On Sun, 21 Nov 2010 17:13:59 -0700, "gloria.p" >
wrote:

> Steve Pope wrote:
> > sf > wrote:
> >
> >> On Sun, 21 Nov 2010 23:07:23 +0000 (UTC),
> >
> >>> Most deli counters around do not like either of the following:
> >>>
> >>> 3 ounces
> >>> .2 pounds
> >
> >>> So one is reduced to asking for "somewhat less than a quater pound".
> >
> >> I ask for a quarter pound and don't care if it goes a little over or a
> >> little under.
> >
> > Let's say I'm making a sandwich for myself. I might usually want between
> > 2 and 3 ounces of deli meat on it. Not 4 ounces.
> >
> > So, it turns out the amount I often want to buy is not an amount the
> > counterperson is willing to weigh out....
>
>
> For a small amount, I find it easier to ask for "4 slices" or similar.
>
You make it too easy to be happy with what you get, Gloria!


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