Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Just orded a chinese, it was delivered by a genuine chinaman, is this a sign that it will be good or a sign that it is cheap due to foreign workers I was in Milan about 6 years ago, and went to an Italian Resaurant on the outskirts. The guys I was with, walked into, then out of the restaurant, only to go back in again.(Confused). Turned out, all of the staff were Chineese. Still had a 34 though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 (edited) I worked in a chinese takeaway for 10 years and only one member of the staff was born in China My local Chinese restaurant is run entirely by people that look of 'Eastern Asian origin' lets say (the Chinese do have distinctively different facial features to say Vietnam, Korea and most definitely Japan btw) but one of them has a really strong, natural Aberdeen accent which to me is just weird... when it isn't, and shouldn't be. It makes me feel bad inside, you know what I mean?! She's also the one that answers the phone and greets folk at the door so that you don't need to keep repeating yourself or saying 'excuse me' when phoning up. While I'm at this, I'm terrible at registering foreign accents, especially on the phone. Is it just because I've been fine tuned into the Scottish voice all my life that I have real difficulty at work whenever an Indian guy tries to have a conversation over lunch? There's only so many times I can use the 'background noise' excuse before it gets incredibly embarrassing for me when everyone else doesn't seem to have a problem. Edit: Also, I also find it weird when a Scottish woman serves me in, say, an Indian restaurant, which again, shouldn't be weird. From experience, I find Indian restauants a bit more 'family, inward looking' lets say than their Chinese counterparts. Anyone differ / find the same? Edited January 28, 2011 by Hedgecutter 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the jambo-rocker Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Don't you usually need an MOT certificate present when renewing your cat tax?...because I didnt! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Pete Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Staying in Edinburgh tonight and will be there all day tomorrow too. Anyone suggest good bars and restaurants to check out whilst I'm there? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Phoenix Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Don't you usually need an MOT certificate present when renewing your cat tax?...because I didnt! Pussy tax? When did the Chancellor come up with that one? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshmallo Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Staying in Edinburgh tonight and will be there all day tomorrow too. Anyone suggest good bars and restaurants to check out whilst I'm there? Depends what kind of bar you like and what bit of Edinburgh you'll be in. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the jambo-rocker Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Pussy tax? When did the Chancellor come up with that one? Grrr. Car Tax. No point editing to save face now! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugster Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Burk and Hare. There's a chippy beside it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshmallo Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Burk and Hare. There's a chippy beside it. That place is open all day I'm sure, who wants to go there at half 11 in the morning? -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowden til i die Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Staying in Edinburgh tonight and will be there all day tomorrow too. Anyone suggest good bars and restaurants to check out whilst I'm there? To be honest in the town centre I can't think of an exceptional boozers. Just head along Rose Street and down the Grassmarket. Plenty of pubs to choose and I'm sure you will find a few that you like. That place is open all day I'm sure, who wants to go there at half 11 in the morning? Breakfast buffet. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Phoenix Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Grrr. Car Tax. No point editing to save face now! Did you renew online? If not the PO boobed. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshmallo Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Is it just a chipper or does it sell anything else? Burke and Hare I was referring to. It sells something else. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Pete Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 I'll be staying in the Mercure Point Hotel so the Old Town and city centre are both within easy reach. Ideally, I'm looking for classier places, cost irrelevent really as long as there's a good selection of food and drinks and it has nice decor and clientelle. Same applies to restaurants. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarko_son Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 I'll be staying in the Mercure Point Hotel so the Old Town and city centre are both within easy reach. Ideally, I'm looking for classier places, cost irrelevent really as long as there's a good selection of food and drinks and it has nice decor and clientelle. Same applies to restaurants. Cafe Royal might fit that description for a bar 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Pete Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Cafe Royal might fit that description for a bar Just had a look at the website, looks spot on. Cheers. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endieinreekie Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Just had a look at the website, looks spot on. Cheers. Guildford next to it is a pretty good boozer as well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowden til i die Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Just had a look at the website, looks spot on. Cheers. Guildford next to it is a pretty good boozer as well. Was in both of these the other week. Both quite small and got busy as it was a Friday night but both friendly boozers with a good selection of drinks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Looking to buy one of these floor standing punch bag things for my sone,who's getting into martial arts. He's looking for one thats in the shape of a torso,to practice kicking and puching techniques. Have seen some on the internet but as they cost around £300 and upards,really would be good to be able to physically see one first. Anyone know of any shops in Central belt which sell this kind of stuff? Cheers 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endieinreekie Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Looking to buy one of these floor standing punch bag things for my sone,who's getting into martial arts. He's looking for one thats in the shape of a torso,to practice kicking and puching techniques. Have seen some on the internet but as they cost around £300 and upards,really would be good to be able to physically see one first. Anyone know of any shops in Central belt which sell this kind of stuff? Cheers I'll stand there and take a kicking for £150. Might even fight back on occasion to help develop his skills. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Shepherd Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Looking to buy one of these floor standing punch bag things for my sone,who's getting into martial arts. He's looking for one thats in the shape of a torso,to practice kicking and puching techniques. Have seen some on the internet but as they cost around £300 and upards,really would be good to be able to physically see one first. Anyone know of any shops in Central belt which sell this kind of stuff? Cheers Robbie says fitever ye get, stick a Rangers top o'er the tap eh it - he'll be punting his wye through brick wa's before you can say 'Bruce Lee'. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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