"Can I have half of your sandwich?"

[OK!]

Heck no, I'd never dream of asking someone for their food. Most of the time, I even decline when offered food, just 'cause I feel bad for taking something that's not mine (which I know is odd, but that's me).

 

[Bunchkin]

I would have told her: "sorry, can't share, I took a bite out of both ends."

 

[Dr.Girlfriend]

i would have told her: "sorry, can't share, i took a bite out of both ends."

lol.

 

[DizBelle]

Oh no, she knew. I can't believe I gave it to her either, other than that I felt bad that she would starve. I need to grow some, I guess.

She's a grown woman with a job. She would have not starved. And if she was too hungry, she would have learned her lesson and planned better next time.

 

[hrh_disney_queen]

Heck no, I'd never dream of asking someone for their food. Most of the time, I even decline when offered food, just 'cause I feel bad for taking something that's not mine (which I know is odd, but that's me).

This is me, too. I don't like to impose on others and take their food. I also don't like to share my food. Except with family, of course.

Some people are just more "communal" about their lifestyles and think sharing everything (usually YOUR stuff) is OK. I am an only child that didn't lie in a dorm at college, so I never learned this "what's yours is mine, and what's mine is mine) way of thinking. I believe you should take care of yourself and family. Boy I sound pretty selfish! I would however, buy someone their OWN food, just don't ask for "a bite of mine".

 

[MiniGirl]

I once went back to the galley to find a passenger EATING my sandwich. I had left it in my insulated bad on the counter. He said he was hungry, and thought that since it belonged to a crewmember he was welcomed to it.

I made him pay me for it because I was livid. We hadn't had a chance to eat all day (delayed flights and no food on plane), and I had the shakes as it was. Ugh!!!!

 

[glitterkittyy]

My hubby is a CM, and he gets asked at least once per week to share his food. But I attribute that to the pittance they pay the CMs.

And yes, he always shares. He has even taken to packing a bit extra just in case.

 

[AKL_Megs]

I once went back to the galley to find a passenger EATING my sandwich. I had left it in my insulated bad on the counter. He said he was hungry, and thought that since it belonged to a crewmember he was welcomed to it.

I made him pay me for it because I was livid. We hadn't had a chance to eat all day (delayed flights and no food on plane), and I had the shakes as it was. Ugh!!!!

Now THAT is crazy!

I don't know WHAT I would have done if that happened to me!

 

[aristocatz]

I would have probably given it to her as well, because I would have likely felt uncomfortable having to work with her for the rest of the flight....I do agree that it was strange of her to ask though.

 

[simba928]

That was really rude of her and I would not have shared! Even with my friends it's "you buy your food, I'll buy mine" Never would have asked or said yes to a complete stranger.

This reminded me of a "sharing sandwich" story I have, though. I was eating at a deli with my parents and grandmother. There was a young woman eating alone at the next table over and two older men at the table beside her. She got up to leave, leaving half of her sandwich behind. The waitress came over to clean the table, she picked up the plate, and one of the older men asked her for the sandwich (he and his friend both had their own meals). Waitress just laughed and continued cleaning. He said "I was serious, I'll eat that." Waitress gave it to him and he finished off the sandwich. One of the weirdest things I have ever seen.

 

[sunnyday123]

The woman that sits next to me does this all the time. It's either, "hey can I have some of that" or "Didja bring enough for me?" She has actually wheeled over to me in her chair with a napkin and said, "Just put some of that right here" no "May I please have some" or anything. The last time she did it, it was chicken and rice, and I told her I didn't have another fork and she said, "No problem, I'll eat it with my hands" and did.

She heard someone order lunch one time ( the other person ordered a whole pizza. She has twin 16 year olds and said her leftovers would hold them at bay while she cooked dinner ) and she told her she'd split the pizza with her instead but she didn't have the money today. She's so overbearing and loud it's almost impossible to say no to her and no come off as crazy as she is.

 

[AKL_Megs]

That was really rude of her and I would not have shared! Even with my friends it's "you buy your food, I'll buy mine" Never would have asked or said yes to a complete stranger.

This reminded me of a "sharing sandwich" story I have, though. I was eating at a deli with my parents and grandmother. There was a young woman eating alone at the next table over and two older men at the table beside her. She got up to leave, leaving half of her sandwich behind. The waitress came over to clean the table, she picked up the plate, and one of the older men asked her for the sandwich (he and his friend both had their own meals). Waitress just laughed and continued cleaning. He said "I was serious, I'll eat that." Waitress gave it to him and he finished off the sandwich. One of the weirdest things I have ever seen.

Ick, yuck. I don't get that. What if she touched it? What if she doesn't wipe in the bathroom!

 

[agnes!]

Oh no, she knew. I can't believe I gave it to her either, other than that I felt bad that she would starve. I need to grow some, I guess.

I'm sure she wouldn't have starved, most Americans have enough fat in reserve.

The woman that sits next to me does this all the time. It's either, "hey can I have some of that" or "Didja bring enough for me?" She has actually wheeled over to me in her chair with a napkin and said, "Just put some of that right here" no "May I please have some" or anything. The last time she did it, it was chicken and rice, and I told her I didn't have another fork and she said, "No problem, I'll eat it with my hands" and did.

She heard someone order lunch one time ( the other person ordered a whole pizza. She has twin 16 year olds and said her leftovers would hold them at bay while she cooked dinner ) and she told her she'd split the pizza with her instead but she didn't have the money today. She's so overbearing and loud it's almost impossible to say no to her and no come off as crazy as she is.

Here are some responses for next time...
"Oh, I'm sorry, the doctor says that I really shouldn't."
"Oh are you sick?"
"I'd rather not say."
or
"Well, I really don't think you should. We've all had that nasty stomach virus at our house."
or
find a new place to eat, even if it's in the hallway or something. Get your lunch-stuff away from Little Miss IWantToHogYOURLunch. Can you leave it in your car and go retrieve it on your lunch-break?

And people who do this always want you to share the good stuff, like AKLMeg's Subway sandwich or whatever. Maybe folks who have Share'ers in their workplace should start taking cooked cabbage or plain dry toast or something that is not immediately appealing at first glance...

And then there's always the good old reliable stand-by response of...
"No."

agnes!

 

[freckles and boo]

I would have given her the benefit of the doubt. Maybe she didn't have any money, or she was trying to take care of something at home. I would have given her 1/2 the sandwich and not thought anything else about it.

Me, too. I can't eat a whole Subway sandwich anyway. Unless this was part of a pattern or she is otherwise a rude person, it wouldn't have bothered me.

 

[hrh_disney_queen]

Here are some responses for next time...
"Oh, I'm sorry, the doctor says that I really shouldn't."
"Oh are you sick?"
"I'd rather not say."
or
"Well, I really don't think you should. We've all had that nasty stomach virus at our house."
or
find a new place to eat, even if it's in the hallway or something. Get your lunch-stuff away from Little Miss IWantToHogYOURLunch. Can you leave it in your car and go retrieve it on your lunch-break?

And people who do this always want you to share the good stuff, like AKLMeg's Subway sandwich or whatever. Maybe folks who have Share'ers in their workplace should start taking cooked cabbage or plain dry toast or something that is not immediately appealing at first glance...

And then there's always the good old reliable stand-by response of...
"No."

agnes!

I would be too lazy and irritated to come up with an excuse. "NO" just seems to roll off the tongue so easily.

 

[snapppyd]

Maybe she had no money on her and was embarrassed to admit it?

 

[ilovepcot]

Knowing me, I'd have *lied* and said the sandwich wasn't for me. It was for the pilot who'd asked that I get it for him and he'd be waiting back at the hotel for me. I'd say almost anything for food!

 

[Melmac]

I think she was pretty rude but I would have given her half of my sandwich too.

I will not ask anyone to share food with me, no matter how good it looks, so I have a problem with other people asking me for mine. There is a co-worker here that asks to share all the time - especially things like chips, crackers, cookies, etc. Since I feel guilty saying no (because he asks in front of everyone), I have just taken to eating my boring food in the lunchroom and my good food in my office, as a snack.

 

[DizBelle]

I just can't believe that people actually behave like this.....

 

[pilesoflaundry]

The woman that sits next to me does this all the time. It's either, "hey can I have some of that" or "Didja bring enough for me?" She has actually wheeled over to me in her chair with a napkin and said, "Just put some of that right here" no "May I please have some" or anything. The last time she did it, it was chicken and rice, and I told her I didn't have another fork and she said, "No problem, I'll eat it with my hands" and did.

She heard someone order lunch one time ( the other person ordered a whole pizza. She has twin 16 year olds and said her leftovers would hold them at bay while she cooked dinner ) and she told her she'd split the pizza with her instead but she didn't have the money today. She's so overbearing and loud it's almost impossible to say no to her and no come off as crazy as she is.

Just when I thought I have seen it all. Wow.

I always send in extras with dh and he gladly shares but he offers first and then gives to those who take him up on it. Even people who love my food don't assume they are getting any. She sounds like she was raised by wolves!