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From: larry@harvard.ARPA (Larry Denenberg)
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Subject: Re: Those twits at McDonalds have done it to me for the last time!
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Date: Fri, 19-Apr-85 12:18:21 EST
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> and why, when I order 1/2 pound of whatever at the supermarket deli
> counter, do they ALWAYS keep slicing until they have exceeded 1/2 pound
> and then ask "A little over all right?"
> 
> I smile nicely, and in a gentle voice reply "No."

A method that requires a some assertiveness:  Say "Oh, I guess so."
Then put money on the counter, about enough for 1/2 pound, and say
"It's a little under.  Is that OK?"

Larry Denenberg
larry@harvard