Update on a Previous Post!

I have been thinking more about my post dealing with my different positions. I’ve gotten some interesting feedback, which has made me rethink what I had originally posted, specifically about being objective. Initially I said that I would be able to look at the place and people objectively, because I have acknowledged some of the opinions I have that would make me think biased. Just because I listed out some personal perspectives I have, doesn’t mean I will be able to ignore them. I will never be able to push past them to get a completely objective observation. As my professor said, it’s impossible to be totally objective. One of the big focuses of my study is observing humans, and I can’t be 100% subjective while analyzing my own species. I can try looking at the establishment as an outsider, so I get an overall view of the Beef Barn, but I can’t completely remove myself from the culture and space to observe objectively. I’m really glad my professor cleared this up, and it inspired me to think further about it. By getting a variety of opinions, it makes my overall observation more subjective- but still not entirely objective! Other people have different experiences, pasts, families, opinions, etc. so by combining their perspectives with mine, I’ll get a nice overall sense of the Beef Barn and the people there. In the end, I’m still going to look at the Beef Barn as a local, hometown favorite filled with personal memories. It helps that I have a strong personal connection with this place, because I can influence others to come and try their food! I think that’s how they’ve become popular and successful, by word of mouth. I’ve never seen any publicity or advertisements about it, so people are definitely talking about it! As for the people who are still curious about the name… You’ll just have to come to check it out yourselves! Going there is, in my opinion, a lot better than going to a franchise chain restaurant.  Here, you get personalized, family-like service, with very popular favorites on the menu, which are cooked to order. The design and décor gets people talking about the interesting, faded and yellow old newspaper articles and ads under the glass topped booths, or the interesting assortment of seating you can pick from. There’s something unique about eating in a barn shaped restaurant, and with a name like the Beef Barn, I can guarantee their meat sandwiches will have you coming back for more! Unless you’re like me, who can’t say no to a crispy yet gooey grilled cheese! Mmmm…