Stupid White person

So I drop into a little mexican joint the other day for a nice lunch combo when two gringos get seated right behind me. When the lady orders her huevos rancheros she asks for the eggs to be over medium. So far- so good. The waiter didn't speak great english and he didn't know what over medium meant. The menu clearly stated that the eggs would be served sunny side up. After a hilarious exchange between the waiter and the gringos where the gringo made it very clear that she did not want any runny white stuff, they were all on the same page.

The food came out and the eggs were a little overcooked. There was no runny anything. Keep in mind we are in a mexican joint, not your corner breakfast cafe. The lady called the waiter over and explained that her eggs were overcooked and she wanted a new plate of food. The waiter stated his case that there was in fact "no runny white stuff". Oh man- it was priceless. There is a common phrase that goes - when in Rome, do as the Romans do. It never ceases to amaze me when people bring their own cultural views into another culture's place. When you go to a restaraunt, you are a guest in somebody elses establishment. I mean, if you were a guest in the mexican dudes house, you wouldn't be complaining about your eggs. You would probably look at whatever food was served to you with eager curiosity. You would likely eat it as it was served while being proud of yourself for trying new things.

I realize that the difference is that in one scenario you are paying money for the food, while in the other scenario you are being treated. I still believe that one needs to determine if the restaraunt is "americanized" before you decide to "have it your way". If you are literally in a Burger King, then by all means order your food the way you like it. After all, this is your culture. I'm looking at you gringa. If you are in a restaraunt that is owned and operated by people from another country who don't speak your language very well, then you might be better served to take the opportunity to experience a little piece of another culture and check your american culturalistic perspective at the door. If you don't like runny albumin then don't order something that comes with runny albumin. I know gringa- "what is albumin"?