Were they talking about one marble rye bagel or a loaf of marble rye bread?
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Hahaha funny!!!
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I do not want that guy giving orders at a circumcision!
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Tall guy must have figured it would be easier to reach the third floor by tossing the marble rye in 2 halves rather than one big loaf.
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Were either or both of you wearing loafers?
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Was it cut in half to separate the right from the left or was it sliced in half to separate the top from the bottom? The former would be beneficial to save half for later and the latter would be best for creating a long sandwich.
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Curt and slice are different..but why would you want it cut inn half? You can easily do that at home. Slicing, not so much.
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Oh, cutting in half is not slicing -- slicing means cutting it into several even pieces on the machine, so bread for sandwiches, etc.
Really, this is New York. Get with it.
Really, this is New York. Get with it.
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Wholeheartedly with the counterman, under constant pressure and obligated to interpret and fulfill the instructions of New York's legions of eccentrics. Tall guy is clearly at fault here. The correct wording for his order is, "Give me a marble rye, cut in half." The 2 little magic words might also be appropriate.
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I hope Jerry Seinfeld was waiting outside to offer him $50 for it (unsuccessfully) and then steal it from him.
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My immediate thought when reading the title (and probably the reason I went ahead and read the article too).
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The terse dialogue here, even the words used, made me think the surprise would be that the fellow who ordered the marble rye "cut" was Seinfeld!
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Either way you slice it, the counterman cut him down to size.
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Here is the difference. You *could* say: "I'd like this loaf cut into slices." But you'd *never* say "I'd like this loaf sliced into cuts."
Another good reason to *cut* a loaf in half, is if you want to freeze one-half. A single person might not use the whole loaf in time before it goes bad, but the half they are using now will stay fresh longer if it is unsliced. So this all makes sense to me. Cut it in half, slice it yourself.
Another good reason to *cut* a loaf in half, is if you want to freeze one-half. A single person might not use the whole loaf in time before it goes bad, but the half they are using now will stay fresh longer if it is unsliced. So this all makes sense to me. Cut it in half, slice it yourself.
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What got my attention was the tall guy saying "Give me...". Up where I live, we get a lot of New Yorkers visiting, and when in the local food stores, they invariably say "Give me...' or "I want..." or "I'll have...". Rarely do you ever hear a "May I..." or such. Furthermore, they frequently "cut" ahead of you and practically "slice" your head off reaching for the arugula.
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Ha ha. Good for the baker. Stand your ground! Some people will correct you just for the sake of doing it.
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Did I miss something? "Slicing" is numerous cuts of a whole loaf, "cutting in half" is a single cut through a whole loaf. Someone please explain what I'm misunderstanding about this tale.
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I think the counterman misunderstood the customer's intent. No heroes here.
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OK, I'll say it...
"I want that rye, lady!"
"I want that rye, lady!"
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"Sliced is exactly what it sounds like: slices. For slices, just cut (sic!) vertically down on your vegetables (or whatever else) and you're all set."
http://lifehacker.com/a-beginners-guide-to-the-most-confusing-cooking-te...
http://lifehacker.com/a-beginners-guide-to-the-most-confusing-cooking-te...
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Does nobody really see the difference between cutting in half and slicing? Slicing means the entire loaf is turned into "slices." It's convenient, especially for those who may have difficulty using a knife at home (arthritis or other disability) but it also immediately reduces the freshness. Cutting in half keeps the loaf relatively fresh and is useful as a way to get those nice inside full-size slices when you start the loaf at home, instead of working your way from a smaller, crusty outside end. I'm only surprised the man's request appeared so unusual at a bakery.
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Ann, thanks so much for clarifying.
So I guess that means the customer was correct after all to insist on the word cut rather than slice?
So I guess that means the customer was correct after all to insist on the word cut rather than slice?
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Did I miss something? Slice vs cutting - really?
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In half, horizontally, right?
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I wonder what the real difference between cutting and slicing is. Or why it mattered – maybe a history between the two people? But the author made the story of the encounter quite vivid!
Tune of Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off (a New York bakery version)
You say cutting, but I say slicing
I think slicing is more enticing
Cutting, slicing, which is more enticing?
No need for mouthing off. (Next customer!)
And you might want frosting, while I might say icing
No difference in cost, no effect on the pricing
Frosting, icing, won’t change the pricing
No need for mouthing off
‘Cause hey, if the staff goes mouthing off, that’s not refined.
And hey, if you call the whole sale off, I'm in a bind.
Now you ask for cholly, what I sell is challah
Whatever we call it, I earn the same dolla’
Slice it, cut it, best for me to shut it
Best to call the mouthing off off
No need for mouthing off!
Tune of Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off (a New York bakery version)
You say cutting, but I say slicing
I think slicing is more enticing
Cutting, slicing, which is more enticing?
No need for mouthing off. (Next customer!)
And you might want frosting, while I might say icing
No difference in cost, no effect on the pricing
Frosting, icing, won’t change the pricing
No need for mouthing off
‘Cause hey, if the staff goes mouthing off, that’s not refined.
And hey, if you call the whole sale off, I'm in a bind.
Now you ask for cholly, what I sell is challah
Whatever we call it, I earn the same dolla’
Slice it, cut it, best for me to shut it
Best to call the mouthing off off
No need for mouthing off!
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Truly one of your best, Freddie. You outdid yourself.
Your tune reminds me of the word "oregano." Some say "oREGano" and others (think Julia Child) say "oreGANo."
Your tune reminds me of the word "oregano." Some say "oREGano" and others (think Julia Child) say "oreGANo."
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Brilliant, Freddie! And brilliant story. So New York.
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Man, did I need this tune on a dark and rainy Monday. Thanks, Freddie.
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