Rule Number One At Mcdonald's

Rule Number One at McDonald’s

By Elton Camp

To use the drive-through I prefer
But hate the incidents that occur

“Would you repeat your order, please.”
So often I have heard words like these

“Order when ready,” the worker said
Nevertheless, no sound entered his head

Did his hearing aids go down
Just at the time I came around?

Or would it be uncouth to mention
He was just wasn’t paying attention?

Then sometimes, on the other hand
A worker’s accent is hard to understand

Is that actually English he’s speaking
Or an interpreter should I be seeking?

Rule #1:  “The employee who is hard-of-hearing or has the
thickest accent must work the drive-thru at all times.”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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