Too Early Trivia Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Question: According to Men's Health the average guy works out how many times a month?

Answer: 16

Too Early Trivia Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

Question: What percent of men 18-49 take naps?

Answer: 35 percent (Men's Health)

Author Says Sushi is Fingerfood

If you're using chopsticks to eat sushi, you're doing it wrong.

One man who calls himself a sushi concierge says you should eat the sushi with your fingers.

And if you want a little sauce, be sure to dip the fish, not the rice, and do not muddy it with wasabi (there may already be some under the fish).

Trevor Corson is the author of "The Story of Sushi".

He holds in NY's East Village to show Americans how to navigate the sushi bar as Japanese connoisseurs do.

The class includes a sushi meal, prepared by the restaurant's staff.

Classes, for a minimum of six people, are $105 a person plus drinks and can be arranged at sushiconcierge.com.

Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/04/dining/04sush.html?_r=2&ref=dining

Too Early Trivia Friday, November 6th, 2009

Question: When were chocolate chip cookies invented?

Answer: 1937

Too Early Trivia Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Question: How many of the nine planets have moons?

Answer: 7

Too Early Trivia, Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

Question: Last November, what was the average cost to make a Thanksgiving feast for 10?

Answer: $44

100 THINGS RESTAURANT STAFFERS SHOULD NEVER DO

Including.... 1. Do not let anyone enter the restaurant without a warm greeting.

2. Do not make a singleton feel bad. Do not say, “Are you waiting for someone?” Ask for a reservation. Ask if he or she would like to sit at the bar.

3. Never refuse to seat three guests because a fourth has not yet arrived.

7. Do not announce your name. No jokes, no flirting, no cuteness.

8. Do not interrupt a conversation. For any reason. Especially not to recite specials. Wait for the right moment.

9. Do not recite the specials too fast or robotically or dramatically. It is not a soliloquy. This is not an audition.

12. Do not touch the rim of a water glass. Or any other glass.

14. When you ask, “How’s everything?” or “How was the meal?” listen to the answer and fix whatever is not right.

15. Never say “I don’t know” to any question without following with, “I’ll find out.”

21. Never serve anything that looks creepy or runny or wrong.

25. Make sure the glasses are clean. Inspect them before placing them on the table.

27. For red wine, ask if the guests want to pour their own or prefer the waiter to pour.

28. Do not put your hands all over the spout of a wine bottle while removing the cork.

31. Never remove a plate full of food without asking what went wrong. Obviously, something went wrong.

34. Do not have a personal conversation with another server within earshot of customers.

35. Do not eat or drink in plain view of guests.

36. Never reek from perfume or cigarettes. People want to smell the food and beverage.

38. Do not call a guy a “dude.”

39. Do not call a woman “lady.”

40. Never say, “Good choice,” implying that other choices are bad.

45. Do not curse, no matter how young or hip the guests.

47. Do not gossip about co-workers or guests within earshot of guests.

49. Never mention the tip, unless asked.

50. Do not turn on the charm when it’s tip time. Be consistent throughout.

Rest of the list is here: http://boss.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/29/one-hundred-things-restaurant-staffers-should-never-do-part-one/

A Link Between Processed Food and Depression

A study found that people who have a diet filled with processed and fatty foods raises their chances of getting depression.

Researchers also found that a diet that includes plenty of fresh vegetables, fruit and fish could help prevent depression.

People who ate the healthy foods had a 26 percent lower risk of depression than those who ate mostly processed foods.

People with a diet heavy in processed food had a 58 percent higher risk of depression.

It seems that the high level of antioxidants in fruits and vegetables could have a protective effect against depression.

Also, eating lots of fish can protect against depression because it has high levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids that stimulate brain activity.

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20091102/ts_afp/lifestylebritainhealthresearch;_ylt=AjygSwfyh9pMQPqfpilFiH.s0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTNoaWl0OGFpBGFzc2V0A2FmcC8yMDA5MTEwMi9saWZlc3R5bGVicml0YWluaGVhbHRocmVzZWFyY2gEY3BvcwM4BHBvcwM1BHB0A2hvbWVfY29rZQRzZWMDeW5faGVhZGxpbmVfbGlzdARzbGsDc3R1ZHlsaW5rc3By

Thinking Negatively Can Be Good For You

So, now we hear... that bad moods can actually be good for you.

An Australian study found that being sad makes people less gullible, improves their ability to judge others and also boosts memory.

The study showed that people in a negative mood were more critical of, and paid more attention to, their surroundings than happier people, who were more likely to believe anything they were told.

One researcher says the "research suggests that sadness ... promotes information processing strategies best suited to dealing with more demanding situations."

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20091102/lf_nm_life/us_mood_memory

Too Early Trivia Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Question: Today is National_________________Day?

Answer: Sandwich

Too Early Trivia Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Question: On this date in 1889 this state became a state?

Answer: North Dakota and South Dakota