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Lindley · Guru

RE: How to Politely Eat a Fat Sandwich

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

No amount of leaning over the plate is getting this to fit in my mouth. And I have been served sandwiches that look just like this. If you aren't expecting it, it's not easy to deal with. Especially if you are at a business lunch.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

MM, I guess some people have bigger mouths than others...

flan

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

Maybe they do. I just don't want to deconstruct my food while everyone else is eating and then be the last one left eating while they all sit and watch...sandwich with a side of awkward.

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

Lindley wrote:
To be fair, the letter writer prefers a hamburger and being someone who loves hamburgers I don't blame him. If I'm eating with someone I want to impress I order something I can eat with a knife and fork. Some burgers and sandwiches are huge and messy in restaurants like ruby Tuesday's and other chain stores.

I prefer to eat something with a knife and fork as well. But if everyone else at the table orders something like a sandwich, theN it's better to do as they do and not order the pasta (which could be a lot more money, etc). It's better not to stand out too much price wise and also item wise. Don't want to be seen as "starving".

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

Mellow Momma wrote:
Lindley wrote:
To be fair, the letter writer prefers a hamburger and being someone who loves hamburgers I don't blame him. If I'm eating with someone I want to impress I order something I can eat with a knife and fork. Some burgers and sandwiches are huge and messy in restaurants like ruby Tuesday's and other chain stores.
I prefer to eat something with a knife and fork as well. But if everyone else at the table orders something like a sandwich, theN it's better to do as they do and not order the pasta (which could be a lot more money, etc). It's better not to stand out too much price wise and also item wise. Don't want to be seen as "starving".

I'm glad it isn't a quirk that I prefer to use utensils when at a business lunch. And I agree it is best to do as the others are doing food wise.

Tinydancer · Guru

flan327 wrote:
MM, I guess some people have bigger mouths than others...

flan

Again with the insults flan? Is it possible for you to have a discussion without using insults or is that what you do when you have no better argument?

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

Tinydancer wrote:
flan327 wrote:
MM, I guess some people have bigger mouths than others...

flan
Again with the insults flan? Is it possible for you to have a discussion without using insults or is that what you do when you have no better argument?

Some of us are continuing the discussion, so you could always join in and ignore the posts you don't like. Just a suggestion. It seems to really bother you so I thought I would offer a solution.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

MM made the following statement:

No amount of leaning over the plate is getting this to fit in my mouth.

flan

Tinydancer · Guru

Mellow Momma wrote:
Tinydancer wrote:
flan327 wrote:
MM, I guess some people have bigger mouths than others...

flan
Again with the insults flan? Is it possible for you to have a discussion without using insults or is that what you do when you have no better argument?
Some of us are continuing the discussion, so you could always join in and ignore the posts you don't like. Just a suggestion. It seems to really bother you so I thought I would offer a solution.

Thanks but I don't need help dealing with flan. Especially when you take her side right or wrong. I've been in the discussion all along if you read the thread but that's ok. Carry on with supporting her rude behavior and I'll continue to post however I want to.

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

I was not supporting her behavior. I was just commenting that if you find her so objectionable, you could always continue discussing the topic at hand. But by all means, continue on...

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

MM and I have disagreed in the past.

flan

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

Tinydancer wrote:
Mellow Momma wrote:
Tinydancer wrote:
flan327 wrote:
MM, I guess some people have bigger mouths than others...

flan
Again with the insults flan? Is it possible for you to have a discussion without using insults or is that what you do when you have no better argument?
Some of us are continuing the discussion, so you could always join in and ignore the posts you don't like. Just a suggestion. It seems to really bother you so I thought I would offer a solution.
Thanks but I don't need help dealing with flan. Especially when you take her side right or wrong. I've been in the discussion all along if you read the thread but that's ok. Carry on with supporting her rude behavior and I'll continue to post however I want to.

And how could I be taking her side when I didn't mention her or her post? I was talking about you!

Tinydancer · Guru

Why didn't you comment to flan then? Seems flan pulls crap and you all point at me like I made her do it. I guess I'll just get used to it because you all seem to let it slide, although of course she's not insulting you so why would you call her on it.

TrudyML · Guru

Lets just all gnaw on giant sandwiches!

Tinydancer · Guru

Mellow Momma wrote:
Tinydancer wrote:
Mellow Momma wrote:
Tinydancer wrote:
flan327 wrote:
MM, I guess some people have bigger mouths than others...

flan
Again with the insults flan? Is it possible for you to have a discussion without using insults or is that what you do when you have no better argument?
Some of us are continuing the discussion, so you could always join in and ignore the posts you don't like. Just a suggestion. It seems to really bother you so I thought I would offer a solution.
Thanks but I don't need help dealing with flan. Especially when you take her side right or wrong. I've been in the discussion all along if you read the thread but that's ok. Carry on with supporting her rude behavior and I'll continue to post however I want to.
And how could I be taking her side when I didn't mention her or her post? I was talking about you!

So you weren't talking about my reply to flan's post? Why do you think you need to tell me how to post. Maybe if I throw out lot's of insults I'll be posting correctly...lol

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

I love big sammies! How go y'all eat a gyro? I usually pull off half the meat and eat it before I eat the gyro itself.

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

Southern_Belle wrote:
I love big sammies! How go y'all eat a gyro? I usually pull off half the meat and eat it before I eat the gyro itself.

I haven't eaten a gyro since I was in college.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

We have a Greek place across from the hospital. It's tiny. Mama cooks and her son does everything else. He's always yelling "Mama!".

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lexxy wrote:
Southern_Belle wrote:
I love big sammies! How go y'all eat a gyro? I usually pull off half the meat and eat it before I eat the gyro itself.
I haven't eaten a gyro since I was in college.

Arby's has them now. I haven't tried one yet.

flan

TrudyML · Guru

Southern_Belle wrote:
We have a Greek place across from the hospital. It's tiny. Mama cooks and her son does everything else. He's always yelling "Mama!".

So she does everything!

Lindley · Guru

I would like to try a gyro someday

TrudyML · Guru

They are yummy.

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

Southern_Belle wrote:
We have a Greek place across from the hospital. It's tiny. Mama cooks and her son does everything else. He's always yelling "Mama!".

There was a Greek place in my hometown that made the BEST gyros and chicken gyros. When they retired, we went to the restaurant to say goodbye and cried with them. The girls grew up on their food! The mom was like an extra grandma! I miss them...and their sammiches

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

Arby's has them. I saw a commercial.

TrudyML · Guru

Ugh, I could never eat one from Arby's.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Southern_Belle wrote:
Arby's has them. I saw a commercial.

Jinx!

biggrin

flan

Lindley · Guru

Can you tell me how they are made? I've heard of them but never seen one.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

The best gyro I've has was in Ft. Lauderdale. At the flea market. They have an inside area with a food court.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

I'm on phone so I can't cut and paste.

TrudyML · Guru

Lindley wrote:
Can you tell me how they are made? I've heard of them but never seen one.

This yummy flat bread Thicker than a pita) then sorta a spiced lamb hamburger. This lovely sauce made out of yogurt. Sometimes lettuce, onions, radish.

Lindley · Guru

TrudyML wrote:
Lindley wrote:
Can you tell me how they are made? I've heard of them but never seen one.
This yummy flat bread Thicker than a pita) then sorta a spiced lamb hamburger. This lovely sauce made out of yogurt. Sometimes lettuce, onions, radish.

Sounds really good

Bonny22Pye · Guru

TrudyML wrote:
Ugh, I could never eat one from Arby's.

Me either. Ethnic foods should be eaten at Ethnic places.

Vette · Owl drink to that!

Mellow Momma wrote:
Maybe they do. I just don't want to deconstruct my food while everyone else is eating and then be the last one left eating while they all sit and watch...sandwich with a side of awkward.

Haha, "with a side of awkward"

That's cute :)

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

Bonny22Pye wrote:
TrudyML wrote:
Ugh, I could never eat one from Arby's.
Me either. Ethnic foods should be eaten at Ethnic places.

Yes yes a thousand times yes!!!

Although I know flan likes it, nothing makes me want to hurl more than Fazolis. Blech! Their spaghetti sauce is like ketchup. Spaghetti should be eaten at a real Italian restaurant and gyros should be eaten at an authentic Greek restaurant.

Sorry flan.

-- Edited by Mellow Momma on Tuesday 7th of April 2015 04:57:00 PM

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

VetteGirl wrote:
Mellow Momma wrote:
Maybe they do. I just don't want to deconstruct my food while everyone else is eating and then be the last one left eating while they all sit and watch...sandwich with a side of awkward.
Haha, "with a side of awkward"
That's cute :)

Thanks! I was hoping someone would pick up on it. 😉

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

flan327 wrote:
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

And again. Has NOTHING to do with this.

And yes you did try to insult. You tried.

All you did was shine a light on yourself.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Mellow Momma wrote:

No amount of leaning over the plate is getting this to fit in my mouth. And I have been served sandwiches that look just like this. If you aren't expecting it, it's not easy to deal with. Especially if you are at a business lunch.

But who would order that at a business lunch?

There is the problem. Not knowing what and when to order different things.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Mellow Momma wrote:
Bonny22Pye wrote:
TrudyML wrote:
Ugh, I could never eat one from Arby's.
Me either. Ethnic foods should be eaten at Ethnic places.
Yes yes a thousand times yes!!!
Although I know flan likes it, nothing makes me want to hurl more than Fazolis. Blech! Their spaghetti sauce is like ketchup. Spaghetti should be eaten at a real Italian restaurant and gyros should be eaten at an authentic Greek restaurant.

Sorry flan.

-- Edited by Mellow Momma on Tuesday 7th of April 2015 04:57:00 PM

I rarely go there anymore, but when I do, I usually regret it.

flan

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

lilyofcourse wrote:
Mellow Momma wrote:

No amount of leaning over the plate is getting this to fit in my mouth. And I have been served sandwiches that look just like this. If you aren't expecting it, it's not easy to deal with. Especially if you are at a business lunch.
But who would order that at a business lunch?
There is the problem. Not knowing what and when to order different things.

You could very easily order a sandwich and not know it was going to arrive THAT big.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I don't order spaghetti when out very often. It's messy.

Generally when out with others in a situation like this, the best thing to do is listen to what others are ordering and order something similar.

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

That looks like corned beef. How would one know you were going to get THAT much meat? The menu probably doesn't say "by the way, we are giving you 2 pounds of meat"

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Mellow Momma wrote:
That looks like corned beef. How would one know you were going to get THAT much meat? The menu probably doesn't say "by the way, we are giving you 2 pounds of meat"

The answer:

You wouldn't know.

What if the menu was 90% sandwiches?

flan

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I don't know MM. Most places have pictures now and you can usually gage these things by what other people around are having.

And if you get it, and it's too big, napkins are available.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

lilyofcourse wrote:
flan327 wrote:
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
And again. Has NOTHING to do with this.
And yes you did try to insult. You tried.
All you did was shine a light on yourself.

Believe me, if I'm insulting you, you will know it. Please don't pretend to know what's in my heart.

And kudos to you for not being able to drop it.

flan

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Mellow Momma wrote:
That looks like corned beef. How would one know you were going to get THAT much meat? The menu probably doesn't say "by the way, we are giving you 2 pounds of meat"

Order a salad then?

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

OP said he didn't want a salad. Salads can be equally messy.

flan

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Then I guess OP needs to grow that pair and learn how to eat.

Lindley · Guru

Sometimes salads can be just as hard to eat. You can eat spaghetti without being messy. I use the spoon to twirl my spaghetti.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Well geez, everything can be messy.