Suwannee is one of two large dining halls here on the FSU campus. Considering its proximity to my residence hall, it’s the one I visit the most. The origin of the word “Suwannee” comes from the Tumucua Indian language and has a variety of meanings depending on who is asked. This suggests that the institution is affiliated and supports the Native American culture. As you enter, you are greeted with a long corridor, that is filled with symbolic memorabilia and pictures that represent the Florida State University. This suggests that most people attending this dining hall are connected via the institution.
The first activity of this event is paying for the meals. There is one member of the staff who collects the money and once the hungry consumers’ cards are swiped, they are allowed to enter. The room has high ceilings with darkly stained wooden beams creating a baroque, yet elegant atmosphere. Food is served in a buffet style on a first come first serve basis. There seems to be no discrimination or division upon who is allowed to eat first and who gets more food. There are a variety of different stations containing different types of food. The culinary diversity shows that this culture takes in to account individual diversity, as well as cultural diversity. There is loud pop-music playing which muffles the dull roar of social chitchat. There is an understood social etiquette, as most people are not yelling or causing a commotion, and when someone does make “too much noise”
Have you ever tried listening to everything going on at the same time at a fast food restaurant during the lunch time rush hour? Well, I did and I am going to share the results of my whirlwind encounter last week. Within my observation, I will go over the layout of the establishment in which my observation was conducted, as well as who came to the establishment, the conversations and the interactions that took place. I hope you enjoy my observation and respect my findings from this visit.
Working as a loss control consultant for XYZ manufacturing company, various aspects of information need to be acquired prior to visiting. Assessing procedures for safety awareness and loss prevention practices, while reporting outcomes, and then deliberating with the underwriters. Within XYZ manufacturing company these areas include the following topics: record logs, the number of workers, ergonomics, the hazard level, training and orientation plans, and previous work recovery programs. Developing a new policy for XYZ manufacturing company will be produced through evaluation and modification of these areas.
The annual increase of the tuition fee for the last five years is associated with the increase in the operating budget of the State University. Therefore, there is a need for the State University to cut down some of their operating cost and implement audit activities that should be carried of often to ensure that the quality of education offered matches the resources used and the future needs of the country. The university should also set a clear cut-line to ensure that students meet at least the minimum requirements for the admission to various courses. Another important parameter that needs to be implemented is the audit program that will ensure that teacher and lecture teaching in the state university meets the requirement for carrying
The next day on Sunday, February 28 I went to Schilletter Dining Hall at around 3:33 PM. Schilletter was smaller than Harcombe and had a different layout. Schilleter is set in a shape similar to a circle which has the different food stations all around. At first I thought that this place would have more groups of people since it is smaller but it turned out to be the opposite. In schilletter I noticed a larger amount of people isolated from each other. There were more places for people who eat alone to sit because of the layout of the dining hall. It is interesting how the shape and the arrangement of a dining hall can modify how people sit and socialize. Because of the tables being all around people were able to make less contact with each
When I arrived to the restaurant I immediately noticed several social norms that everyone at the establishment was following. The customers and the staff were well dressed, and everyone was conducting himself or
Freed-Hardeman University is a private, liberal arts university that is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ. It is located in Henderson, Tennessee, which lies between Nashville, Tennessee and Memphis, Tennessee. The University’s overarching mission is “To help students develop their God-given talents for His glory by empowering them with an education that integrates Christian faith, scholarship, and service” (Fhu.edu).
The name and business relationship of the person(s) being entertained or taken out for the meal; and
In the article, "Party of 2,200 please" This Longtime Mexican Restaurant Can Handle It, the main goal of the restaurant is preserving tradition and reminding people of the value of family. Just like this restaurant, my mother likes to remember where we came
When Tony left the table I again began to scan the restaurant. I noted that there were couples and groups of people in the restaurant. Many were Caucasian , African American and a few of Latin American descent . There were business men women in suits and ties. There were also several elderly couples sipping wine with their meals. The age range of all the patrons were from toddlers to elderly approximately 70 years of age.
Kansas has been ranked 17th in the nation for proportion of students taking on debt. Along with the already high average, Kansas legislature has continued to make cuts on the budget of universities in the state. With the cuts, universities in Kansas are forced to find income to replace the deplenishing government funds. Previous attempts to solve this problem have been made, such as raising tuition and the cost of programs. Students and parents alike are affected and concerned over the rapidly increasing cost of this hometown school. Students come to Wichita State University for not only the in-state tuition but also to get a quality degree. With tuition on a rise due to Kansas Legislature continuing to cut general funds to Wichita State University, the school must search for revenue else where.
The modern university system as a whole is an exploitative, capitalist construction. Those within it, whether they be undergraduate or graduate students, tenured or nontenured professors, researchers, etc. To exist within the university system and survive, one is essentially placed in a system that very closely resembles the free market economy of the United States. Academia exists to make one successful in whatever career path one chooses, including careers in the academic world. Specific to academic careers, a cycle of oppression and exploitation of labor exists to prevent any one person from getting too successful, lest they challenge the system and destroy it. Academia forces its participants to work in a very individualistic, neoliberal manner which encourages exploitation of other participants and perpetuates abusive labor practices, all in an effort to preserve a structure which encourages the professionalization of knowledge. And despite being detrimental in various ways to all involved, no one, whether due to inability or unwillingness, makes motions to break down the system because of how completely encapsulating and powerful the university has become.
The video London Underground Dinner Party displays many different aspects of culture within the London commuter community. The video shows a group of young people setting up a table and sitting down to eat food together in the middle of the train. Interestingly, there are different microcultures present on this one train cart made up of ten to thirty people at a time.
As part of the experience, more attentive service is given to the patrons, whereby a waitress and chef is designated for each party. Since there are only two tables - with each table serving up to eight patrons at a time - the waitress and chef are not overwhelmed. The direct attention given to the patrons by the chefs is savored by patrons; Rocky prides the company’s extensive three-year formal
As you head toward the entrance of the restaurant, you will see hosts standing in the lobby to greet people with bright smiles on their faces. The hosts ask how many are eating and once you tell them the number, and pay at the entrance, the host will asks where you would like to sit. The restaurant has red, smooth, comfortable leather booths, which the guest can sit in. Furthermore, people have a choice between sitting down in the back or near a window. The restaurant is enormous and has attractive colors which make the room spacious, a lot of interesting pictures, and other decorations on the walls. The entire restaurant is packed with people eating, sharing laughter, and enjoying their meal.
For many people in Thailand today, food has become a very important aspect of any holiday celebration and special occasions. In the American western cuisine today, a regular restaurant quality meal consists of appetizers, followed by the main course, and ends with a serving of dessert, where each person would order his or her own food. In Thailand it’s the complete opposite to the American cuisine where they would never have any structure in their meals like beginning with appetizers and ending with dessert. In Thai cuisine the number of dishes is based on the number of people there are around the table, so for example if there are ten people, then ten dishes would be order. One interesting aspect about Thai cuisine is that everyone sitting around the table would equally share their food, so that no one would get stuck with eating the same plate of food, everyone gets the opportunity to enjoy the unique flavors of all the different dishes. The main reason that the Thais share their food is because they believe that it is bad luck for them to eat alone and they see that each meal is a big celebration of social and friendly interactions.