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I could get that for you, but I won't. (lemmy.world)
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[–] 12 points 1 year ago (4 children)

It's only a failure if they wanted to do that kind of business. If I open an Italian restaurant and someone orders Thai, did I fail?

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    There is a difference between a restaurant of a specific cusine and plainly deniying acommodating for common dietary preferences. Be it for health or ethical reasons. I guess in most cuisines worldwide there are either plenty of suitable dishes already available or they should be at least easy to accomodate. But sometimes it seems it's even too much of an ask to leave out some simple ingredients.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago

    Sure. There is a scale where my example was an extreme for illustration. Your point a very reasonable one as well. If I was running a a cafe I would offer it but I am Canadian. If I were french and you asked for a baguette olive loaf you would find yourself in a guillotine. Context matters and traditions matter more than commerce in many cultures.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago*

    "Deny accommodating for common dietary preference", how? Have your coffee black, there, completely lactose-free. If you ask for a latte, don't be surprised when you get milk. If you don't want milk, don't order a latte. Do you know what "latte" translates to?

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