Some people don't like gherkins. These people should be viewed with extreme suspicion. It's highly likely they are intergalactic space lunatics who've taken on a (vaguely) human form in order to spread pickle propaganda. Gherkins represent the pinnacle of pickle perfection. The ideal gherkin is crunchy and firm, not soggy and limp like the crap you get in burgers from fast food vendors of low standards. The good news is that you don't need to spend a lot of money to get a quality gherkin. Try various varieties from your local supermarket and find the ones you like best. Usually the superior varieties have extra pickley things in the bottom of the jar that give the wee li'll cucumbers a touch more bite.

Here is a good way to enjoy gherkins:

Get two slices of fluffy white bread (you can use almost any variety of white bread to suit your taste, however, as with the bacon buttie, the bread simply must be white, this and the gherkins are the only two portions of this recipe that you may not alter lest the pickle gods strike you down in a fit of furious rage) and a slice or two of good fresh ham. If you like, you can simply lay the ham on the bread, slice medium-chunky chunks of gherkin, stick the other slice of bread on top and enjoy, however most will prefer a dressing of some description. A thin layer of margarine is fine to moisten the bread (not butter!) but you can also experiment with various mustards and mayonnaises. Caution is advised with pre-prepared "sandwich spreads" as these tend to be either bland or overpowering, especially the fishy ones. If you must use fish products with gherkins be sure it is quality fresh meat, do not for example, mix with tinned tuna or sardines, that way madness lies. Other standard sandwich components that most all such snacks benefit from is a good sprinkling of freshly ground pepper and a few slices of fresh crispy iceberg lettuce.

Ideally the gherkin snack/meal you prepare should be enjoyed selfishly and alone. Gherkins are not a social indulgence.