Try to be a Little Kinder than Necessary
By jdbc
@jdbces (1847)
Philippines
November 16, 2020 5:16am CST
This Ube Cheese Pandesal became very popular this year and this one is from my favorite store.
Today, the delivery was two hours delayed from the promised time frame. I was taught not to be mad at someone who makes your food, one real reason is that you'll never know if they could sabotage your food if you treat them bad so I didn't complain from the seller.
Somehow my voice from the delivery guy was monotone (than my usual perky voice when receiving deliveries) because I was questioning about the delay. He said sorry, there were a lot of deliveries, and I said it's okay.
I sent a message to seller to let her know that it arrived late and she apologized, told me the rider had some trouble with his motorcycle during the delivery.
I gave the benefit of the doubt. I actually salute delivery men for the convenience they bring to people, especially here where the weather is typically hot.
I'm sure he has a good reason about the delay. If it's true that he just didn't tell me the real problem, I'm somehow relieved that I wasn't rude to him due to disappointment because I would feel bad to be the reason for making someone's day worse than it already was.
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14 responses
@ckciasigurl (2081)
• Italy
16 Nov 20
im so sorry for the delay of the food.
i would like to try the ube pandesal that's my craving when im pregnant but in the end i didn't have one.
hoping covid will finish soon so we can go home
and spend time with family
take care
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@ckciasigurl (2081)
• Italy
16 Nov 20
@jdbces no im currently living here in italy and im currently living in a province so i can't find other kabayans selling ube pandesal i cant even make one because i dont have ube powder
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@jdbces (1847)
• Philippines
17 Nov 20
@ckciasigurl I understand how you felt about your cravings during those times.
How old is your baby now?
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@Raine38 (12257)
• United States
16 Nov 20
The riders/delivery personnel work hard. While there are those who are not good at their job, most of them try their best. I am glad to hear that you did not give the driver a hard time, I know a hungry and angry customer is not a good combination. 
That ube cheese pandesal looks so good! I once made it, it was amazing but I have to admit it was very labor intensive.
That ube cheese pandesal looks so good! I once made it, it was amazing but I have to admit it was very labor intensive.2 people like this
@Raine38 (12257)
• United States
16 Nov 20
@jdbces I did. I already know how to make a regular pandesal. My cousin is the one who suggested to try ube cheese pandesal, so I went on YouTube for the recipe. It was really good. I posted it on facebook to brag that my baking game is still good, and I received messages for orders. If only I have the tie and patience, then I will probably start selling this.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
16 Nov 20
that looks really good! is 1 dozen their minimum order for delivery?
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
17 Nov 20
@jdbces i guess the 13th is a freebie for bulk orders! hahaha!
is that here in metro manila?
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@jdbces (1847)
• Philippines
17 Nov 20
@hereandthere Sorry, not exactly in MM. Maybe you're right about the 13th one. 
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@RebeccasFarm (86760)
• United States
23 Nov 20
Yay that is so so nice. Those look very tasty.
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@jdbces (1847)
• Philippines
16 Nov 20
The blue stuff is what we call Ube or Ube Halaya. I attached a photo. This is boiled and mashed. It is an ingredient for some local sweets.
I agree that delivery men are not to blame but the store is just 13 minutes away.
I was promised that arrival will be between 3:30 to 4 p.m. but it arrived 6 p.m., which is very unusual.
He told me that it's because of the high volume of the deliveries but I somehow pitied him when I knew from the seller later on that he had a problem with his motorcycle during the delivery.
@arunima25 (85328)
• Bangalore, India
16 Nov 20
Good that you were polite despite of your disappointment. That's something new for me. I guess it's a sweet dish.
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@jdbces (1847)
• Philippines
16 Nov 20
I was really trying to understand and he was also nice and apologetic.
We have our typical pandesal which isa bit salty (I attached a photo). This one I had today is flavored with cheese and the sweet Ube (one of our local sweets). The crumbs they use are crushed Grahams so it gives a good aroma when baked.
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@Butterfingers (66585)
• India
16 Nov 20
You're amazing. I would have lost my temper
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