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I don't see the problem. There is nothing to be proud about being fat.
If it did happen it was MickeyD's minimum wage staff that was rude. Not MacDonald's policy. Maybe the woman should be fired but don't hold it against corporate.
I have a feeling people who struggle with their weight have no problem giving themselves body and self esteem issues without outside assistance. Noone deserves to be treated with cruelty. Especially by people employed by one of the largest purveyors of obesity. It seems counter intuitive to alienate their customer base. Although this very well may be a publicity ploy.
I assume it's a ploy by the girl for $$$.
That being said, I don't have any sympathy to people who are overweight but don't do anything about it. And I'm tired of hearing "It could be genetic!!!"
For a high majority of people, it's not genetic, it's their own laziness, lack of motivation, and willingness to commit to a healthier lifestyle.
My parents included. Growing up, it seemed like my parents were always on and off of diets, and they still are. Eat healthy for awhile, then go back. Go on short bike rides and walks, then went on vacation and "lost motivation" when they got back. It's not hard. Set aside 30 minutes a day to work out. Bike. Jog. Walk. Whatever. But don't expect sympathy when you're overweight and aren't doing anything about it.
If it did happen it was MickeyD's minimum wage staff that was rude. Not MacDonald's policy. Maybe the woman should be fired but don't hold it against corporate.
What does wage have to do with it?
No employee has any business doing that to a paying customer.
No human being has any business doing that to another regardless of sympathy level for that matter. I have a feeling this is a publicity ploy.
Because it's not "politically correct" right?
Ridiculing smokers became socially acceptable a decade or two ago, so why can't the same happen to fatties?
And don't say because being fat doesn't affect others. Try telling that to obese guy on the plane on the way to Hong Kong who's fat rolls were rubbing in to me. Or when they take up 3 seats on public transit.
Ridiculing smokers became socially acceptable a decade or two ago, so why can't the same happen to fatties?
And don't say because being fat doesn't affect others. Try telling that to obese guy on the plane on the way to Hong Kong who's fat rolls were rubbing in to me. Or when they take up 3 seats on public transit.
No because it's cruel. It does not mean that you make excuses for someone and their bad habits. Its has nothing to do with political correctness, just basic human decency. Everyone has responsibility for their situation, showing them some kindness might help them make better decisions.
When I see an overweight person at the gym I think "go you!". I've been at the gym and have overheard other people making jokes about an overweight person and it makes me so angry. Why on earth would you make fun of someone for trying. These people have enough self esteem issues that publicly shaming them isn't going to do anything to motivate them to better choices, it's just mean.
The situation in question seems different. I smell a civil lawsuit against mcdonalds for "emotional damage". They will get what's coming to them.
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