tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9636465.post3961955071675922252..comments2023-09-29T08:40:01.452-07:00Comments on NotBillable: But what did the anarchists prefer?Irene Donehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06487513411911942757noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9636465.post-87809227098827889062007-02-06T17:38:00.000-08:002007-02-06T17:38:00.000-08:00Excellent point about the "hard-assed plastic boot...Excellent point about the "hard-assed plastic booth." I always go to Starbucks to work/meet but I think the only people who linger in a McDonalds are people with kids. <br /><br />While I AM addicted to caffeine, that's not why I love -- lurve -- Starbucks. I don't go there everyday but it's always a pleasant experience whether I drive through or walk in and stay. <br /><br />You know, last time I was in a Panera's THEY were touting their new free wi-fi. Maybe they were throwing in some of that Caribou junk to fool people.Irene Donehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06487513411911942757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9636465.post-29663326369055448292007-02-05T10:06:00.000-08:002007-02-05T10:06:00.000-08:00The funny (ironic, not ha-ha) thing about this: Mc...The funny (ironic, not ha-ha) thing about this: McDonald's is starting to offer Wi-Fi. Somehow I just don't see myself nursing a double cheese and fries through the afternoon while I surf the web in some hard-assed plastic booth. <br /><br />For the record, I love Starbucks, shamelessly and unabashedly. In part because of the experience, but also because they serve coffee that's made to taste like--wait for it--coffee. Go figure.<br /><br />So, no judgments from this quarter.Mr. Middlebrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06022458380864603774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9636465.post-6335400940104654062007-02-04T08:40:00.000-08:002007-02-04T08:40:00.000-08:00You inspire some additional thinking.
First, are ...You inspire some additional thinking.<br /><br />First, are you really in love with Starbucks, or are you physically addicted to its offerings, like a heroin addict needing a fix?<br /><br />In some ways, Starbucks has hooked you with original McDonald’s tactics. Starbucks offers a consistent experience, from product to atmosphere. McDonald’s used to do that, and its problems in the 80s and 90s were rooted in the corporation’s inability to deliver on its core strengths. In other words, people suddenly found themselves entering filthy and unfriendly restaurants.<br /><br />Starbucks employees probably treat customers nicely because Starbucks treats its employees nicely. They get paid well (for essentially fast-food-style work) and even get benefits, I think. McDonald’s, on the other hand, treats the help like slaves and trains them like robots (e.g., smile and say, “Would you like a McFlurry with that Extra Value Meal?”). It all translates to bad service and bad experiences. It’s still hard to believe McDonald’s sales continue to rise. It’s probably a result of the economy, where people actively seek cheap food. Plus, McDonald’s food is as physically addictive as crack. Or Starbucks’ coffee.HighJivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11372784671087002387noreply@blogger.com