Consolidated "McDonald's" thread
Jul 12, 2013 | 5:10 am
#496
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With Subway I get the sandwich exactly the way I want, with exactly the right toppings and condiments I want, in exactly the right proportions if I am proactive enough with the person putting the veggies on. The system works great here in China as well where I can just point to the veggies and topping I want - it makes me happy being 100% sure what it is I am actually eating when the person making my food doesn't speak the same language or hold the same culture as I do.
I'm with you. I like being able to specify.
But I never go to McDonald's. Or KFC. Or anywhere like it. Luckily, in Australia we have a lot of independent places that have decent food.
I'm with you. I like being able to specify.
But I never go to McDonald's. Or KFC. Or anywhere like it. Luckily, in Australia we have a lot of independent places that have decent food.
Aug 10, 2013 | 2:00 pm
#497
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Why does american McDonalds suck
The american version sucks ... (as well as american kfc) and why is that? When you go to Israel for instance you get real chicken nuggets or chicken wings (less processed if any).
Aug 10, 2013 | 2:51 pm
#501
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I imagine it might have to do with the different perceptions between Americans and non-Americans towards American fast food. Americans just see KFC/McDonald's as a low class food when on the go, however in some place like China it's viewed as something for the upper-middle-class and treated as more of a luxury, so there's an incentive to provide a better dining experience.
Aug 10, 2013 | 2:59 pm
#503
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I imagine it might have to do with the different perceptions between Americans and non-Americans towards American fast food. Americans just see KFC/McDonald's as a low class food when on the go, however in some place like China it's viewed as something for the upper-middle-class and treated as more of a luxury, so there's an incentive to provide a better dining experience.
sorry but this may upset some people but to me mcdonalds and kfc and the likes is a NO NO for me regardless of what country I may find myself in
Aug 10, 2013 | 3:20 pm
#504
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*I know Europe is not a single country. I stake my claim on visits to McD's restrooms in 4, maybe 5 - can't remember for certain, countries. Most public restrooms in Belgium seem to be particularly filthy, the McD one was the only clean one we found.
Aug 10, 2013 | 3:27 pm
#505
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Hey, in Europe McD's consistently has the cleanest, nicest public restrooms. I buy a soda and we get to use the facilities.
*I know Europe is not a single country. I stake my claim on visits to McD's restrooms in 4, maybe 5 - can't remember for certain, countries. Most public restrooms in Belgium seem to be particularly filthy, the McD one was the only clean one we found.
*I know Europe is not a single country. I stake my claim on visits to McD's restrooms in 4, maybe 5 - can't remember for certain, countries. Most public restrooms in Belgium seem to be particularly filthy, the McD one was the only clean one we found.
I know many people use their facilities without spending [ I was going to say a PENNY ] any money at the till
so the facilities are clean but you haven't commented on the food
Aug 10, 2013 | 3:37 pm
#506
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I imagine it might have to do with the different perceptions between Americans and non-Americans towards American fast food. Americans just see KFC/McDonald's as a low class food when on the go, however in some place like China it's viewed as something for the upper-middle-class and treated as more of a luxury, so there's an incentive to provide a better dining experience.
................. er, what?
Aug 10, 2013 | 3:53 pm
#507
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LordByran
I imagine it might have to do with the different perceptions between Americans and non-Americans towards American fast food. Americans just see KFC/McDonald's as a low class food when on the go, however in some place like China it's viewed as something for the upper-middle-class and treated as more of a luxury, so there's an incentive to provide a better dining experience.
................. er, what?
Originally Posted by LordByran
I imagine it might have to do with the different perceptions between Americans and non-Americans towards American fast food. Americans just see KFC/McDonald's as a low class food when on the go, however in some place like China it's viewed as something for the upper-middle-class and treated as more of a luxury, so there's an incentive to provide a better dining experience.
................. er, what?
Aug 10, 2013 | 4:09 pm
#508
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Aug 10, 2013 | 4:17 pm
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They must have been hiding the tables with linen out of sight from me! The rat.......s!
Aug 10, 2013 | 5:15 pm
#510
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Why does american McDonalds suck
Awesome quality of KFC in Vietnam and pretty good in Thailand and Singapore. Even KFC in Europe is better than US. Mcd pretty good almost anywhere in asia