WHAT STATIONS ARE BEING VISITED BY EACH GENDER? IS THERE SOCIAL INTERACTION? When viewing the food, students checked the various food stations and then made their choice. At this time, there was little social interaction between individuals. The usual greetings were exchanged, such as hello or a head nod. At this time, there were more males at the Dining Hall. WHAT PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS EAT ALONE? ARE THEY STUDYING OR INTERACTING WITH A MOBILE DEVICE? ARE THEY READING OR STUDYING? During the morning observation, there were more students who ate alone. Most of them were either on a mobile device or reading. DO THEY TAKE TOO MUCH TIME TO DECIDE WHAT THEY WANT TO EAT? DO THEY SEEM TO KNOW WHAT THEY WANT TO EAT BEFORE GETTING TO A FOOD STATION? While observing students’ selection of food in the morning, it appeared to be based on visual walk around to all food stations before making a choice. Student seemed to think a little more before making a choice. At dinner time, most students talked to friends and made decisions quickly. COULD YOU DETERMINE IF STUDENTS MADE FOOD CHOICES BASED ON MONETARY, FOOD QUALITY, CONVENIENCE (WHAT IS QUICK), OR WHAT SMELLED GOOD (SENSORY)? Students seemed to already know what they wanted. These factors (monetary, food quality, etc.) were not a factor, in that these food items are served repeatedly through the course of the week. DID STUDENTS ASK QUESTIONS OF THE SERVERS REGARDING FOOD PREP OR NUTRIENTS? No.
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