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ed11563 · Guru

How to Politely Eat a Fat Sandwich

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Are you kidding me?

Eat the stupid sandwich like a sandwich.

ed11563 · Guru

lilyofcourse wrote:
Are you kidding me?

Eat the stupid sandwich like a sandwich.

A BLT is much safer to eat than a restaurant burger. (BLT without mayo.) It's unlikely to drip on someone's shirt.

A super-big corned beef on rye can be too big to just pick up and bite (at least around here).

But at least it won't drip.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Oh FFs

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Knife and fork. I cut my burgers all the time.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I may cut them in half but I will pick it up.

Can't believe someone would think about it so much.

A lot can be cyphered about a person by the way they eat.

Are they picky, messy, do they dive in, or are they hesitant, do they play it safe or take chances, willing to get a little dirty or do they run avoid things?

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

I would rather see someone take a big hearty bite than picking it apart and dissecting it like something from Biology Lab. That is much grosser.

Or, just cut it with a knife and fork. Chomp.

Renegade Time Lord · Am I A Good Man?

Faced with a "fat" sandwich or burger, I cut it into either halves or quarters depending on the size of it, pick up a piece, and eat it. If the sandwich is not too large, I press down on it to flatten it, then pick it up and take a bite. Simple, easy, no stress, and I really do not care what people think about the way I eat. I don't like to spill food on my clothes, and if the sandwich has a lot of ingredients that will spill out easily when I bite it, I will just lean over my plate when I take a bite. Also, I will put the napkin on my lap in that case.

I really don't have the appetite for a large sandwich or burger, though. I usually end up taking home the leftovers. I rarely eat a big sandwich or burger.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

If you're out with friends, it's one thing...business lunch = another.

flan

Tinydancer · Guru

Who are these people who can't eat a freaking sandwich? Has the world gotten so easy that this is even a problem...lol

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Tinydancer wrote:
Who are these people who can't eat a freaking sandwich? Has the world gotten so easy that this is even a problem...lol

They are the ones who were not allowed to play outside by themselves, had mom still cutting their food into tiny pieces when they were teens, always recieved the participation trophy and never heard the word no.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Or they're just shy & socially awkward.

flan

Tinydancer · Guru

What does that have to do with eating a sandwich? I know lot's of shy and socially awkward people who have no problem eating a sandwich. Unless you can't use your hands or your mouth this is just stupid.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Know what I like best about MM3?

The "Ignore" function.

flan

TrudyML · Guru

WTF

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

TrudyML wrote:
WTF

Can't you imagine CitySon writing this?

flan

Tinydancer · Guru

So just ignore me then. Jeez you get your panties in a wad every time I post. Get over yourself already flannie.

JPT · Senior Member

flan327 wrote:
TrudyML wrote:
WTF
Can't you imagine CitySon writing this?
flan

biggrin

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

JPT wrote:
flan327 wrote:
TrudyML wrote:
WTF
Can't you imagine CitySon writing this?
flan

I always liked him.

flan

-- Edited by flan327 on Tuesday 7th of April 2015 10:05:57 AM

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

This is hilarious. I cut the burger in half & then dive in.

Now what I do have a problem with is French onion soup. Seriously I love it but I always make a mess with the melty bubbly cheese.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lexxy wrote:
This is hilarious. I cut the burger in half & then dive in.

Now what I do have a problem with is French onion soup. Seriously I love it but I always make a mess with the melty bubbly cheese.

I've never had French onion soup.

I need to try it sometime.

flan

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

flan327 wrote:
Lexxy wrote:
This is hilarious. I cut the burger in half & then dive in.

Now what I do have a problem with is French onion soup. Seriously I love it but I always make a mess with the melty bubbly cheese.
I've never had French onion soup.
I need to try it sometime.
flan

Yes you do. It is wonderfully delicious but like I said I always end up fighting with the cheese.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lexxy wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Lexxy wrote:
This is hilarious. I cut the burger in half & then dive in.

Now what I do have a problem with is French onion soup. Seriously I love it but I always make a mess with the melty bubbly cheese.
I've never had French onion soup.
I need to try it sometime.
flan
Yes you do. It is wonderfully delicious but like I said I always end up fighting with the cheese.

I always make a mess eating noodles. I'm hopeless.

flan

Mellow Momma · Sniff...sniff, sniff. Yay! A Bum!

I can honestly see this being an issue. Am I the only one who has ever ordered a sandwich and been served a pound of meat piled in between two slices of bread?! Some sandwiches have enough meat for a few people on them. It can get quite messy. And if you are in a business lunch and you think you ordered something conservative and are served a monstrosity like that, it can be difficult to manage politely.

I tend to use humor to set the tone. "Oh goodness, this is much bigger than I expected. I hope I don't end up making a mess"...something like that. If you put it out there, people tend not to notice if it comes true. If you try and hide it, you look like a fool.

Mellow Momma · Sniff...sniff, sniff. Yay! A Bum!

Mellow Momma · Sniff...sniff, sniff. Yay! A Bum!

I think I would just use my fork for that one.

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

In all honesty I can see it too. I tend not to order messy stuff when I'm at a business lunch. For some reason around here the go to restaurant for business lunches is Olive Garden. I have no idea why but every rep that has invited me to lunch has chosen Olive Garden.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lexxy wrote:
In all honesty I can see it too. I tend not to order messy stuff when I'm at a business lunch. For some reason around here the go to restaurant for business lunches is Olive Garden. I have no idea why but every rep that has invited me to lunch has chosen Olive Garden.

It's certainly not the silliest question I've ever heard.

flan

Blankie · Guru

flan327 wrote:
JPT wrote:
flan327 wrote:
TrudyML wrote:
WTF
Can't you imagine CitySon writing this?
flan

I always liked him.
flan

-- Edited by flan327 on Tuesday 7th of April 2015 10:05:57 AM

I did too. He used to get ragged on for no good reason on GT. Have you "seen" him anywhere in cyber land?

Blankie · Guru

Of course a sandwich that big is an issue at a business lunch. You really want to have slop dripping all over the place when trying to look professional? I don't.

I usually cut them when they're that big.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

flan327 wrote:
Or they're just shy & socially awkward.

flan

Because of all the same things.

People led are not raising kids to be adults any more.

They are creating life long 2 year olds.

Tinydancer · Guru

lilyofcourse wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Or they're just shy & socially awkward.

flan
Because of all the same things.
People led are not raising kids to be adults any more.
They are creating life long 2 year olds.

I still don't understand how being shy or socially awkward would prevent you from eating a sandwich. You pick it up with 2 hands, lean over your plate in case it drips, and you take a bite, wipe your mouth with your napkin. Is it really that difficult? Sheesh...

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Tinydancer wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Or they're just shy & socially awkward.

flan
Because of all the same things.
People led are not raising kids to be adults any more.
They are creating life long 2 year olds.

I still don't understand how being shy or socially awkward would prevent you from eating a sandwich. You pick it up with 2 hands, lean over your plate in case it drips, and you take a bite, wipe your mouth with your napkin. Is it really that difficult? Sheesh...

Because it's another excuse to continue the victimhood.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

I am offended by calling it a Fat sandwich! How awful! biggrin

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Blankie wrote:
flan327 wrote:
JPT wrote:
flan327 wrote:
TrudyML wrote:
WTF
Can't you imagine CitySon writing this?
flan

I always liked him.
flan

-- Edited by flan327 on Tuesday 7th of April 2015 10:05:57 AM
I did too. He used to get ragged on for no good reason on GT. Have you "seen" him anywhere in cyber land?

No I haven't.

flan

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

lilyofcourse wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Or they're just shy & socially awkward.

flan
Because of all the same things.
People led are not raising kids to be adults any more.
They are creating life long 2 year olds.

Okay, Lily...at least 3 other people are agreeing with me on this thread. Are you going to lecture them as well?

And, since your son is handicapped, I would think you would know better.

flan

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

Tinydancer wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Or they're just shy & socially awkward.

flan
Because of all the same things.
People led are not raising kids to be adults any more.
They are creating life long 2 year olds.

I still don't understand how being shy or socially awkward would prevent you from eating a sandwich. You pick it up with 2 hands, lean over your plate in case it drips, and you take a bite, wipe your mouth with your napkin. Is it really that difficult? Sheesh...

It isn't that it can't physically be done it is a matter of doing it without making a mess. Have you never had a sandwich that self destructed in your hands? Think pulled pork, Reuben or chicken salad. I have had all of them dripping stuff out the bottom. That is something you eat with friends & family not at a professional lunch.

Tinydancer · Guru

Yes but I was leaning over my plate so it would fall there. I'd eat any of those at a business lunch because I know how to eat a sandwich. I can't believe this is a problem. Did your mother not show you how to eat with out wearing it all...lol

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

She tried.....it didn't fully take. biggrin I don't like things dripping out on my plate either.

I don't usually order hand held foods at business meetings. I prefer to use a fork. Maybe it is just a personal quirk.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

flan327 wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Or they're just shy & socially awkward.

flan
Because of all the same things.
People led are not raising kids to be adults any more.
They are creating life long 2 year olds.

Okay, Lily...at least 3 other people are agreeing with me on this thread. Are you going to lecture them as well?
And, since your son is handicapped, I would think you would know better.
flan

And there are those who agree with me. Want to have a dance off to see who wins?

And the article isn't about handicapped people.

It's about some one freaking out over a sandwich.

And you need have no idea what you are talking about when it comes to my son or his ability.

I am not going to go in to anything about my son as he has NOTHING to do with this.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lexxy wrote:
Tinydancer wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Or they're just shy & socially awkward.

flan
Because of all the same things.
People led are not raising kids to be adults any more.
They are creating life long 2 year olds.

I still don't understand how being shy or socially awkward would prevent you from eating a sandwich. You pick it up with 2 hands, lean over your plate in case it drips, and you take a bite, wipe your mouth with your napkin. Is it really that difficult? Sheesh...
It isn't that it can't physically be done it is a matter of doing it without making a mess. Have you never had a sandwich that self destructed in your hands? Think pulled pork, Reuben or chicken salad. I have had all of them dripping stuff out the bottom. That is something you eat with friends & family not at a professional lunch.

It's not rocket science.

flan

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Lexxy wrote:
Tinydancer wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Or they're just shy & socially awkward.

flan
Because of all the same things.
People led are not raising kids to be adults any more.
They are creating life long 2 year olds.

I still don't understand how being shy or socially awkward would prevent you from eating a sandwich. You pick it up with 2 hands, lean over your plate in case it drips, and you take a bite, wipe your mouth with your napkin. Is it really that difficult? Sheesh...
It isn't that it can't physically be done it is a matter of doing it without making a mess. Have you never had a sandwich that self destructed in your hands? Think pulled pork, Reuben or chicken salad. I have had all of them dripping stuff out the bottom. That is something you eat with friends & family not at a professional lunch.

Then why order it? Problem solved. But if you do and it is bigger than you expected, why act like a baby about it?
You cut it pieces if need be, pick it up, lean over and use a napkin.
I just don't get the mammy pamby "what do I do" crap that is permeating everything these days.
Grow a pair and eat the sandwich.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

It's a simple question. Why all the anger?

So you can rag on the decline of America yet again?

flan

Tinydancer · Guru

flan327 wrote:
Lexxy wrote:
Tinydancer wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Or they're just shy & socially awkward.

flan
Because of all the same things.
People led are not raising kids to be adults any more.
They are creating life long 2 year olds.

I still don't understand how being shy or socially awkward would prevent you from eating a sandwich. You pick it up with 2 hands, lean over your plate in case it drips, and you take a bite, wipe your mouth with your napkin. Is it really that difficult? Sheesh...
It isn't that it can't physically be done it is a matter of doing it without making a mess. Have you never had a sandwich that self destructed in your hands? Think pulled pork, Reuben or chicken salad. I have had all of them dripping stuff out the bottom. That is something you eat with friends & family not at a professional lunch.
It's not rocket science.
flan

You're correct. Eating a sandwich neatly is not rocket science. Oh and throwing in the handicapped card is funny. My handicapped niece eats her sandwiches quite neatly thank you very much.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

flan327 wrote:
It's a simple question. Why all the anger?

So you can rag on the decline of America yet again?

flan

What are you talking about?

Who are you talking to?

Tinydancer · Guru

flan327 wrote:
It's a simple question. Why all the anger?

So you can rag on the decline of America yet again?

flan

Let's drag itty bitty into a thread and see how you would like it. Lily's son had nothing to do with this discussion but YOU used him to try to pick at lily. You really are not as dense as you pretend. You think you know how to insult someone cleverly but it's really not.

Empyreal · Senior Member

This is weird.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

lilyofcourse wrote:
flan327 wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Or they're just shy & socially awkward.

flan
Because of all the same things.
People led are not raising kids to be adults any more.
They are creating life long 2 year olds.

Okay, Lily...at least 3 other people are agreeing with me on this thread. Are you going to lecture them as well?
And, since your son is handicapped, I would think you would know better.
flan
And there are those who agree with me. Want to have a dance off to see who wins?

And the article isn't about handicapped people.
It's about some one freaking out over a sandwich.
And you need have no idea what you are talking about when it comes to my son or his ability.
I am not going to go in to anything about my son as he has NOTHING to do with this.

I was giving a different interpretation of the letter...Instead of jumping down the writer's throat.

No insult was intended. I just stated a fact, as you have discussed him many times here.

flan

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Tinydancer wrote:
flan327 wrote:
It's a simple question. Why all the anger?

So you can rag on the decline of America yet again?

flan
Let's drag itty bitty into a thread and see how you would like it. Lily's son had nothing to do with this discussion but YOU used him to try to pick at lily. You really are not as dense as you pretend. You think you know how to insult someone cleverly but it's really not.

You already have, but since it was via PM, I can't share.

I was NOT "picking" at Lily, just providing another interpretation of the letter.

flan

Mellow Momma · Sniff...sniff, sniff. Yay! A Bum!

Lexxy wrote:
Tinydancer wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Or they're just shy & socially awkward.

flan
Because of all the same things.
People led are not raising kids to be adults any more.
They are creating life long 2 year olds.

I still don't understand how being shy or socially awkward would prevent you from eating a sandwich. You pick it up with 2 hands, lean over your plate in case it drips, and you take a bite, wipe your mouth with your napkin. Is it really that difficult? Sheesh...
It isn't that it can't physically be done it is a matter of doing it without making a mess. Have you never had a sandwich that self destructed in your hands? Think pulled pork, Reuben or chicken salad. I have had all of them dripping stuff out the bottom. That is something you eat with friends & family not at a professional lunch.

This.

I have ordered a sandwich and been served something so large that my mouth would not fit over it. No amount of picking it up and leaning over the plate was going to make the sandwich fit in my mouth. Making a mess was the least of my probless - how the heck would you even try to take a bite ? I think that's the issue in the OP. If you order a sandwich and end up being served something that doesn't even fit in your mouth, let alone the mess it would make, how would you go about eating it in a professional setting? If I am with friends, I would have no problem "deconstructing" it to fit -- pulling some meat out with my fork, etc. But in a professional setting, I don't exactly want to be remaking my lunch while everyone else is eating theirs, causing me to be the last one eating. It's a whole mound of awkward.

And it has nothing to do with how I was raised, or the babying of America. It has to do with the food literally being bigger than my mouth.