Flo and Rex: This thread MUST go on until *I* know how to order correctly two Kir(s) or my hubby MUST have a pastis then!

Flo, I forgot to ask you this: Do you ever ask for 1 spaghetto and if so, where? Do you do that when on a diet? Do you order it by the length and how much then, 4-6 meters? Well, it depends on the Number as well. I usually take Barilla Nr. 7.<BR>I know, you can order 1 raviolo. Some places here serve that or used to. It's like a big cushion filled with whatsoever.

I'm sure this was just a typo, but "x"'s two recommended Burgundy Grand Cru are actually classified-growth Bordeaux.

Ursula and Rex, <BR>I decided this topic deserved a long and torough after work clinical study (hic !), and I can confirm that ordering "Garçon, deux Kir royal", or "Mademoiselle, deux kir royaux", guarantees you'll get exactly the same beverage, but makes typing in English more difficult as usual.

Ursula,<BR><BR>Pity you posted your question about spaghetti so late, I would have added a spaghetto(i) study to the kir experiment !

I routinely order one capellino when I am out to dinner. When I am not watching my weight, I let myself go, and eat a spaghetto.<BR>

When in question you can always order the way I did my first time in Europe:<BR><BR>1. point to the desired line item on the menu.<BR>2. hold up the number of fingers for the quantity desired.<BR>3. thank the waiter in his native tongue with a smile.<BR><BR>It ain't pretty but it has never failed me when found in a difficult situation.<BR><BR>j.

Florence:<BR>I back again. Thanks SO much for finally coming up with a most satisfactory question!<BR><BR>I so sorry about my question with the 1 spaghetto. But as you might know, Swiss people - especially the ones from the Canton Berne which incidentally I am, though only on the paper - are supposed to be real slow.<BR><BR>Calista: <BR>When you eat 1 spaghetto, how long is it then? I heard of places you can order 1 spaghetto by the meter. No kidding! How much does one order to have a full plate - a couple of meters or so? Not speaking about diets right now, just be clear. <BR>Thanks for an intelligent and satisfactory answer to all of you out there!<BR><BR>

To the top for Jcat and G. <BR><BR>... and everybody able to answer. <BR><BR>Grazie mille!<BR>

Miss Manners would probably insist a gentleman say, "My wife will have . . ." first, and then "I'll have . . . ." <BR><BR>My pathetic contribution to this delightful thread. Thanks all for the info and some good chuckles -

Now after I try the pastis and the Kirs, the spaghettio and the spaghetti, I'll have to order an Alka and a Seltzer.<BR>If one tissue is a Kleenex, are two kleenesees? Thanks guys...

To the top, just for fun!<BR><BR>PS: I do not know about the kleenex, so sorry.<BR><BR>The vixen ;-)

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For the ultimate kir royale try <BR>Cambord instead of Cassis - Cambord<BR>being an exquisite liqueur made from<BR>wild berries, hand-picked, in (you<BR>guessed it) Chambord......wonderful<BR>- even with cheap champagne!