Clara retweeted
Jun 13
FIFA has given condiments the Epstein files treatment
How far is FIFA going with its brand restrictions? The condiments at the Levi’s Stadium press box have all been taped over 😆
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thats tge worst part for me i already hate condiments enough i didnt even know a worse one could exist
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Idris Akinlabi retweeted
The journey of a business owner
🧵Part 7🧵
So this pregnant man came to my shop to buy food condiments and insisted on having my number, definitely I gave it to him. He works at a bar/restaurant nearby.
I got home that day and saw 10 missed calls already! (How na??? What is happening? What does he want to buy by this time of the night when I'm home already?) I called back and he said he wanted to know how my day went. (You want to know how my day went, with 10 missed calls😳? Nwganu.) I told him that his calls should be business related and I won't like the constant disturbance at night.
He agreed and stopped night calls for a while.
After a few days, he came to my shop again and the following conversation ensued;
Him: hello, how are you?
Me: I'm fine
Him: you didn't even bother to call your boyfriend.
(That sounded like a bomb to my ears, what is this one saying?)
Me: as far as I'm concerned, I don't remember having any boyfriend.
Him: don't you know you should be calling your customers to ask them if they want anything?
(Egbami! Since when do people have to call all their customers to ask them if they need salt, have they lost their way to the market? Lol!)
Me; so you mean that is what you do at the restaurant, call all your customers on phone to tell them that there is Smirnoff and catfish peppersoup? Well, I'm sorry I don't have to call all my customers to ask them if they need curry and thyme, they will come when the need arise.
Maybe there are business that require such tasks but I think the appropriate thing is for the customer to call and ask if the items he/she needed is available. What is the need of exchanging contact with customers if they can't call you to make enquiries?
I told him I won't be giving him calls to know what he wants, whatever he wants, he can call to confirm or take a walk to my shop and get them. No unnecessary phone calls please. (Inukwa!).
He still comes to buy things once in a while and that's ok.
May 7
The journey of a business owner
🧵Part 6🧵
There is nothing I have not seen as a woman and I didn't expect to experience it even in my business space. I have seen premium shege from men but I strongly believe in love and I will benefit from it someday.
When I got the shop, I discovered that all the shops in the line opposite mine where owned by men. Infact, Igbo business men selling electronics. Even from our line, I only have 2 women after me and the rest are still men.
Two weeks into the business, some of the men opposite came to patronize me and used that opportunity to get to know me. Some went ahead to ask if I'm married or single😂🤣😂 and I gave them my response.
So there is only one person who didn't come to buy or make enquiry about me and I'm also ok with that because I rarely talk to people when I'm outside, especially when I don't know them. My introverted self will prefer to keep mute and just focus on the business I came to do. This guy kept on looking at me from his shop and finally summoned courage, crossed the road and came straight into my shop.
Him: Nne, how are you doing? You are the owner of this place right? Are you Igbo?
(Too many questions at a time 🤦🤦🤦)
Me: yes I am. I'm doing ok too. Thank you.
He was all smiles when he asked if I'm single and I said yes. We exchanged pleasantries and he left.
The next day I was outside, talking with the woman next to me, he came again and joined the chat. The 3 of us had a discussion that kept us laughing for minutes. He further told the woman(my neighbor) that he would love to visit my house, he said since I sell spices, I will definitely know how to cook. (Ha!! from where to where?!!)
I pretended like I didn't hear what he said and kept on discussing for some minutes and he left, leaving me and my neighbor.
The woman; I hope you know he's married ooo. This one he's talking about visiting you, kindly ignore him.
(This woman no know me sha, I smiled and responded)
Me: mama, I'm not a f0000l, just let him enjoy the moment.
This man kept coming to my shop for straight one week and people started to think that we were dating. His boy (apprentice) kept giving me one weird look. The kind of look that screams "husband snatcher!!". I just didn't stress myself.
He finally opened up said he would like me to be his side chick 🐥
"Oga, you are a married man, go and rest. Your wife is enough" I said.
"So a man cannot have side chick again? Is it a cr1mè to have one?" He responded.
I told him that it may not be a crîmë but I will never be reason for another woman's pain. He got angry and left my shop.
Since that day till today, we haven't spoken to each other. He ignored me like a plague and that is fine.
Your wife deserves to be kept at home as a wife but I am the one who deserves to be a side chick 🐥.
Ogûn will take you!
I concentrated on the business I came here for and I'm ok with just that. Some men are never satisfied, they want to taste everything in skirt. Ndi ngbu!
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Make the breads you want, get the condiments from restaurants/gas stations. Buy bulk protiens then portion them out via meal prepping etc etc
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I don't give two shits about soccer/football or FIFA in general, but it's kinda funny how they're covering every stadium up... and even the condiments?
New pfp to celebrate
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people learned to eat during times of significant deprivation because it was self-stable and cheap, but is hardly ever eaten now.
Raw onions are very common condiments, but not a large slice like in the photo.
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Ordered a double burger and they asked if I wanted cheese — no. They deadass gave me a bald burger with a patty and a bun, no condiments
I’m taking my business back to Cookout and not these northern transplant businesses
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If the cheese is thing and the onions are thin, and you add maybe some kind of condiment then it's fine. It's a cucumber sandwich or a tomato sandwich. It's just an onion sandwich. The huge slice of cheese and huge slice of onion and huge roll with no condiments just doesn't play
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I'm going to stay within the confines of Buford Highway. Here, we're a little bit outside of the perimeter (a few miles from Lenox Mall):
- Asian Square: Mamak, a Malaysian restaurant has AWESOME roti cani; Quoc Huong has terrific Banh Mi sandwiches; Sweet Hut has GREAT Portuguese egg tarts
- Plaza Fiesta Food Court: Michoacan Carnitas has great carnita, lengua, and surdita tacos (they were a bit dry but the available condiments fix that).
- Lee's Bakery: The Banh Mi sandwiches are equal if not better than Quong Hoc. I hear their Pho is fantastic
- Nam Phuong: This is a Michelin recommended restaurant. I tried the shaken beef. I was not disappointed.
If you drive further down to Lenox Mall, have the she crab soup at the Nieman Marcus Cafe. That sh!t is WONDERFUL! Also, in Nieman Marcus, there is a bar in the middle of the men's clothing showroom floor. The bartenders can make damn near anything with proficiency. You can also order from the cafe if you want food in order to eat at the bar.
Okay, I mentioned things on Buford Highway and close by. There are other things in the perimeter in parts of Atlanta I can mention if you want.
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My sister does this🤣. I personally don’t like any extra sauce/condiments with my pizza but I know a lot of people who do
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Is that even such a thing as free hotel breakfast in Europe?
Be grateful you’re not paying for water, condiments, and the bathroom like you do at home.
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My intuition is uncanny. Catastrophic day for the Franks. Hats off to the Gumshoe as those fellas certainly brought their best condiments today. On to the next. #SoxDown2
Not looking like it will be a good day for the Franks
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tears of joy that the worst of all condiments has been annihilated!!
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