I use allergic too although I'm not.  I'd say paramedics
and lawyers.
Greg


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Subject: Re: milk-free chocolate chip, also varieties of allergic reaction


> Even tho I am LI, I find "allergic" works best in restaurants. Only once 
> did
> I have to get nasty and ask the waiter if he preferred listening to me or
> having the paramedics there. Often, the waiter tries but the chef has an
> attitude.
> I am also highly alcohol intolerant and that becomes a social issue as 
> well.
> Many otherwise educated people simply do not understand.
>
> Myra