According to carb-lovers at Ess-a-Bagel

“Order the ‘everything’ bagel and say, ‘I’m up for everything with anybody here.’ ”

— Rebecca

“Put a piece of your bagel in the hole of their bagel and say, ‘I’m your missing piece.’ ”

— Mark

“Slide a bagel across the table and say, ‘Like the way I roll?’ ” — Benji

“Ask, ‘Are you sure you don’t want to get the light cream cheese?’ ” — Al

“Order an onion bagel with extra scallion cream cheese.” — Jackie