I often get lunch at Subway. I mostly stop there because it's conveniently located and relatively healthy depending on what you put on your sandwich. It's a pretty nifty idea for a restaurant, really. All Subway needs to do is provide reasonably fresh ingredients. The rest is up to you. You can build your sandwich however you wish. Of course, a certain amount of responsibility comes with this level of control. If your sandwich tastes like crap because you decided to mix the vinaigrette with the mayo and the mustard, well, that's your problem. No one behind the counter is going to stop you from doing something stupid.
I would be a horrible Subway employee, especially if I was doling out the condiments. I've watched other sandwiches being built, and I cannot believe how much junk people want squirted on their sandwiches. If I was working the line, I'm sure I'd be hearing "More, more" all day long. It's like some people are trying to suffocate the vegetables. I would have trouble just blindly following orders without muttering a few "are you serious?" remarks.
My favorite part about the Subway near work is the lady with the funky accent. She always works next to the one who slices the bread. I've only ever heard her say a single word, but she has the weirdest accent. It's fun to watch customers who haven't been there before when she smiles at them and says "to-kay?". I wonder how many times she has to repeat herself in a given day. She always has a big bright smile. When she repeats "to-kay?", she usually gestures to the toaster oven. Most people clue in right there that "to-kay?" equals "toasted?". There was one guy that just could not figure it out. After about four attempts, someone next to him in line helped him out. The entire time, she kept her happy smile and made no attempt to alter her pronunciation.
Well, it's lunch time. I think we know where I'm headed.
3 comments:
I personally like Jimmy Johns much better than Subway. I prepare meals every day and when I go out I prefer to not have to make every single little decision. I could just as well make it at home. Jimmy Johns makes the sandwich without so many questions. You tell them the sandwich # that you want,#5 for me and they do the rest. At Subway I'm never sure if I'm picking the right condiment. I look at the workers face for clues of a blunder but get no clue.
Melody
I must agree with you. I too, prefer Jimmy Johns - I think the bread tastes better, although there are fewer options grain-wise. My only issue with JJs is that if I'm going to avoid all the cheese and mayo then I need to have them deviate from what they have determined to be the optimum mix. I just can't make myself do that, and so, I get the Big John straight up.
I'm a Jimmy John's lover as well!! #4 is my favorite, and I think it tastes best with some jalapeno chips on the side.
As for Subway, I'm totally a person who wants TONS of condiments on my sandwich. My favorite is the chipotle southwestern sauce.
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