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Olive Garden DNP
- Thread starter twest17
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DrewGunner
Regular Member
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Olive Garden sucks anyways.
Olive Garden sucks anyways.
Kevin Jensen
State Researcher
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Olive garden is owned by Darden Restaurants. They do have a no weapon policy.
http://www.vcdl.org/static/gue.html#Red Lobster
I have openly carried in the Olive Garden and Red Lobster in Provo, Utah several times, without incident
Olive garden is owned by Darden Restaurants. They do have a no weapon policy.
http://www.vcdl.org/static/gue.html#Red Lobster
I have openly carried in the Olive Garden and Red Lobster in Provo, Utah several times, without incident
BobCav
Founder's Club Member
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Believe me, it is NOT Italian food...only Italian styled food. I've been to Italy many, many times and believe me, it's nothing like it.
Believe me, it is NOT Italian food...only Italian styled food. I've been to Italy many, many times and believe me, it's nothing like it.
Kevin Jensen
State Researcher
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My wife loves Olive Garden, I think their food is garbage.
My wife loves Olive Garden, I think their food is garbage.
TechnoWeenie
Regular Member
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5.99 all you can eat soup/salad is the only reason I go...
5.99 all you can eat soup/salad is the only reason I go...
just_a_car
Regular Member
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DrewGunner wrote:
That being said, due to the evidence put forth by SGT Jensen, I'll add them to the list. I'd like to point out that what the OP did does not constitute placing Olive Garden on the list, as described in the rules for placing businesses on the list: http://opencarry.mywowbb.com/forum55/3630.html
You need to see a written policy, as a manager can have an agenda and simply declare the business "no guns" or "no weapons" without regard for corporate policy and we don't want to punish all stores for the malice of one manager.
And, no offense twest17, but I always find it hard to add a business on the account of a new member, especially since any 'joe' off the street with a computer can register here. Without evidence, such as a link to a policy or a picture of an anti-gun sign, I will rarely if ever add a business on merely the account of a new member. Is this discriminatory? You bet. Is it fair? I think so. On the internet and on forums like this, you have to earn respect and trust before it can be given.
DrewGunner wrote:
I completely disagree. I love their mixed grill and their breadsticks with the Pasta e Fagioli is golden and cheap. Plus, they have my favorite desert: White chocolate raspberry cheesecake.
That being said, due to the evidence put forth by SGT Jensen, I'll add them to the list. I'd like to point out that what the OP did does not constitute placing Olive Garden on the list, as described in the rules for placing businesses on the list: http://opencarry.mywowbb.com/forum55/3630.html
You need to see a written policy, as a manager can have an agenda and simply declare the business "no guns" or "no weapons" without regard for corporate policy and we don't want to punish all stores for the malice of one manager.
And, no offense twest17, but I always find it hard to add a business on the account of a new member, especially since any 'joe' off the street with a computer can register here. Without evidence, such as a link to a policy or a picture of an anti-gun sign, I will rarely if ever add a business on merely the account of a new member. Is this discriminatory? You bet. Is it fair? I think so. On the internet and on forums like this, you have to earn respect and trust before it can be given.
Bill Starks
State Researcher
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I have OC'd in both Tacoma & Federal Way without issue and on many occasions. I happen to know someone in management and will get a written answer on this.
I have OC'd in both Tacoma & Federal Way without issue and on many occasions. I happen to know someone in management and will get a written answer on this.
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just_a_car- no offense taken, I was unaware of the guidelines for adding a business to the DNP list, but will be sure to view a written policy from the business if this occurs again.
M1Gunr- looking forward to what you find out
just_a_car- no offense taken, I was unaware of the guidelines for adding a business to the DNP list, but will be sure to view a written policy from the business if this occurs again.
M1Gunr- looking forward to what you find out
Citizen
Founder's Club Member
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twest17 wrote:
Not once has anyone left because of my handgun. Not even one person, much less "many customers."
I think she was embellishing--shoveling it on with a front-end loader.
twest17 wrote:
That's strange. I've OC'd in restaurants so many times I can't begin to estimate the number.
Not once has anyone left because of my handgun. Not even one person, much less "many customers."
I think she was embellishing--shoveling it on with a front-end loader.
DrewGunner
Regular Member
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just_a_car wrote:
just_a_car wrote:
3 to 1, you lose.
just_a_car
Regular Member
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DrewGunner wrote:
DrewGunner wrote:
Nope, that means I win... You won't be eating all the nummy food there.just_a_car wrote:3 to 1, you lose.
joeroket
Regular Member
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BobCav wrote:
BobCav wrote:
Haha I will second that, growing up in a family that immigrated here from Sicily I can say it is definately not Italian food.
Misguided Child
Regular Member
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Most of the time I've been there 70% of the guests are over 65 or so that's usually a good sign of bland, won't hurt your stomach food. Kinda like a cafeteria in a hospital. And they get away with slow service since those guest are all retired and don't care.
I'll be happy to take them off my list!
Most of the time I've been there 70% of the guests are over 65 or so that's usually a good sign of bland, won't hurt your stomach food. Kinda like a cafeteria in a hospital. And they get away with slow service since those guest are all retired and don't care.
I'll be happy to take them off my list!
David.Car
Regular Member
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Misguided Child wrote:
Misguided Child wrote:
Odd, after the last two times I ate there (in like the lasttwo years) I became sick after both meals...
BobCav
Founder's Club Member
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joeroket wrote:
joeroket wrote:
Paisan! My grandparents emigrated from Accettura, Italy in 1920! But Sicialians aren't Italian! LOL...Just try calling one Italian - they'll damn near kill you! :shock:
joeroket
Regular Member
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BobCav wrote:
BobCav wrote:
Correct you are. They don't much care for Italians or Norwegians, which I am 1/4 of. Boy did Nonna not care for my mom because she was, as she said, "not Italiano and you're not Catholica!!!"
heresolong
Regular Member
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twest17 wrote:
twest17 wrote:
I would also send a strongly worded letter to the parent corporation pointing out how embarassing it is to be escorted to the door by two police officers midway through your dinner when you were never asked to leave and company policy was not stated to you by the management. That is ridiculous customer service and I certainly won't ever be back to OG.
sv_libertarian
State Researcher
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Dang that sucks royally. I would contact Olive Garden corporate, complain about the embaressment, and point out it is pretty hard for you to know about a policy that is not posted or articulated to you.
Watch them send you some meaningless form letter and some free meal coupons. Throw the letter away and give the coupons to a homeless person.
Dang that sucks royally. I would contact Olive Garden corporate, complain about the embaressment, and point out it is pretty hard for you to know about a policy that is not posted or articulated to you.
Watch them send you some meaningless form letter and some free meal coupons. Throw the letter away and give the coupons to a homeless person.