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What's next they will give away freedom fries for bringing a Bible and reading it with your family.
Why don't they just limit themselves to sell food? Who do they think they are to tell their customers what they should be doing or not while they eat their greasy food?
I can't believe all the people are bashing this idea. Oh wait, I can. I'm betting the people bashing it are the same ones who have their eyes glued to their phones the entire time they are supposedly eating out with their "family."
I have a feeling the people bashing it are people who disagree with Chick-Fil-A's religious views. I don't think it's a gimmick. I think they are just trying to encourage families to interact. And I doubt they need to use gimmicks to drum up business; they are always busy.
I like their food okay, but I absolutely appreciate their customer service.
What's next they will give away freedom fries for bringing a Bible and reading it with your family.
Why don't they just limit themselves to sell food? Who do they think they are to tell their customers what they should be doing or not while they eat their greasy food?
Is it that they close on Sunday for religious reasons or that they took a stand on other religious issues important to them?
Clearly their give-away had no religious reasons stated, or did you see one everyone else missed?
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Originally Posted by hertfordshire
Gimmick. Makes me want to go to Chick-fil-A and talk on my phone while having my chicken sandwich.
Why, just to be a contrary arse? Go ahead, talk away. Just don't complain when you don't get a free cone (but why would I think you would do just that?)
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Originally Posted by Stripes17
Yeah, but some people are total jackwads that can't understand the simplicity of a voluntary offer and have to ride on their high horse of self-righteousness.
It's not self-righteousness, it's only got to do with one thing. Someone's FAITH and the hatred of anyone who dares to admit to having it.
I think it's an interesting marketing plan that might just get some families to realize how little they actually speak to each other.
If that's the outcome, good on 'em!
Oh for frig sake... if you want to stick your nose in your phone, go for it. If you want free ice cream, put it away. It's not that darn difficult. And if you don't like Chick-Fil-A for whatever reason, don't go there.
Simple. I swear, people have to get offended over everything.
Ben and Jerry's just told a couple whose 19 year old son died in a hazing incident to step off over the "Hazed and Confused" flavor of ice cream.
The couple said it promoted hazing.
I'm actually rather surprised that B&J grew a set.
I have a feeling the people bashing it are people who disagree with Chick-Fil-A's religious views. I don't think it's a gimmick. I think they are just trying to encourage families to interact. And I doubt they need to use gimmicks to drum up business; they are always busy.
True. They're a top 10 restaurant in revenue and employee satisfaction, and the #1 chicken restaurant, even though they're only open 6 days a week. And they're #1 in customer satisfaction. Not like they're really starving for business.
At this point, a gimmick for them would be to open on Sunday, not offer free ice cream. It's optional, nobody is being forced to participate, and nothing is being forced on anyone. Even the whole gay marriage controversy wasn't being forced. Everyone was welcome to come and eat. "Oh wait, is that you're lesbian lover in the passenger seat? Sorry, ma'am, but I'ma need your food back. Ketchup packets too..." Don't ever recall that happening.
Personally, I firmly believe that ALL restaurants should have a well-grounded Faraday cage built into the walls, windows, roof and doors so that NO RF radiation will penetrate!
If you want to use your phone, or 2-way radio, or wi-fi or anything that relies on RF radiation, take it outside to a patio or sidewalk table.
IF they choose to provide such tables.
If a business chooses to provide an incentive to put the phones away, that is for them to say, the public should have no say in the matter, nor should the government. Their business, their choice.
If any individual finds the business owner's choices abhorrent, that individual; is free to vote with his feet, by staying out of the establishment.
The business probably has a land line available for 911, fire or police calls when/if needed.
Carrying on a 30 minute conversation at a restaurant in a loud voice that disturbs others is not acceptable.
Giving the evil eye or saying something to someone who takes a quick phone call in a restaurant that doesn't disturb others is not acceptable.
If you're person #1.. You're not being shamed. You're being called out for being a rude @(#$.
If you're person #2.. You're a nosy, busybody @*!#.
Person #1's problem isn't the phone. It's their inability to recognize their own volume. I'd be willing to be they're a loud @(#$ with or without a phone.
No one is making it their business. I dont care what they are doing at their table as long as its not interfering with my meal. Its an option, a promotion by the restaurant. No one has to participate. Its not like the phone police are going to come take your phone.
BS. Plenty of people are making it their business. CFA is making it their business. Literally. Sure, it's an option, but it's literally calling out anyone who chooses to be on their phone in their restaurant.
Oh for frig sake... if you want to stick your nose in your phone, go for it. If you want free ice cream, put it away. It's not that darn difficult. And if you don't like Chick-Fil-A for whatever reason, don't go there.
Simple. I swear, people have to get offended over everything.
So what if they do? How does it affect your life if I choose to have an opinion against phone shaming?
I have a feeling the people bashing it are people who disagree with Chick-Fil-A's religious views. I don't think it's a gimmick. I think they are just trying to encourage families to interact. And I doubt they need to use gimmicks to drum up business; they are always busy.
I like their food okay, but I absolutely appreciate their customer service.
I don't give a damn about their religious views. I love CFA's food. I would eat there more if it weren't for dietary restrictions. I just think it's a silly gimmick, and none of their business if families choose to be on their phones while eating their chicken sandwiches.
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