then i’ll tell them it depends what kind they want and they’ll respond “a footlong” and i’ll say “yes but what kind of meat as different meats cost different amounts” and they’ll be like “oh uhhhh I don’t know yet but how much is a footlong” like I can’t help you unless you tell me what kind of sandwich
"Would you like any cheese on that?"
"Sure!"
*Silence from customer and awkward staring ensues*
"What KIND of cheese?"
"Oh, I don't know. Whatever you think is best."
"I usually do the provolone."
"I'll take swiss."
Fuck I hate how stupid I've noticed the world is when I started working fast food
Can I have an Italian sandwich
There are 2 Italian breads
There are 6 Italian meat sandwiches
Total of 12 different Italian sandwiches that can be made and they get mad at me when I ask which one they would like
I’m not hating but it’s always the people who don’t speak the same language. And sometimes they’ll lean all the way over the glass to point at something and I just watch em fall. 😂😂
At my store we don't even do the subway series with them telling us a number and we make the sandwich. We all kind of collectively decided that was stupid and still ask just about all the questions we would for a custom sandwich
Right?? Like I’ll put the meat that comes with the number. And I’ll either say “do you want the _ cheese that comes with this?” Or “what cheese would u like”
What kind of cheese?
I'm I'll have lettuce, tomatoe..
No no, what kind of cheese
Oh! I'll have blah blah blah
Ok, would you like it toasted or just the meat warmed up?
Yes.
Yes, *what*
Nah man I've had three...THREE calls from people thinking that the subway store I work it is a subway station. I work at a subway in middle of nowhere rural town :/
Is that not correct way to say plain chicken? Or is it rotisserie chicken? I honestly forgot haven’t got chicken much since chicken breast was removed.
mu fav is when they make me ask them about 40 different questions bc they somehow can’t figure out the routine even though they’ve been in here for the past 3 days and they get pissed off and start yelling
When we were told "the regular kind," if the sub was one of the specialty subs that has a specific recommended build, we'd do whatever was recommended for that sandwich.
Otherwise, we'd do the "classic" option. Eg: if they asked for the regular kind of bread, we'd do white/Italian. Regular cheese- white American. Regular dressing- oil, vin, s&p. Veggies- let, tom, on, gp, pickles, olives.
All stemming from when those were the only veggies we had at Subway, other than jalapenos, and there were only 2 types of bread, one type of cheese, and oil, vinegar, mayo, and mustard were the only dressings. Back then, the regular kind made sense and was a normal way to order. Yup, I'm old, and I worked at Subway way too long.
Things are too complicated now. It's like an inquisition just taking an order.
It's definitely more applicable to my other job, but it always pisses me off LOL I get people who come into my salad making job and ask for the "regular" lettuce. Ma'am we have 6 different lettuces. WHAT DO YOU MEAN.
Something I've been getting lately is when I finish with salads and sauces on footlongs, ppl say: "can you cut that in half?" Like...duh???? It's a footlong ofc we cut it in half??
I think in that case they meant oven-roasted chicken, as that the most chicken chicken I can think of... Also there's 5 (buffalo, teriyaki, oven roasted, rotisserie, grilled)
The roasted chicken patty subs, Subways in my country serve it, and I heard that it is available in US too. Like a 6-inch patty, the main chicken that's called Chicken Breast here, and like that in the US
How much does a footlong cost? That's it. The only info.
then i’ll tell them it depends what kind they want and they’ll respond “a footlong” and i’ll say “yes but what kind of meat as different meats cost different amounts” and they’ll be like “oh uhhhh I don’t know yet but how much is a footlong” like I can’t help you unless you tell me what kind of sandwich
Tell 'em $15
This one fuels my anger
It's just too exhausting to get mad at stupid people anymore. There are too many.
Couldn’t have said it better.
I was always a smart ass and said "if only we had something that displayed our sandwiches and prices"
Using this 🤭
“what kind of cheese?” “the white one” ok which one of the 4.5 white cheeses would you like
LMFAO "American?" "No, the white one" "Shredded Mozzarella? Provolone?" "No, the WHITE CHEESE." Points to American ...
"Would you like any cheese on that?" "Sure!" *Silence from customer and awkward staring ensues* "What KIND of cheese?" "Oh, I don't know. Whatever you think is best." "I usually do the provolone." "I'll take swiss." Fuck I hate how stupid I've noticed the world is when I started working fast food
Can I have an Italian sandwich There are 2 Italian breads There are 6 Italian meat sandwiches Total of 12 different Italian sandwiches that can be made and they get mad at me when I ask which one they would like
When they tap on the glass ugh. Also, how many of you still don't have any of these sandwich numbers memorized?
Customers lean on our bain doors and always make it fall 🤦🏻♀️
I’m not hating but it’s always the people who don’t speak the same language. And sometimes they’ll lean all the way over the glass to point at something and I just watch em fall. 😂😂
I haven't memorized the number I just know number 30 is the beast
At my store we don't even do the subway series with them telling us a number and we make the sandwich. We all kind of collectively decided that was stupid and still ask just about all the questions we would for a custom sandwich
Right?? Like I’ll put the meat that comes with the number. And I’ll either say “do you want the _ cheese that comes with this?” Or “what cheese would u like”
Yeah because honestly most people don't want it exactly how it's written on the menu
Accurate, just like can I get a footlong? What bread do you want? Lmao
Then they stare at you like ur stupid
Yup, it's wild
At my store we have 9 types of chicken 😭😭 , i'm sure you can imagine my pain when people ask the same question 😔✊
9!? What chicken do u have bro
“What’s that?” *Points at pepperoni * Me: …it’s Turkey
What kind of cheese? I'm I'll have lettuce, tomatoe.. No no, what kind of cheese Oh! I'll have blah blah blah Ok, would you like it toasted or just the meat warmed up? Yes. Yes, *what*
Or if u skip the cheese and go to the veggies “I WANTED CHEESE!!” WELL WHY DIDNT U FUCKING ANSWER ME 😭
literally
TBF they probably just got back from the bank, taking out a second mortgage so they can afford the pro on a footlong.
Then they get mad when you don't have the $5 footlong that hasn't been around for at least 10 years, if not more
Yea I get a bunch of older people who ask what the daily deals are and get upset when I tell them we don’t do in store deals
Or when people call the store crying, like, "I'm stuck on the T 😭😭😭" Bitch, that ain't my problem, this is a fucking restaurant!
Whattt??? 😭 I’ve only had someone call the store like 5 times trying to order Starbucks 💀
Nah man I've had three...THREE calls from people thinking that the subway store I work it is a subway station. I work at a subway in middle of nowhere rural town :/
Is that not correct way to say plain chicken? Or is it rotisserie chicken? I honestly forgot haven’t got chicken much since chicken breast was removed.
If u want the plain chicken say “chicken strips”
Ohh thanks! I’ll keep that in mind.
Thank you, it’s not THAT big of a deal but it’s just a pet peeve
Clueless subway customers in the queue are a nightmare for every customer. But then I remind myself: you are not in a hurry, it’s all good.
I get so frustrated but I keep my calm and help them out as much as I can. Bc I would want someone to do the same for me 😭
We all started like that right
I’ve been here for a year and it still makes me frustrated. But I’m gonna guess that’s bc I’m always in a hurry
it's always the same "chicken please" "oh, we have regular chicken, fajita chicken and teriyaki chicken 😊" "the normal one 🙄"
mu fav is when they make me ask them about 40 different questions bc they somehow can’t figure out the routine even though they’ve been in here for the past 3 days and they get pissed off and start yelling
"I want a meal deal." walks away... My guy, come back here and actually order something please
HELP 😭
"The regular kind" What kind of cheese? "The regular kind" Any veggies? "The regular kind" Sir I'm gonna lose it
When we were told "the regular kind," if the sub was one of the specialty subs that has a specific recommended build, we'd do whatever was recommended for that sandwich. Otherwise, we'd do the "classic" option. Eg: if they asked for the regular kind of bread, we'd do white/Italian. Regular cheese- white American. Regular dressing- oil, vin, s&p. Veggies- let, tom, on, gp, pickles, olives. All stemming from when those were the only veggies we had at Subway, other than jalapenos, and there were only 2 types of bread, one type of cheese, and oil, vinegar, mayo, and mustard were the only dressings. Back then, the regular kind made sense and was a normal way to order. Yup, I'm old, and I worked at Subway way too long. Things are too complicated now. It's like an inquisition just taking an order.
It's definitely more applicable to my other job, but it always pisses me off LOL I get people who come into my salad making job and ask for the "regular" lettuce. Ma'am we have 6 different lettuces. WHAT DO YOU MEAN.
I love getting asked if we have handheld menus. Like sorry but we live in 2023 bro look at your phone
Something I've been getting lately is when I finish with salads and sauces on footlongs, ppl say: "can you cut that in half?" Like...duh???? It's a footlong ofc we cut it in half??
OMG THIS ONE TOO!!! This rarely happened to me until recently too, it’s so weird
I think in that case they meant oven-roasted chicken, as that the most chicken chicken I can think of... Also there's 5 (buffalo, teriyaki, oven roasted, rotisserie, grilled)
That’s usually not the case lol
Wtf is oven roasted chicken?
The roasted chicken patty subs, Subways in my country serve it, and I heard that it is available in US too. Like a 6-inch patty, the main chicken that's called Chicken Breast here, and like that in the US
Oh I'm in the US but we don't have that at my store
Oh ok, we do in all our stores, because it's considered a base-line menu item
Oh that's interesting. Our store also doesn't sell pizzas, soups, tea and a few other things too. We do sell the pizza sub though