Many moons ago I worked on a fruit and veg stall in Leadenhall Market, real costermonger stuff, some of the slang used for the fruit and veg was an eye opener, cucumbers were the least rude!
Aubergines spring to mind .
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Does he ask them to de-bone sardines too?
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Knowing him, he probably does… and herrings! 
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Tight fisted or what?
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I must admit I had never thought about this but now I have it’s ruined the deli counter forever! 
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Hopefully he doesn’t realise that there is no such thing as “fresh” Cod in a supermarket. All the fish is pre frozen.
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I misread the title and nearly entered a post of praise to the staff about how prompt and reliable they were.
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Cucumber juice, vodka, ice & a slice 
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Our local Portuguese deli has one for cooked meats and one for cheeses. They always discard the first slice of everything. 
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