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Noksus
and their website is garbage made by some pre-graduate for free
TravelinSoulja
This is really an issue? I honestly couldn't give less of a fuck. Besides, 90% of the time they have a hard copy menu if you really need it.
r0twhylr
I have always hated them. https://www.computer.org/publications/tech-news/trends/qr-code-risks
MissSiesta
Makes sense. In modern Western society (Europe) this has become a great way to limit physical contact and help with corona
aFadingMemory
I get upset when it automatically downloads a PDF onto my phone
GravyEducation
Go for it, have the code. But when I ask for a physical menu and you no longer have them, then I walk
Jetda
local restaurant only does QR and online menus. I'v never gone back to them.
Yayy
I once went into a restaurant where they only had the menu on instagram , what if you dont have IG, the waiter couldnt answer
Hibbtygibitty
WTF? You’re presuming to speak for an entire generation?
wangchangbackup
They do this so they can do surge pricing without you being able to tell.
RummageSaleBubbler
Oh, read 100 page TOS for my cocktail? That's ok, I'll be next door instead.
hybridgorilla3131
yup ive left many places just as i was sat down because of shit like this
PorneliusHubertII
The 1 place i saw with a qr menu gave me a tablet to scan it with when i refused to use my phone.
Enigmastick
That I can accept. 1. it doesn't gatekeep people without smartphones, 2. it's more secure.
LivTemple
i understand QR code for like, a bar where you are ordering lots through the night, but it took longer to get the QR working than telling+
LivTemple
our waitress what we wanted to order. And we had to tell her after ordering anyway, because of an allergy issue. Order was wrong anyway.
duktayp
killbrutus
This is like the most HQ thing I've ever seen.
madjo
Replace the QR codes in the menus for ones to certain other websites...
TheNamiKage
I kinda don't trust qr codes. Like its probably only a matter of time before computer/phone viruses are spread through them.
Enigmastick
Oh they are. And newer phone cameras read QR codes automatically so people have left cash app/crypto draining QR codes in random places.
secondtalon
If by "Matter of time" you mean "2010", then yes.
NineByNine
I'll scan the fuckin' qr code, qr codes are fuckin' rad.
zaazi
QR i can live with, having to order through an app however is a different thing.
galaxyunicornsparkle
I love this! Only the menu on a QR seems useless. If I can order & pay through the app its great! No waiting for the server to help you
Rynath
It's apps all the way down.
UraniumNight
If I order with the app, and all you do is run my food to me, how much longer before I get to just go grab it at the kitchen window myself?
giveittomestraightlikeapearcidermadefrom100percentpears
In the UK, between lockdowns a local pub had QR codes to order drinks.. Such a fucking faff! They're just over there, why can't i order?
TheTechDweller
Because everyone in a building all wanting the same thing in the same place is inneficient.
TheTechDweller
Ordering from your table just makes more sense, it's just a faff the first time.
giveittomestraightlikeapearcidermadefrom100percentpears
And the second, and the third time.. It was a Fullers Pub, had to enter my card details each drink. Massive pain.
TheTechDweller
That's just a bad app then, it's the execution gone wrong there.
IHateApostrophes
Sooo much easier than trying to get a busy bartender's attention. Order on app and they bring it right to me. It's amazing.
giveittomestraightlikeapearcidermadefrom100percentpears
I get it 100% in a busy bar. There were 3 tables of people. There was still table service too. Take the order while collecting glasses.
LoookMaNoHands
Isn’t this a Covid thing? They don’t want to disinfect menus all night?
MikeStinse
They're pre covid
wangchangbackup
They want to be able to surge price things without people noticing.
illmeetyouin2129
A lot of places would prefer to not have physical menus because of the cost and effort of printing and keeping them up to date.
mygomjabbar
especially if it's a high inflation country, menus might need to change weekly.
kickrole
I think it is a little of both. I am all for not wasting paper and if their digital version has more info on it (allergies) then it's a win.
secondtalon
Then gimme a goddamn URL, not some mystery bullshit that I don't know what it is until it's already run.
mcbotulism
They can save even more money and effort by doing away with all that pesky food.
MrKomisiripala
Idk. Beats waiting around for the menu
GravyEducation
The only time you should be waiting for a menu is if you choose to sit at the bar. It's either at the table or the host gives it to you
ThoughtfulTortuga
You guys don't have menus on your tables?
ConfederacyOfDunces
Some places are doing this now. I like the idea that it reduces plastic and paper consumption. You can still ask for a menu if you prefer.
GravyEducation
I dont see the big deal in that since menus are reused. There's no waste there. If specifics change just get a blackboard and tell the staff
ConfederacyOfDunces
Menus get damaged and replaced. And even still, a restaurant that prints 10 menus instead of 100 consumed less in the first place. I get
ConfederacyOfDunces
that it's not much, but even a little bit per restaurant multiplied by the sheer number of restaurants can add up.
PalaverQuader
if the menu takes that long to get to your table. red flag no1 XD
Eldibs
I can do a ton of things with my phone, but if I have to use it to make your restaurant work, I will go anywhere else. Fuck your QR codes.
SargSteve
"I use my I phone for everything except this one thing I'm deciding to get mad about for no logical reason."
Eldibs
I don't use my phone for everything, but I do use it to remotely access my home server, and I don't want your garbage polluting my ecosystem
fastlaserjockey
Fuck Damnit Just Bring Me a Margarita and Nachos!
CaviarBurrito
Sir, this is a Wendy’s.
Doismellbacon
I like your style! ¡Salud!
tenaka30
Gen-X here, love QR codes, hate having to read a menu in subdued light, but on my phone light/zoom and all small print available. Perfect
IFoldlyGo
If it leads to a web site, you keep that site open and mark it as a favorite. Next time you go, you can look over the menu and plan ahead
HermeneuticalQuandary
Honestly a fair point. You can zoom in on the words too if your vision is impaired. Also you can search the menu quickly.
Rickyexpress
I like the ordering and menu QR stuff because I no longer have to wait for menu/ordering/payment…
ConfederacyOfDunces
And reduces plastic and paper consumption
imgjim
Or touch a restaurant menu...
Yuktio
Do they not leave the menus at the tables where you are? Anyway, I feel like if they're gonna go digital, there are better ways to do it.
riddled75365
I like it too but I really struggle with tipping. Why am I expected to tip 20% still while I do all the work?
IWasACatAllAlong
Because you are supporting your local suffering billionaire
obarey
I guess, tipping is not actually tips, but unlisted 20% fee on everything. Americans are weirds.
Rickyexpress
Im also in Europe, so don’t have to think about this either..just drop a sailors coin or not and move on.
SargSteve
"All the work" so you take your own order, cook your own food, serve yourself drinks when you go to a restaurant? Tip your fucking servers
Alientongue
Or stop letting companys abuse your wages. If all a server is doing is bringing my food/cup from kitchen to table im not tipping. /1
Alientongue
Tipping is for the extra stuff they do which is taken care of by the qr menu and ordering.
SargSteve
Something tells me you have never worked a service job.
galaxyunicornsparkle
I love ordering through QR’s. In Europe we don’t tip so it’s not a problem But I can understand its weird when in the US.
Ch3mis7
Am....am I a boomer? I'm only 36!
Lyonsbane2000
A 19 year old was complaining about his computer, so I related MY first computer to try and explain computers are pretty easy to use these
Lyonsbane2000
Days, and he really did call me a boomer. Why learn history, right? Meh. I'm only 40, so figured you'd feel better knowing you're in the
Lyonsbane2000
Zone
TheBigBadBonerBiter
Boomerism is as much a state of being as it is your actual age. That said, I'm 30 and I'm also with the boomers on this one.
NaughtButOne
Of a similar age, and I prefer to be called 'sensible'. I'm not scanning a random QR code, period.
HermeneuticalQuandary
You can always google the name of the establishment with the addition of the word menu.
DamascusFire
I almost always leave my phone in my house when I leave. I'd just be fucked if I walked into a place and they had this feature lol
TheNoirAntagonist
Right lots of bars are making it a "feature" to have an app for the menu.
8753
That way if something happens to you at least your phone will be safe and secure in your house
BallSoupHumidity
Mum, is that you?
DamascusFire
Now that one stings, though you right. I am old fashioned in a lot of senses
VodkaReindeer
Sounds like something that someone planning a murder would do.
DamascusFire
Only my own, friend
IIIdkbruh
IIIdkbruh
But seriously tho, please take your phone with you in case of emergencies
IHateApostrophes
If you can leave your house without your phone and not have a panic attack, then you are a boomer.
DamascusFire
1990 friend. I just don't leave the house for more than 10 minutes a day, if I leave at all
IHateApostrophes
1989. I went to the bathroom last week and forgot my phone. Just had to sit there and wait, alone, with my thoughts. It was horrible.
DeadeicPrints
Uh on accident? Bc that almost negates the point of a cell phone.
LdaQuirm
Only reason I have a smartphone is for the camera. If my dumb phone had a decent camera I'd use that instead.
FrostyRaptor
Scan a code but restuarant is a solid concrete block so no internet. Scan the wifi code, but it needs me to sign in. K, fine. --
vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv
This sounds like a joke but actually happened to me. Had to walk over to the chalk board by the bathroom to get the wifi password.
SerialChickenLover
“Check Out as Guest…. but first, give us your name, email, and phone number. We promise we won’t send you spam! :^)”
goodisunpopular
Actually happened to me recently, went to a place where my phone couldn't get a signal & they didn't have wifi but still used QR menus
killernerd
yeah that's a no from me, I work in IT and I REFUSE to connect to open / free / restaurant wifis anywhere. Call me paranoid but not worth it
HenryLongfellowIII
Takes an extra second to enable the VPN.
adiving
Ye I'm not going to reconfigure my VPN for that, later burger place. There's no doubt a sane neighbour.
HenryLongfellowIII
If the alternative is some grubby tablet that they very occasionally wipe down I might prefer the QR code.
HenryLongfellowIII
At least the fecal coliforms on my phone are familiar.
WorkerLurker
It’s fine. Just make sure to allow access to your banking apps too. Nothing to worry about.
FrostyRaptor
Won't recognize wifi as fast enough defaults to cell data. Is this the machine uprising?? Just want burger. Waiter notices my torment. --
FrostyRaptor
Waiter takes out fancy pad to take custom order. Printer roll jams, order is lost. HOW?? BORGAR, WHY!!! Wrote order on napkin. Peace found.
NCPBullet
For me the code had better fucking go to a website with your menu not put a fucking pdf on my phone
FrogBotherer
I love the ones that ask for your data but verify none of it. Hello yes my name is Dildo Fuckface and my email address is nope@eatmyshit .nz
Gojira69
LOL
ImmediateTable
WAIT! Are you the reason my work email is filled with offers for Mr Fuckface? Please stop, my boss is getting angry.
PalaverQuader
imagine, all that shity data... and they evaluate it. shity diagrams from shity data. and the hard drives full of shity data.
ricpaul
You should use ".com" next time. I've already ruled out 99.94% of the worlds population in trying to locate you...
FrogBotherer
What if I told you I do not live in New Zealand?
ricpaul
Then you're either more cleverer than me or are trying to hide your slip up ;)
FrogBotherer
The real story is I wanted to put a space between the domain name and the .com just in case it was a real site, but I ran out of characters.
craigskene
Hey, please be respectful. That was my grandfathers name…
kadaeux
Hmm, I think I knew him, his wife was Cavecunt Townbike right?
LdaQuirm
Your grandfather on your mothers side? Or.....
DeakVanNyke
"yes, sir, you can scan it with your phone" *pointing confused at my OG Nokia 3310*
LdaQuirm
Me: Oh it says "https://yourcafe.com/menu/" How does that help me? No I don't connect to strange wifi networks.
NotCreativeEnoughToThinkOfSomethingOriginal
Is this an American thing I am too European to understand? No issues with qr codes here
CaptSchmidtGaming
its not about EU vs USA. its about Old vs young people and their techy tech. like the meme says?
NotCreativeEnoughToThinkOfSomethingOriginal
Except that isn't what the meme says. The meme says someone young is agreeing with someone old on this issue. My question is why.
CaptSchmidtGaming
we all question why. but you've never met an old person who struggles with tech? you met an old person who doesn't? we all question why
LdaQuirm
Not american either. QR codes almost never actually contain the data you want. They are just (normally) phone readable URLs. If you aren't>>
LdaQuirm
>> connected to the internet, it's as useful as the server saying "check our webpage for the menu."
NotCreativeEnoughToThinkOfSomethingOriginal
So you're saving time typing out a website and saving menus from being laminated/printed. Win win for me
LdaQuirm
Now... _Theoretically_ they could actually encode the menu in the QR code, but I challenge anyone to find a place that does that.
nickpoulter
But it’s easier for everyone…
TsukariYoshi
1) Acts as a gatekeeper for people who can't afford a smartphone 2) QR codes can have embedded code execution - gateway for malware
NaughtButOne
Terrified that I had to scroll this far to see someone mention that QR codes are fucking dangerous. Like plugging in an unknown USB drive.
ThoughtfulTortuga
I like reading a menu. Eating is one of the few times of day I don't need to be staring at a screen.
nickpoulter
This isn’t implying you can’t have one just that someone has a snarky attitude because it’s not what someone is used to
GravyEducation
But why read an actual book when you can download ebooks! Bitch because I want a physical copy, do you want my money or not
nickpoulter
We’re talking about a quick scan using your phone camera, not purchasing a book and reading it all day? Good try
GravyEducation
Okay cool I can quick scan a menu with my eyeballs too. It's physical vs digital, and preference. Go for the code, you do you, I want a menu
Skizzlesnap
A physical copy never needs to be recharged or have a firmware update. Physical books FTW.
GravyEducation
Physical copies of everything, games too! I don't pay for wifi, all of my internet is through my phone. I want the physical. Copy. Please.