Hmmm. Sandwiches provide an interesting quandary. Every sub shop I have been to offers some variation of the following:
6" (nominally 15 cm) or 1/2 sub 12" (nominally 30 cm) or whole sub 3 foot (1 m) (smaller party size) 6 foot (2 m) (larger party size) Once again, this is one area where "6 inch" or "1 foot" is nothing more than a label. Phil Most people order a 1/2 or whole in shops I go to (Subway, Blimpie or other local establishment.) > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf > Of Paul Trusten, R.Ph. > Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 11:09 AM > To: U.S. Metric Association > Subject: [USMA:38044] Re: metric-length subs > > Perhaps three 33-cm sections? (grin) > > I just wanted them to consider it. > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "STANLEY DOORE" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "U.S. Metric Association" > <[email protected]> > Sent: 07 Feb 26,Monday 03:27 > Subject: Re: [USMA:38038] metric-length subs > > > > Hi Paul: > > If metric is the sole purpose of defining 1 m subs the idea is great. > > Unfortunately, there is a physical logistics problem with the longer > subs. > > 1 m won't fit into ovens let alone half metre. Subway bakes is breads > in > > on-site facilities. Nice idea though for promotional purposs. > > > > Regards, Stan Doore > > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Paul Trusten, R.Ph." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: "U.S. Metric Association" <[email protected]> > > Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2007 7:02 PM > > Subject: [USMA:38038] metric-length subs > > > > > >> Dear Subway HQ Staff, > >> > >> The metric system is the preferred system of measurement for trade and > >> commerce > >> in the United States (Metric Conversion Act of 1975, amended 1988). So, > >> why not > >> whet your U.S. customers' appetites with metric-length sandwiches, > which > >> could > >> be longer than those you currently make available? > >> > >> Right now, in the U.S., you offer 15 cm and 30 cm -long sandwiches. Why > >> not 25 > >> cm and half meter (50 cm)sandwiches, and for those dining in groups, a > >> one-meter sandwich? For the latter, your ad campaign could show 100 of > >> the > >> one-meter sandwiches extending across the length of a 100 m running > >> track. > >> > >> The U.S. Metric Association is a non-profit, national organization > >> dedicated to > >> U.S. adoption of the metric system as the Nation's primary system of > >> measurement. > >> > >> Also, personally, I love your variety of sandwich breads! Thanks for > all > >> the > >> good eating, and I'd love to order a half-meter sandwich. > >> > >> Sincerely, > >> > >> Paul Trusten, R.Ph. > >> USMA Public Relations Director > >> > >> > >> > >> > > > > > >
