Table Test
Low Value on Explicit Structure
Many formal expectations aren’t written down
We should always follow the rules, so we should be careful about what we write down because that could be overly constraining.
Rules are rules; i.e. there is no clear distinction between the function or severity of different types of rules.
We should always know what the rules are (i.e. usually assumed that expectations or values should be internalized), but since we can’t realistically do that, better to give ourselves an excuse by leaving things vague.
If we trust each other, then we shouldn’t need to write things down (i.e. making things explicit makes natural things feel too mechanical).
If you have to remind me of an explicit agreement I made, then something has gone wrong (i.e. either I’m bad, or you’re a jerk), so it’s better to have fewer potential triggers.
High Value on Explicit Structure
Most (if not all) formal expectations are written down
We should never intentionally break a rule, but we can’t do that unless we know what the rules are.
There are a few different types of “rule” with different functions and expectations associated with them.
We should always know what the rules are (i.e. internalized to whatever degree), but externally documented so we don’t have to remember them.
We can trust each other, but let’s write things down such that we don’t have to just rely on our trust.
If you have to remind me of an explicit agreement I made, then thank goodness we wrote it down (i.e. I’m always doing my best AND you got my back).
Sandwiches
$14
LE PAYSAN
Smoked Turkey, Brie & apple chutney
$14
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SOHO MEDITERRANEAN SANDWICH
Hummus, grilled vegetables & halloumi cheese
$15
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STEAK SANDWICH
Steak w/ onions, bacon & cheddar
$18
Pasta
$20
GRAMIGNA
macaroni, pork sausage, swiss chard, black pepper
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GARGANELLI
pasta quills, cream, peas, truffle butter, prosciutto
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SPALLINA
double ravioli, squacquerone cheese, rabbit, porcini
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$45.00 bottle
Sauvignon Blanc, Kim Crawford, Imalborough
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$13 glass
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$80 bottle
Meursault, Mat Rot, Burgundy, France
$13 glass
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$80 bottle