Penny Unwise And Pound Foolish
California, Employees, Fast Food, Math & Science, Overheard, Restaurant, San Francisco, Stupid, USA | Working
| May 29, 2012
(It’s shortly after a large chain started offering “1/3 Pound” burgers. I overhear the following conversation while I wait for my order to be ready.)
Customer: “What’s the difference between the 1/3 Pounder and the 1/4 Pounder?”
Cashier: “Well, it’s a 1/3 Pounder, so it’s smaller than the 1/4 Pounder.”
Customer: “Why would anyone want that?”
Cashier: “It’s probably for people who don’t want as much food. People watching their weight or something.”
Customer: “So, why does the 1/3 Pounder cost more than the 1/4 Pounder?”
Cashier: “I… think it’s made from higher quality meat?”
Question of the Week
Have you ever served a bad customer who got what they deserved?