I don't need the fries

[Swissmiss]

Stopped by the American Pavilion last week for a bite to eat and asked for cheeseburger with no fries or apples - just the sandwich. Cast member informed me that I have to take the fries/apples. I told her I didn't want them but she said they don't sell the sandwich without fries. I can order it but they will charge for the fries even if I don't get them. Is this a change in policy? I have been buying lunch without fries for years. Any thoughts on this?

Or it could have just been that the CM in question didn’t know how to key in just a burger. I live in a country where we have lots of coins; was paying cash for something and gave a large bill plus coins, so that I’d get back only bills. The cashier said I wasn’t allowed to do so. I told her yes I was. Luckily a manager came over and showed her how to key in the amount I gave. She was shocked - she had no idea this was possible!

 

[UncleMike101]

Or it could have just been that the CM in question didn’t know how to key in just a burger. I live in a country where we have lots of coins; was paying cash for something and gave a large bill plus coins, so that I’d get back only bills. The cashier said I wasn’t allowed to do so. I told her yes I was. Luckily a manager came over and showed her how to key in the amount I gave. She was shocked - she had no idea this was possible!

I'm afraid that this type of thing happens fairly often in the U.S.
My last incident was at a grocery store.
My bill was $8.50.
Since I already had a pocket jammed with change I gave the young lady a $10.00 bill and two quarters.
She looked at me as if I'd just told her I was from Mars.
She called another cashier over to tell her how to ring up the transaction.
The second cashier pulled out a calculator and after punching in the numbers told the young lady to give me two one dollar bills and they'd reconcile her drawer at the end of her shift.
I left the store shaking my head.

 

[Tuvalu]

I'm afraid that this type of thing happens fairly often in the U.S.
My last incident was at a grocery store.
My bill was $8.50.
Since I already had a pocket jammed with change I gave the young lady a $10.00 bill and two quarters.
She looked at me as if I'd just told her I was from Mars.
She called another cashier over to tell her how to ring up the transaction.
The second cashier pulled out a calculator and after punching in the numbers told the young lady to give me two one dollar bills and they'd reconcile her drawer at the end of her shift.
I left the store shaking my head.

I call this “fun with cash.”

Sadly the blank looks and unsuccessful attempts to do mental math are more often the norm than not these days.

 

[yedliW]

I'm afraid that this type of thing happens fairly often in the U.S.
My last incident was at a grocery store.
My bill was $8.50.
Since I already had a pocket jammed with change I gave the young lady a $10.00 bill and two quarters.
She looked at me as if I'd just told her I was from Mars.
She called another cashier over to tell her how to ring up the transaction.
The second cashier pulled out a calculator and after punching in the numbers told the young lady to give me two one dollar bills and they'd reconcile her drawer at the end of her shift.
I left the store shaking my head.

Then there are all the stories of people paying with $2 bills..

 

[nicb88]

I call this “fun with cash.”

Sadly the blank looks and unsuccessful attempts to do mental math are more often the norm than not these days.

I feel lucky now that many places here in the UK will ask ‘do you have the 50 pence?’ or whatever amount the change is for. It makes it so much easier!

 

[docdebbi]

I call this “fun with cash.”

Sadly the blank looks and unsuccessful attempts to do mental math are more often the norm than not these days.

Reminds me of a trip I made to McDonald's a couple years ago.
I ordered one Egg McMuffin. Just that. The lady said "well, right now they are 2 for $2.00"

No, I said, I only need one.
That will be $2.39.
Wait......you're charging me 39 cents to NOT TAKE the extra sandwich.
Yes,, there's a special at 2 for $2.00. But one would be $2.39.

Ok, I said, how about I TELL you I want 2 sandwiches, you only charge me the $2.00 and you only hand me one of the sandwiches?

OMG, she was dumbfounded. She had no idea why I was saying this. She had no idea what to do?
She called help over....I finally gave up and gave her the 39 cents.

 

[disneyfireman]

I'm afraid that this type of thing happens fairly often in the U.S.
My last incident was at a grocery store.
My bill was $8.50.
Since I already had a pocket jammed with change I gave the young lady a $10.00 bill and two quarters.
She looked at me as if I'd just told her I was from Mars.
She called another cashier over to tell her how to ring up the transaction.
The second cashier pulled out a calculator and after punching in the numbers told the young lady to give me two one dollar bills and they'd reconcile her drawer at the end of her shift.
I left the store shaking my head.

lol common core math at its best.

 

[correcaminos]

lol common core math at its best.

Actually common core taught this type of math. It also was likely post cashiers.

 

[westie]

Reminds me of a trip I made to McDonald's a couple years ago.
I ordered one Egg McMuffin. Just that. The lady said "well, right now they are 2 for $2.00"

No, I said, I only need one.
That will be $2.39.
Wait......you're charging me 39 cents to NOT TAKE the extra sandwich.
Yes,, there's a special at 2 for $2.00. But one would be $2.39.

Ok, I said, how about I TELL you I want 2 sandwiches, you only charge me the $2.00 and you only hand me one of the sandwiches?

OMG, she was dumbfounded. She had no idea why I was saying this. She had no idea what to do?
She called help over....I finally gave up and gave her the 39 cents.

At Weinerschnitzel if you order 3 chili dogs its 6-something yet if you order 5 its 5 bucks. I go for the deal and make a couple co-workers happy. Just pay it forward. Minimum wagers aren't paid to think.

 

[mmnw]

Reminds me of a trip I made to McDonald's a couple years ago.
I ordered one Egg McMuffin. Just that. The lady said "well, right now they are 2 for $2.00"

No, I said, I only need one.
That will be $2.39.
Wait......you're charging me 39 cents to NOT TAKE the extra sandwich.
Yes,, there's a special at 2 for $2.00. But one would be $2.39.

Ok, I said, how about I TELL you I want 2 sandwiches, you only charge me the $2.00 and you only hand me one of the sandwiches?

OMG, she was dumbfounded. She had no idea why I was saying this. She had no idea what to do?
She called help over....I finally gave up and gave her the 39 cents.

With all due respect, I think I’d pay the $2.00. Take the 2 sandwiches. Turned right around and offer the sandwich to the person behind me while the employee could see.

 

[docdebbi]

With all due respect, I think I’d pay the $2.00. Take the 2 sandwiches. Turned right around and offer the sandwich to the person behind me while the employee could see.

good idea if i wasn't in the drivethrough...…..

 

[ToTBellHop]

good idea if i wasn't in the drivethrough...…..

Then throw it at a tailgater on the highway.

 

[mmnw]

good idea if i wasn't in the drivethrough...…..

...that does make it a little trickier....

 

[larryz]

Reminds me of a trip I made to McDonald's a couple years ago.
I ordered one Egg McMuffin. Just that. The lady said "well, right now they are 2 for $2.00"

No, I said, I only need one.
That will be $2.39.
Wait......you're charging me 39 cents to NOT TAKE the extra sandwich.
Yes,, there's a special at 2 for $2.00. But one would be $2.39.

Ok, I said, how about I TELL you I want 2 sandwiches, you only charge me the $2.00 and you only hand me one of the sandwiches?

OMG, she was dumbfounded. She had no idea why I was saying this. She had no idea what to do?
She called help over....I finally gave up and gave her the 39 cents.

Why make life more difficult? Buy the two, and give one to the first homeless person you see. If you don't see one, then (a) it's a snack for later, or (b) feed the birds, tuppence a bag.

 

[KLinder7]

And the fries at WDW are pretty bad, too.
Didn't know it was an option to omit them from an order.
Thanks

The waffle fries by the pool bar at Yacht are pretty good though!