I’ve been simmering over this one for some time.We went to Burger King some days ago. While ordering, it occurred to me that there were three songs playing right through each other, and all pretty LOUD. One was a lame Christmas tune, another one was a quick disco beat and the third one a Happy Birthday song in French. When I mentioned it to the lady behind the counter, I hoped she would take the hint, and turn two off. “They have two birthdays upstairs,” she replied. ‘And your point is?’ I was thinking. They did not turn any of the music off, nor did they lower the volume.
You’d have to be pretty desperate and/or persistent to be sitting there in this horrendous noise. I had a bunch of muppets with me, so I was in the desperate category. Go tell them you changed your mind and want to eat somewhere else. That would be suicide.
So I sat through the – not so happy – meal with a painful smile, and hoped they would soon tire of it.
But what really got me upset is this bill. They leave a space for a tip. At a fast food restaurant? You tip at the Burger King these days? I wonder if this is only at the Burger King in Beirut, or whether this is a Burger King policy all over the world. That really sucks. There goes another customer.
15 comments:
I don't know if you noticed, but eating BK, McDonalds etc.. isn't looked at in a bad way as much as in the US/Europe.
I think your angst is funny!(I hope you don't mind) I never expected a Dutch lady to say that something sucks! You totally rock-luv your blog!!!
tips at BK???? definitely a Beirut only thing
What's more, they now serve your food at your table at Burger King? Usually, you pick it up from the counter, right?
lebanon sucks (or is it just me?)
Sietske only in Lebanon does Burger King try to scam for a tip! In the US its just a regular fast food restaurant (and no valet parking, either :D).
I've never seen a Burger King in the US ask for a tip.
It's sort of funny, for me, that a Dutch woman would write this. I still remember my first trip to the Netherlands in 1984. I've eaten at an American fast food place outside the US exactly once, a McDonald's in Holland. I was curious to see if it tasted the same. Weirdly enough, it didn't.
I was outraged that they wanted to charge me for ketchup. Seriously, I was stunned and outraged that they wanted to charge me for ketchup.
I don't know if they do that anywhere else, but they don't do it in the US.
To all people that received a music CD as a Seasons Greetings Card from Sietske: assuming you got the same music on that CD as I did, can anyone explain to me what went wrong with my sister? Last time I saw her she looked quite normal, but now I'm starting to wonder: what happened? Rita R. and Pim J.? Sietske did you take your medicine? Seen the Light? What on ear%^ #(^$@!!!
Y.
Haha, ja, vond je 'em mooi. Prachtige muziek! Luister er de hele dag naar!!
S
You see? She's gone nuts! What a shame... Adriaan, the rest of you still all right? Y.
I love reading your blogs! I have a fiance in Lebanon, and at times when he describes what is going on, I can only imagine...(his english is limited) I love that I can come here, read your blogs and know what he is talking about. You are helping me prepare for a long awaited trip to Lebanon, which is coming 08 of March. Thank you! Keep up the good work! ~D~
Ja, heel leuk die CD ;-)
Niks mis met je zus hoor!!!
Anita
This is a good blog. Keep up all the work. I too love blogging and expressing my opinions
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I am very happy to read this article..thanks for giving us this useful information.
I know this is old, but I am led to believe that tips are NOT expected at ALL at places like Burger King. The receipts they use are probably just standard for restaurants of all types. No need to get upset with a fast food restaurant over it. Just ignore it, as they indeed expect you to do. By the way, I tip at Sonic Drive-In since they do bring your food to your car.
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