The Subway Challenge

Brussels Sprout · 04-04-2011 06:49PM #1

Here's the challenge:

Go into a Subway sandwich shop and try and go through the whole process of ordering without having the person serve you ask you any questions apart from their initial "Can I help you?".

It's a lot harder then you'd imagine.

Haelium · 04-04-2011 06:54PM

Brussels Sprout wrote: »

Here's the challenge:

Go into a Subway sandwich shop and try and go through the whole process of ordering without having the person serve you ask you any questions apart from their initial "Can I help you?".

It's a lot harder then you'd imagine.

Are you trying to make a point or something? Because I really don't understand what the problem is.

Fluorescence · 04-04-2011 06:56PM

I do it all the time*

*and now I'm a fat loser

Coriolanus · 04-04-2011 06:56PM

Just let them say it. I hear they get beaten if they don't.

Deus Ex Machina · 04-04-2011 06:57PM

.....

Oh right, that's your whole post.

Saila · 04-04-2011 06:57PM

no

OutlawPete · 04-04-2011 06:57PM

Haelium wrote: »

Are you trying to make a point or something? Because I really don't understand what the problem is.

Point is they don't fucking listen to what you say. I hear you OP.

Not just Subway, every God damn Deli counter also .. just STFU and listen to my order and you won't have to ask me twenty damn questions while you're preparing my order!

R0ot · 04-04-2011 07:00PM

Brussels Sprout wrote: »

Here's the challenge:

Go into a Subway sandwich shop and try and go through the whole process of ordering without having the person serve you ask you any questions apart from their initial "Can I help you?".

It's a lot harder then you'd imagine.

I do it every Thursday.

Ev84 · 04-04-2011 07:10PM

OutlawPete wrote: »

Point is they don't fucking listen to what you say. I hear you OP.

Not just Subway, every God damn Deli counter also .. just STFU and listen to my order and you won't have to ask me twenty damn questions while you're preparing my order!

True. Sure even the petrol stations are at it now. Think they are told by the boss. The Spanish inquisition wouldn't get a look in!!! :pac:

Me: Can I have 20 John player please?
Staff: Sure you can, did you get any fuel?
Me: No.
Staff: Here you go, do you need a lighter or matches?
Me: cheers, no thanks.
Staff: Ok, would you like to do the lotto?
Me: No thanks.
Staff: Would you like to donate 20c to.....
Me: What's that behind you?
Staff: Where?

*Runs for the door for while their back is turned for fear of more questioning

Degag · 04-04-2011 07:37PM

Ev84 wrote: »

True. Sure even the petrol stations are at it now. Think they are told by the boss. The Spanish inquisition wouldn't get a look in!!! :pac:

Me: Can I have 20 John player please?
Staff: Sure you can, did you get any fuel?
Me: No.
Staff: Here you go, do you need a lighter or matches?
Me: cheers, no thanks.
Staff: Ok, would you like to do the lotto?
Me: No thanks.
Staff: Would you like to donate 20c to.....
Me: What's that behind you?
Staff: Where?

*Runs for the door for while their back is turned for fear of more questioning

Ah come on, they're not that bad!

johnmcdnl · 04-04-2011 07:42PM

can i have a spicy chicken fillet roll with just butter and red sauce, no salads???

would you like spicy or plain..

do you want butter

do you want any salads..

do you want any sauces...

:mad::mad::mad:

horgan_p · 04-04-2011 07:47PM

When they ask butter or mayo ? Try asking for marmalade.
Watch them go into meltdown.

Fremen · 04-04-2011 07:49PM

Brussels Sprout wrote: »

Here's the challenge:

Go into a Subway sandwich shop and try and go through the whole process of ordering without having the person serve you ask you any questions apart from their initial "Can I help you?".

It's a lot harder then you'd imagine.

You don't happen to work for Subway, do you?

Degag · 04-04-2011 07:49PM

Being fair, most Deli counter assistants are terrible all right. A thousand questions and then they only put a pea sized ammount of fillings on and all you can taste is bread or a single thin slice of ham with lots and lots of coleslaw so all you can taste is coleslaw, etc.

strokemyclover · 04-04-2011 07:50PM

1. Stay away from Subway
2. Live a lot longer
3. Pay some tax*
4. Profit

*Only students eat at Subway

Poutbutton · 04-04-2011 07:56PM

Dont know how they got so popular I was in one in Cork once upon a time & after one bite threw the remainder of the sub in the bin. Tasteless, almost gone off fillings and the bread roll was lousy. Am I alone in this?

mconigol · 05-04-2011 11:40AM

Poutbutton wrote: »

Dont know how they got so popular I was in one in Cork once upon a time & after one bite threw the remainder of the sub in the bin. Tasteless, almost gone off fillings and the bread roll was lousy. Am I alone in this?

yes

gerbear1 · 05-04-2011 11:50AM

Poutbutton wrote: »

Dont know how they got so popular I was in one in Cork once upon a time & after one bite threw the remainder of the sub in the bin. Tasteless, almost gone off fillings and the bread roll was lousy. Am I alone in this?

I love Subway! In fact now I'm getting tempted to get one at lunch time!

hardCopy · 05-04-2011 11:57AM

Subway ain't too bad for that, but Dunnes on George's St are just ridiculous, it doesn't matter how accurately you order your sambo they still go through the whole series of questions: roll/bap, white/brown, butter/mayo, what do you want on it, toasted, cut in half?

Chickaroo · 05-04-2011 11:59AM

Poutbutton wrote: »

Dont know how they got so popular I was in one in Cork once upon a time & after one bite threw the remainder of the sub in the bin. Tasteless, almost gone off fillings and the bread roll was lousy. Am I alone in this?

I agree, I wouldn't be a fan of Subway at all it all tastes and smells the same!!

Although I do like the fact that they have jalapenos as a filling, every Deli should have these as a choice they are tasty little feckers

Juicyfruit · 05-04-2011 12:16PM

I really want a meatball sub right now!

Angron · 05-04-2011 12:32PM

Pretend to be deaf, go in with your order written on a sheet of paper, that should work.

jackiebaron · 05-04-2011 12:47PM

I just ask the stupid bastards for a 12' cold-cut combo with everything on it and a cola to take away. They're afraid to ask any more questions after that for fear of getting a "which part of everything didn't you understand, you freakin' womble?"

January · 05-04-2011 12:53PM

hardCopy wrote: »

Subway ain't too bad for that, but Dunnes on George's St are just ridiculous, it doesn't matter how accurately you order your sambo they still go through the whole series of questions: roll/bap, white/brown, butter/mayo, what do you want on it, toasted, cut in half?

You talking about Dunnes on South Great Georges St? If so that place is soul destroying... How stupid is "Can I have bacon, lettuce and tomato with mayo on white bread, please?" that they don't understand it...

gravityisalie · 05-04-2011 12:54PM

Ev84 wrote: »

True. Sure even the petrol stations are at it now. Think they are told by the boss. The Spanish inquisition wouldn't get a look in!!! :pac:

Me: Can I have 20 John player please?
Staff: Sure you can, did you get any fuel?
Me: No.
Staff: Here you go, do you need a lighter or matches?
Me: cheers, no thanks.
Staff: Ok, would you like to do the lotto?
Me: No thanks.
Staff: Would you like to donate 20c to.....
Me: What's that behind you?
Staff: Where?

*Runs for the door for while their back is turned for fear of more questioning

in fairness , its probably the shop's policy to ask the extra questions and the guy serving you wants to hold on to his job

Poor Craythur · 05-04-2011 01:13PM

OP, I refuse your challenge on the grounds that Subway foodstuffs are over-rated dreck.

syklops · 05-04-2011 01:19PM

Poor Craythur wrote: »

OP, I refuse your challenge on the grounds that Subway foodstuffs are over-rated dreck.

God Id love a subway now.

ejmaztec · 05-04-2011 01:20PM

Miming an order gets them every time, after 4 hours of it they just tell you to fuck off.

biko · 05-04-2011 01:21PM

Hmm, will have to get a sandwich for lunch now, not Subway mind.

NoDice · 05-04-2011 01:26PM

Mmmmm Subway. I'd love a Steak and Cheese foot long with extra BBQ sauce please!!!

The staff aren't that bad. Gees you'd be complaining if they DIDN'T ask any questions.. Can't win with some people!

Poor Craythur · 05-04-2011 01:28PM

syklops wrote: »

God Id love a subway now.

NoDice wrote: »

Mmmmm Subway. I'd love a Steak and Cheese foot long with extra BBQ sauce please!!!

The staff aren't that bad. Gees you'd be complaining if they DIDN'T ask any questions.. Can't win with some people!

Seriously cannot understand the popularity of Subway. I know, I know, different strokes, but anything I've ever got there has been so tasteless. Tends to just taste of whatever condiment you chose.

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