I guess either way works. I’m in Europe, and over here, we usually buy our fruits and vegetables from the fruits and veggies grocer, and not the supermarket. So in my case, I buy them hole, peel the outer layer with a peeler, then cut them in half longwise, then continue cutting them longwise until they are about 2-3 centimeters thick (maybe 1/4"??? not sure about imperial system).
You can also buy baby carrots (the name is a lie) from a supermarket and you’re good to go.
Side note: baby carrots are actually full size carrots that are “ugly” looking, so customers tend to avoid them. Instead of throwing them away, they cut them into what looks like baby carrots and sell them that way.
I read a while back at the other site that we’ve all flocked away from. This person’s first language was clearly not English, though I have no idea what it was.
Anyway, he direct translated what is commonly said in his language and I found it hilarious.
Drum roll please…
“I needed to empty my ass”.