big changes ahead."
@VectorBob@scottlincicome@NoRunnyEggs amen. you are not more efficient at packing, storing and transporting goods than lidl, Walmart and del monte.
and with your one life - would you want to try?
you should have a list. Your family should have a list. Kids need a list.
You’re the aristocrat of your life. You have notions about what is proper. Some may be universal and easily understood. Some might be wildly eccentric, we 2 sardines before lunch.
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How to be elegant (things I've learnt from my mom):
-Eat with a fork in left hand, knife in right, & never switch
-If you don’t know about art & you’re in front of a piece, say how it makes you feel
-Quality is always better than quantity. Invest in cashmere, wool, leather and good shoes
-Clean your shoes
-If you’re a man, shoes + belt must match
-Ladies, a black dress is eternal & always a good idea when you don't know what to wear
-Know your body shape & dress accordingly
-Stand when elders or women enter the room (we really need to bring this one back)
-Always serve women first & wait to eat until everyone has been served
-If someone invites you to have dinner at their home, never bring food (it's rude). Bring wine or buy flowers, a high-quality olive oil, a nice beeswax candle etc to gift the host
-Order wine from odd numbered years, smell the cork, swirl to aerate, sniff, then taste. And never, ever chug wine or pour yourself a full cup!
-Drink red wine with meat, & white with fish
-If someone compliments you say “thank you”
-If you’re a man, walk on the street side when you’re with a woman
-When you’re talking to someone, be a good listener & ask questions
-Make eye contact
-Remember people’s names
-Read the room & know when to leave a conversation and/or a party
-Own a beautiful pen
-Avoid oversized logos (that's very new money)
-Always be punctual (british time), never arrive late or too early
-For work meetings arrive 5 to 10 minutes early, interviews 10 to 15 mins early, dinner parties & everything else arrive exactly on time
-Treat all staff kindly & with respect even if they’re having a bad day or are rude
Elysium-like is well put.
The Halloween party with valets, professional actors and the entire house redecorated to theme, including the family portraits and artwork edited and remade to match the horror House theme was on a level of detail and planning of a professional theater or high-end theme park
this is a fun list. But why the hell does anybody want to sniff a wine cork?
It’s not gonna tell you anything about the wine and you’re not going to eat or drink the cork.
The reason the cork is presented to you is to show that the wine was stored properly. You just need to look at it maybe touch it if you really want. Is it wet and solid.
Sniff the wine from your glass.