Popular Post Celsius Posted February 10 Popular Post Share Posted February 10 in Canada. 2 zingers, 1 poutine and 1 drink....30 bucks. I went to a supermarket. Still much faster than a checkout in Thailand and the staff is quick. Bought just 1 item that cost 5.50. Gave 10 bucks in cash. The girl was stunned. Then she pulls out the calculator Thai style and does 10-5.50 and returns the correct change. It took me a while to figure this one out, but I realized no one uses cash in Canada anymore. more oddities coming up. 9 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Olmate Posted February 10 Popular Post Share Posted February 10 7 minutes ago, Celsius said: in Canada. 2 zingers, 1 poutine and 1 drink....30 bucks. I went to a supermarket. Still much faster than a checkout in Thailand and the staff is quick. Bought just 1 item that cost 5.50. Gave 10 bucks in cash. The girl was stunned. Then she pulls out the calculator Thai style and does 10-5.50 and returns the correct change. It took me a while to figure this one out, but I realized no one uses cash in Canada anymore. more oddities coming up. More likely dumb Canadian. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post drgoon Posted February 10 Popular Post Share Posted February 10 Much the same at home in NZ. Lost count of the times young people in particular are unable to do basic math calculations in their head. The digital age is well and truelly entrenched. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgrahmm Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 In the US I went into a Circle K to get some water, snacks, etc...m At checkout the counter had a basket like scanner that you placed the items in (including an $11 bag of ice).....It gave an amount and I went give the money to the "cashier"....They said no and pointed down under the counter to a bill machine that took the $$$ and dispensed the correct change....There were swipe/slots at the counter top for card payments..... They also were not allowed to touch or bag the vended products.... Basically, 2-3 people manning a checkout counter that were not allowed, by policy, to do much of anything..... It was my first purchase after arrival on the trip....After that, cards were the primary method of payment while I learned to check myself out almost everywhere we went..... I think, only 2 ATM withdrawals during our 4 months there.... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KannikaP Posted February 10 Popular Post Share Posted February 10 2 hours ago, Celsius said: in Canada. 2 zingers, 1 poutine and 1 drink....30 bucks. I went to a supermarket. Still much faster than a checkout in Thailand and the staff is quick. Bought just 1 item that cost 5.50. Gave 10 bucks in cash. The girl was stunned. Then she pulls out the calculator Thai style and does 10-5.50 and returns the correct change. It took me a while to figure this one out, but I realized no one uses cash in Canada anymore. more oddities coming up. Yep, just bought 3 beers @ Bht 60. On calculator she put 3 x 60. Then put in 200 - 180. =20 believe it or not ! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steven100 Posted February 10 Popular Post Share Posted February 10 The first thing 7-11 teacher's their cashiers in training is how to change the batteries in a calculator 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bbi1 Posted February 10 Popular Post Share Posted February 10 2 hours ago, Celsius said: in Canada. 2 zingers, 1 poutine and 1 drink....30 bucks. I went to a supermarket. Still much faster than a checkout in Thailand and the staff is quick. Bought just 1 item that cost 5.50. Gave 10 bucks in cash. The girl was stunned. Then she pulls out the calculator Thai style and does 10-5.50 and returns the correct change. It took me a while to figure this one out, but I realized no one uses cash in Canada anymore. more oddities coming up. A Zinger burger costs 69 baht in Thailand. Wow, Canada is a ripoff if all those 4 items comes to $30. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 9 minutes ago, bbi1 said: 2 zingers, 1 poutine Sorry, but I have absolutely no idea what you are buying. Last went into a KFC over 30 years ago (back in the UK) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 2 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said: Sorry, but I have absolutely no idea what you are buying. Last went into a KFC over 30 years ago (back in the UK) So you cannot compare then and now. Go in and try a Zinger. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 3 minutes ago, KannikaP said: So you cannot compare then and now. Go in and try a Zinger. I am not sure that I can bring myself to do that. My idea of fast food is that I ring the local restaurant. I order pad krapow moo with a fried egg and rice. (60 baht) By the time I get to the restaurant it is cooked and waiting for me. About 7 minutes depending on traffic. Head home and enjoy it with a beer. (99 baht IPA) Nearest KFC is about 30 minutes away and with tricky parking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 2 hours ago, drgoon said: Much the same at home in NZ. Lost count of the times young people in particular are unable to do basic math calculations in their head. The digital age is well and truelly entrenched. That plus find their way around a corner without sat nav telling them to ' turn left 50 yards ahead ' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 5 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said: I am not sure that I can bring myself to do that. My idea of fast food is that I ring the local restaurant. I order pad krapow moo with a fried egg and rice. (60 baht) By the time I get to the restaurant it is cooked and waiting for me. About 7 minutes depending on traffic. Head home and enjoy it with a beer. (99 baht IPA) Nearest KFC is about 30 minutes away and with tricky parking. OK sounds good. My nearest KFC is over 35 km away, so I have an occasional Zinger. They are alright for a snack. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NextG Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 33 minutes ago, bbi1 said: A Zinger burger costs 69 baht in Thailand. Wow, Canada is a ripoff if all those 4 items comes to $30. 79 baht. https://www.kfc.co.th/menu/a-la-carte/burger/burger-zinger-burger 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 34 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said: Sorry, but I have absolutely no idea what you are buying. Last went into a KFC over 30 years ago (back in the UK) and your burger is ready to collect .. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttradit Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 (edited) 3 hours ago, Celsius said: in Canada. 2 zingers, 1 poutine and 1 drink....30 bucks. I went to a supermarket. Still much faster than a checkout in Thailand and the staff is quick. Bought just 1 item that cost 5.50. Gave 10 bucks in cash. The girl was stunned. Then she pulls out the calculator Thai style and does 10-5.50 and returns the correct change. It took me a while to figure this one out, but I realized no one uses cash in Canada anymore. more oddities coming up. You be going back to Thailand soon Edited February 10 by uttradit 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 52 minutes ago, NextG said: 79 baht. https://www.kfc.co.th/menu/a-la-carte/burger/burger-zinger-burger A Zinger burger is not 79 baht I don't think NextG, 69 baht from memory .... but definitely wasn't 79 baht. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 1 hour ago, bbi1 said: A Zinger burger costs 69 baht in Thailand. Wow, Canada is a ripoff if all those 4 items comes to $30. I see many are questioning McDonald's prices now also ' Fast food in the US is getting too expensive !! A burger, fries & a coke is about US$15 ? that's 500 baht !!! outrageous !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furioso Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 1. A Wendy's Baconator is now about 8 bucks in the U.S. 2. A Wendy's Baconator combo meal is now about 12 bucks in the U.S. Honestly I thought the prices would be higher than this. Still, if I was back in the U.S. I'd very rarely eat at a restaurant or fast food joint. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NextG Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 56 minutes ago, steven100 said: A Zinger burger is not 79 baht I don't think NextG, 69 baht from memory .... but definitely wasn't 79 baht. Did you click through the link? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sophon Posted February 10 Popular Post Share Posted February 10 4 minutes ago, NextG said: Did you click through the link? He is correct, a Zinger burger costs 69 Baht. 79 Baht is the delivery price. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 5 minutes ago, NextG said: Did you click through the link? sorry Next.. I know I shoulda ... did it show 79 baht.. my apology ... they must have just recently gone up in price I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 36 minutes ago, Furioso said: 1. A Wendy's Baconator is now about 8 bucks in the U.S. 2. A Wendy's Baconator combo meal is now about 12 bucks in the U.S. Honestly I thought the prices would be higher than this. Still, if I was back in the U.S. I'd very rarely eat at a restaurant or fast food joint. a Zinger burger here is $2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maybole Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 My late father was a teacher of mathematics. He would start each class with a few minutes of mental arithmetic. He must be birling in his grave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 4 hours ago, steven100 said: The first thing 7-11 teacher's their cashiers in training is how to change the batteries in a calculator Strange thing to teach them when the tills calculate the correct change automatically for them. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericthai Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 6 hours ago, pgrahmm said: In the US I went into a Circle K to get some water, snacks, etc...m At checkout the counter had a basket like scanner that you placed the items in (including an $11 bag of ice).....It gave an amount and I went give the money to the "cashier"....They said no and pointed down under the counter to a bill machine that took the $$$ and dispensed the correct change....There were swipe/slots at the counter top for card payments..... They also were not allowed to touch or bag the vended products.... Basically, 2-3 people manning a checkout counter that were not allowed, by policy, to do much of anything..... It was my first purchase after arrival on the trip....After that, cards were the primary method of payment while I learned to check myself out almost everywhere we went..... I think, only 2 ATM withdrawals during our 4 months there.... yes, sefl checkouts became a big thing during covid in the USA, now threre is allot of push back. I hate them. $11 for a bag of ice??? think there was a mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttradit Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 1 hour ago, Maybole said: My late father was a teacher of mathematics. He would start each class with a few minutes of mental arithmetic. He must be birling in his grave. What is birling? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 30 minutes ago, uttradit said: What is birling? Log rolling. I googled it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgrahmm Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 32 minutes ago, ericthai said: yes, sefl checkouts became a big thing during covid in the USA, now threre is allot of push back. I hate them. $11 for a bag of ice??? think there was a mistake. Nope - Napa, Ca....The price was proudly posted right at the outside freezer door - the small bag was $5.95.... We spent the first night in the RV storage lot with no hookups available & had to keep the foodstuffs that we bought overnight .... I agree the price was way too high..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttradit Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 16 minutes ago, chickenslegs said: Log rolling. I googled it. Dead guys roll logs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 2 minutes ago, uttradit said: Dead guys roll logs? No, but they also do not "turn in their graves", which is a common English expression meaning they would be shocked or distressed to hear the news if they were still alive. But you knew that anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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