Person with anxiety asks for help ordering Subway and the internet responded in the best way it could

Ordering food at a local joint must be a no-brainer for you, but not for someone who genuinely has anxiety issues. For them, it's as difficult as solving a Rubik’s Cube blindfolded, and they shouldn't be blamed. When an anonymous individual (u/acblaze) was craving for a great meal at Subway, they turned to Reddit to ask for help in ordering food, and the internet responded in the best way it could. 

The person asked, "I have very bad anxiety and would like to try Subway. Could someone give me a step-by-step on how to order a sandwich from there?" And that's it! It was enough for netizens to come forward and patiently explain to them everything they should know before ordering at Subway. For instance, u/beyardo commented, "They’ll ask you what you want. You’ll pick X meat on Y bread, either 6 or 12 inches. They’ll ask you what kind of cheese you want and then whether you want it toasted. Then you’ll get to veggies and other toppings, and they’ll just put on whatever you tell them to. Dressing/sauce too. Once you’re done with the sandwich, they’ll ask you if you want it here or to go, and whether you want to make it a meal with chips and a drink. They’ll ring up your charges, take your payment, and away you go. If there’s any concern about what you want, you can always Google their menu in advance so you know exactly what you’re getting once you get in there. Good luck!"

Similarly, u/eIlartccc suggested, "Just make sure you’re last in line so you can take your time. The cashier will tell you exactly what to do if you say that you’ve never ordered there before. So in the example, they’ll ask, 'What bread? What sauce? What to have on it?' etc., step by step, and you just choose from all the things in front of you." u/lawt2 wrote, "Can I throw a therapy angle in also, to ease the anxiety? Google the store you will go to and look at the pictures. It will be more calming for you if you know what to expect of your surroundings, and will help make you feel more comfortable. Then visualize yourself successfully asking for what you would like. Get comfortable with that feeling too. Lastly, don't be hard on yourself if it doesn't go exactly as you planned. In the end, you are just an anonymous customer. No lasting effects. And you will feel smoother the more you go there. Good luck!"

Meanwhile, the author followed the suggestions and did, in fact, end up enjoying a delicious meal at Subway. Expressing gratitude, they informed the audience, "I managed to go in just now, the sandwich was very nice, I rather suspect I'll be back to try more! Thank you all so much for all your support. It means the world to me." This individual's fear of ordering food at Subway stemmed from anxiety issues, but it isn't something unusual and is a common experience shared by many others as well. In fact, a survey of 2000 adults commissioned by Avocado Green Mattress found that three in ten Americans feel overwhelmed looking at the menu in a restaurant or a café. Interestingly, the 'Menu Anxiety' is experienced more by the Gen Z and Millennials (over 40%) in comparison to the Gen X or baby boomers (15%). 

More on Scoop Upworthy

30-year-old hilariously explains how people with social anxiety order food and it's on point

Autistic woman has a wholesome reaction to ordering room service for the first time

Gen Z woman shares small lifestyle change that helped her manage anxiety and acne