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Original poster

To have asked him to choose a different sandwich

684 replies

Medsy · 30/03/2024 13:04

Don't know if it's because it's Easter or what but my local co-ops sandwich section was totally barren, only meat sandwiches left (I'm vegetarian). I saw a man go for the last cheese one there was, so I asked him if he was vegetarian and if not, would he mind if I had it? A woman (wife?) appeared and went batshit at me and called me rude.
It made me quite pissed off actually. I wouldn't have a problem with say a gluten free person asking me if they could have the last gluten free sandwich.
WIBU?

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NuffSaidSam · 30/03/2024 13:09

I think it was ok (perhaps a little strange) to ask.

It would have been absolutely fine for him to say no. The woman who went mad on his behalf was being unreasonable though.

TerrysOrangeScot · 30/03/2024 13:08

I wouldn't ask a stranger like that, I would just kindly say no though if asked. I am not a vegetarian but I only eat certain sandwiches if I pick up the last then that's it. You can always buy rolls and cheese etc.

bakewellbride · 30/03/2024 13:08

I'm a vegan and I vote yabu.

InTheShallowTheShalalalalalalalow · 30/03/2024 13:08

You were rude.

Asking a random man his dietry requirements so you can assess if his need was greater than yours is arrogant as fuck.

Get a packet of crisps next time.

CheckeredAliceBand · 30/03/2024 13:07

YABU, sorry. Annoying for you but just because someone eats meat doesn't mean they want to eat meat in a sandwich. I'm a meat eater but would never buy a preprepared sandwich with meat in it.

Pigeonqueen · 30/03/2024 13:07

😳 But he was there first…! Just choose something else, surely? There must have been other things you could have had.

MiltonNorthern · 30/03/2024 13:06

You were so rude. He got there first. And I say that as a vegan!

doingitbythebookthistime · 30/03/2024 13:06

YABU, snooze ya lose.

mrsbyers · 30/03/2024 13:05

You could have just bought rolls and cheese slices if you were that restricted - I think it’s really odd to ask him but her reaction was odd too

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