One of the world's most famous hymns to commerce, New York's thousands of street food vendors - and the fare they sell - reflect its eclectic ethnic mix. But as we find out, life on the streets can be harsh, belying the city's rich and glamorous image.
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kareno18(Monday 15th of September 2008 05:20:43 PM)
studies have shown that people who wear gloves have more germs on their hands, because they can't feel their hands and thus are less likely to wash them for a very long long time, anyone working in the food industry knows how necessary (for personal cleanliness as well) to wash their hands frequently, plus - it also just feels uncomfortable
I notice that in most business areas the vendors will wear gloves but up by Columbian Presbyterian hospital they will only put it on when the cop is there. As soon as the cop goes they take the gloves off. Also check out the show "Busted on the Job" Where the street vendor goes to the bathroom on the street and then comes back to the cart. He doesn't wipe his hands or put on gloves. He dips the same hand he used to shake himself and put it in the food.
Let me guess - You live in the country?
Perhaps rural Illinois?
I say it as a physician in New York - Was same way in Chicago
Statistically, though Jews represent only 2% of USA, they represent a far far greater proportion of Docs & Lawyers
While in NYC, most cabbies and side walk meat vendors are Middle Eastern
These are facts - What they mean is beyond the scope of my post
Actually less than 1% of America is Jewish, Muslim, and Buddist. Not 2% :]
Jews were historically Doctors and especially Lawyers and Bankers because in Europe the Catholic Church didn't allow christians to loan money to other christians (it was an evil & dirty trade) lol
These side walk food vendors are first generation immigrants who didnt have much education and could barely speak English. Their children are the ones who will become doctors, lawyers and businessmen like those of Mr. Ali's from Tehran.
