Sunday, October 27, 2013

Ordering at McDonald's in Korea

Sometimes you just need some greasy fast food in your diet. And sometimes, you are not in an English speaking country.

I've only ordered meals (sets). This is more for reference for you all who want to brave the fast food scene in Korea.

The below all takes place in Korean. If you don't speak Korean, sometimes the workers gesture like "For here?" they point down indicating eating in the restaurant:

Me: One (Insert Set Menu item) please.
Worker: Is cola okay for your drink?
Me: Yes (If it's not, just say what you want)
Worker: For here? (If not say "Take-out". I've not had good luck with saying "to-go". Maybe do that thumb-over-the-shoulder gestures as well)
Me: Yes
Worker: (Insert Price) (If you blankly stare at them, they'll probably point to the price)
Me: (Hands over the money)
Worker: Do you need a receipt? (Probably the last question they ask so just answer yes/no)
Me: Nope
Worker: Wait on the right for your food - they will call out the food when the order is all there, just listen
Me: (Nods head)

Just a quick post but I'll have more details coming up in my next series of posts, "My Korean Autumn".

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