For a change of pace - I'm going to list things that annoy me about fast food. I am turning into Rainman when it comes to fast food, I admit it - but these things need to be addressed.
When did drive through restaurants make the sweeping change of having to drive around the building two and three times just to get your order? What happened to the drive thrus of yore when you simply pulled up to a microphone, ordered, drove about 10 feet to window, you paid, received your food and off you went? Now you pull in the entrance drive completely around the building to get in the drive thru lane, stop 3 times for different things and then have to completely circle the building again to exit. Forget it. One circle and I'm done.
Since we're talking about drive thrus - what's the deal with drive thrus that don't give you a cup of water? They will sell you a bottle of water for $1.79 - but won't give you water in a cup.
Along those lines - when did fast food restaurants start making you pay for extra condiments? Yeah, that extra ketchup pack is worth the .5. No way.
And McDonalds charges an eat in/take out tax. Don't even ask me what that is - because I don't know - but check your receipt next time. You are getting an extra charge for eating in or taking it to go. The employees don't know what it is either - ask them sometime.
Why does McDonalds now call the Double Cheeseburgers ...McCheesys? The double cheeseburger used to be on the $$ menu - but they've been replaced by the McCheesy. The Double Cheeseburger is it's own price now. That was an expensive lesson for my two sons that had $4 between them.
And who are these people that go to fast food and expect a gourmet made to order meal? I'm fine with the no lettuce, extra pickle - by all means get what you want or don't want on it. I'm talking about the person that asks for saltless fries. Or the yogurt parfait with nuts on the bottom. Or the freshly brewed cup of coffee.
Oh, but worse than the special order is the "what do you want" people. They can be found in the drive thru, mostly - and occasionally at the counter. These are people that have about six kids, and ask "what do you want" while at the counter or speaker. Drinks are the worst. The drive thru employee lists them. The driver lists them to to the rider. The rider asks for a drink not mentioned. The driver finally just says "water" and the next thing you know they are questioning their bill because they've been charged $10 for bottled water, $2 for condiments and by golly, the nuts are on top of their parfait.
I'm not one to brag - but I've been told on more than one occasion by a drive thru employee..."thank you for having your order ready." One of my proudest moments!
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