I know it doesn't take a lot of brain-power to work in a fast food environment. I did it for a few years in high school and while it wasn't exactly scintillating, it was, in fact, a job that put money in the bank. It isn't something, unless you're a manager, you need to really put a lot of thought into. There are diagrams in the back on how to do everything (including washing your hands . . . I'm shocked there isn't one in the bathroom on how to properly wipe your own rear-end) and these diagrams use small words... and are in both Spanish and English, last I checked.
I'm fairly positive there's no translation error when I tell the speakerbox "No lettuce, please," although I could be wrong... in which case, I'll start saying it in Spanish (Por favor, no lechuga... yes, I learned this on purpose). The thing that generally irritates me to the point of turning around and making them make it again - and yes, I've done this before - is the fact that apparently, when I say "No lettuce, please," people hear "OMG I WANT TOO MUCH OF EVERY CONDIMENT YOU HAVE BACK THERE EXCEPT LETTUCE!!!!!!!!".... which is absolutely not the case.
No lettuce is not in any way, shape or form, equal to "give me the works, drown my burger in mustard, mayo, secret sauce, onions, pickles, cheese, tomato, chincillas and whatever else you've got back there! I mean it! If you don't put your shoe on my burger, I'll pull the trigger on this block of C-4 I've got strapped to my chest!"
That is all.
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ReplyDeleteThe thing about wiping is that it's not taught very well. Back to front? Front to back? Wad? Fold? Wet wipe? Dry? I'm afraid to say that the consensus a minimalist "till the colour is gone" mentality. As if a turd in your hand can be negated with a napkin. NO! Water must be involved!
I'm trying to say that, yes, America needs a "The more you know," or "Knowing's half the battle (G.I. Jooooe)" about wiping.