Fractions

[jducoeur]

Yes, I understand that you weren't very good at fractions in school. Really, I sympathize. But if you're going to work in the butcher's department, I *do* expect you to learn what "2/3 of a pound" means. And no, 1.25 pounds isn't close...

Comments

[oakleaf-mirror.livejournal.com]

And I grumble when they give me a blank look when I ask for 300 grams. Usually, they brighten up when I translate that to about 2/3 of a pound. And yeah, I'd expect them to know at least one of those.

[baavgai.livejournal.com]

They have little digital readouts, no? You have to adjust to your evironment. Just ask for 0.666 and smile.

Seriously, fractions and analog clocks are SO last century. I never assume the grunt of the moment will know either.

[rosinavs.livejournal.com]

*snicker* The thing is, they'll go home and complain to friends/family that someone expected them to know that, and the friends/family will say "math is hard, it's okay." I wish we would change our cultural attitude to that of the Asians, which is that you can get it if you work hard enough.

[nazrynn.livejournal.com]

Not that you can see it, but we're talking about you in my LJ. ;)