
My last days in Brooklyn, I didn’t feel like cooking, so I went to McDonald’s. On this visit to Mickey D’s my belongings were packed and on a moving van and I would be leaving the next day, lock, stock, doggie and cats.
I wouldn’t have thought anything about it except that I’ve spent a lot of time in Florida over the last two years, especially the last six months. The customer service level in the Sunshine State is so superior to that in NYC it boggles the mind.
I went to the counter to place my order and was grouchily directed to the kiosk. I placed my order and waited patiently while workers with scowls on their faces trudged back and forth getting food for patrons. In Florida, as soon as a customer walks in the door they’re greeted with, “Welcome to McDonald’s.” It’s not that way only in this fast food chain, but in every single establishment people go into.
I immediately thought of the recent increase to a $15.00 minimum wage in New York State. This kiosk must’ve eliminated one-to-two employees on this shift. But then why pay $15.00 an hour for surly employees?
Maybe the attitude is due to believing that NYC is the center of the universe. Florida has a more relaxed attitude.
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New Yorkers have a gruff attitude many times because they’re rushing. Many a tourist has marveled at the gruff Big Apple counter clerk who was fast as lightning with an intriguing cocky attitude.When a surly attitude goes with slow service, time to put in a kiosk and eliminate a few workers, especially at $15 an hour. If they want to earn $15 an hour, they have to be worth $15 an hour.
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The whole South is that way! Welcome home. 🙂
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Pat, It’s great to be here. I’m unpacking boxes and crates.
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