Random memory

[pne]

The last time we ate at McDonalds, I finished off with a plain hamburger -- just a patty and a bun.

Surprisingly to me, they knew exactly what I meant. (I guess I don't know what kind of customisations they're prepared to handle)

I had never had one before, but it was really good. Mmmmmmm.

Comments

[elgrande.livejournal.com]

"Hamburger" is what it's called. You ordered it like a profi. ;)

[pne.livejournal.com]

"Hamburger" is what it's called.

If I order "einen Hamburger, bitte", I get ketchup and gherkins, though.

I wasn't sure what wording to use to ask for just the meat and bread, with no other toppings or condiments, but they understood me on the first attempt. (I think I started with "einen Hamburger ohne alles, bitte", then tried to explain, and the lady behind the counter cut me off and asked, "einen 'Hamburger plain', ja? schon klar" or similar.)

[elgrande.livejournal.com]

Ah ok, I thought you meant a hamburger in contrast to other burgers they have.

[bluewingedcat.livejournal.com]

"Plain" is something they have a button for on the computer at pretty much all fast food restaurants these days, regardless of what nation they're in.

[bluewingedcat.livejournal.com]

And yes, just "[item] plain" is the way to get it with just meat and bun, or meat bun and cheese if it's supposed to come with cheese.

[allegrox.livejournal.com]

Though "plain" sometimes implies that it will lack cheese. For example, my mom once ordered a cheeseburger plain and got a hamburger without cheese.

[bluewingedcat.livejournal.com]

Should have taken it back. Cheese is supposed to be an item they leave on if you order it plain.

~ex-fast food worker.