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Sep 13, 2007, 07:51 PM
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Dishes back?
Dear everyone,
I constantly make asian food for my neighbours, coworkers, friends and I give them my own dishes(plastic microwavebale). I enjoy cooking very much.:P
I have lost SO MANY OF my dishes, the loss is fine but I CONSTANTLY make food for others, I need available dishes ALL THE TIME.
How do I address the returning of my dishes to them?
I started to tell them "I would like to have my dishes back." It's kind of too straight:o not the best way is it?but what else can I say?
Thank you.:)
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Cars & Trucks Expert
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Sep 13, 2007, 07:56 PM
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Politely remind your generosity by stating, "These dishes are refillable, only if you know they are also returnable." Subtle as you are...
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Sep 13, 2007, 07:58 PM
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Yes, I tried that " If you'd like it to be refilled, you better give it back to me,hahaha"(including the laughter that's what I said to them), is that proper?
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Sep 13, 2007, 07:58 PM
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When you make food for your co-workers, you could casually say "just leave the plate on my desk when you're done."
Or when you make food, do like I do and put it on a Chinet platter. Chinet is a good brand of paper plates, really thick, and if you get the platter size you can fit a lot of food on them. :)
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Sep 13, 2007, 08:00 PM
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When you make food for your co-workers, you could casually say "just leave the plate on my desk when you're done."
The thing is that I make a whole lot, enough for their family member so they usually take it home sharing with their family. That's why I make a lot too, so they can all share. Seem that they completely forget after taking it home.
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Sep 13, 2007, 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by nicespringgirl
The thing is that I make a whole lot, enough for their family memeber so they usually take it home sharing with their family. That's why I make a lot too, so they can all share. Seem that they completely forget after taking it home.
How nice of you! I wish you were my co-worker! :p
I think the best thing you can do is go paper. That way you don't have to worry about losing dishes. :)
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Sep 13, 2007, 08:03 PM
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Lol, sorry I am not quite sure what is "go paper"? You mean paper dishes?
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Sep 13, 2007, 08:06 PM
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Yes sorry hun. :p
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Expert
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Sep 13, 2007, 08:08 PM
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I am sorry, I still think honest and direct is the best way,
I need these back to be able to keep giving it away.
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Sep 13, 2007, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by nauticalstar420
Yes sorry hun. :p
Npb, thank you!:)
My food needs to be stored in fridge, the paper ones usually don't have a cover, do they?:confused:
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Sep 13, 2007, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by nicespringgirl
npb, thank you!:)
My food needs to be stored in fridge, the paper ones usually don't have a cover, do they?:confused:
No they don't, but I do believe that you can get disposable plates that are either paper or plastic (dont remember which one) that snap together, so you can put food on one plate and use another plate as a lid.
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Cars & Trucks Expert
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Sep 13, 2007, 08:11 PM
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I'll send reusable dishes in advance...
What's cookin' next?
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Sep 13, 2007, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by CaptainRich
I'll send reusable dishes in advance...
What's cookin' next?
:D
First of all,what will you like to drink?
And here is the menu:
:p
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Sep 13, 2007, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by nauticalstar420
No they dont, but I do believe that you can get disposable plates that are either paper or plastic (dont remember which one) that snap together, so you can put food on one plate and use another plate as a lid.
I might need some tape too:rolleyes: Thank you good idea.
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Cars & Trucks Expert
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Sep 13, 2007, 08:21 PM
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Cha, for me.
Oooo... I want one of that... and one of those... and more of that...
You are a very good cook!
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Sep 13, 2007, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by CaptainRich
Cha, for me.
Oooo... I want one of that... and one of those... and more of that ...
You are a very good cook!!
Wow, you are professional!
Cha is the correct way of saying tea. U GOT IT! :)Most people say CHAI, that's actually wrong...
Lol, that's just the display online, the actual food is not as perfect as those but they are close. It's really fun to make them.;)
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Sep 13, 2007, 08:32 PM
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I'll bet it's still tasty...
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Sep 13, 2007, 08:39 PM
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Oooh, what lucky co workers and neighbors you have, hope they appreciate you. There are some very inexpensive plastic storage containers, think glad makes them. I know what you mean about losing dishes, my grown kids are always absconding with mine.
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Sep 14, 2007, 12:09 AM
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I would love to learn how to make Asian food if you want to share any recipes. :p
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Jobs & Parenting Expert
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Sep 14, 2007, 12:14 AM
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Use 3/4 inch wide white tape and print your name on strips that you affix to the lid and to the container. I usually got my pans and dishes and containers back when I did this. Some strips are still on my pans and containers since 1973.
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