Around this time last year, Annie and I went to FoMu in Allston- half to see our friend *Andrew's artwork, and half to get some vegan ice cream. For those of you that don't know, I'm lactose intolerant. I recognize there are far worse things to be, and I'm certainly used to it by now. That being said, I am hard pressed to find a good ice cream substitute in the rare event I'm craving the treat. Andrew suggested this hole-in-the-wall place, and we were happy to check it out. It was early March and we are the only customers in there.
First off- flavors galore. Seriously if you're ever in Boston, you need to check this place out. I get instantly giddy and ask to try a few flavors and the girl behind the counter happily complies. She's young, probably still in college-with rainbow streaks in her blond hair, a nose ring and hipster glasses. She first gives me Cake Batter. Heavenly.
"This is amazing! The closest thing to ice cream I've tasted and I can't eat dairy." I tell her.
She smiles.
"People like you are my favorite!" She exclaims. "Most people that come in are on some type of fad diet. I love serving people with dietary restrictions because you know how deeply they appreciate it."
I end up ordering a small cake batter that ends up being so rich I can barely finish the whole thing.
I'm not going to harass people about their diets. Everyone is entitled to consume whatever they seem appropriate. Also, I recognize it's petty to complain about being lactose intolerant when there are people with deathly peanut allergies in the world. On the same vein, while in customer service you are taught to treat people equally there is a distinct difference between speaking with people who have a health condition vs someone who adjusts their food consumption because it's the cool thing to do- entitlement. Some people's narrow way of existence is a luxury whereas with other people it's life. It's a matter of "You have to understand me," (entitled people) vs. "Please understand me." (restricted people)
I wonder why that is?
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