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Wales Online
17 minutes ago
- Wales Online
McDonald's worker says you can enhance meal with simple request at the till
McDonald's worker says you can enhance meal with simple request at the till A former McDonald's employee has shared the one thing he believes customers should ask for when ordering chicken nuggets or chicken selects For those partial to chicken nuggets or chicken selects, an ex McDonald's worker suggests one straight forward request that could make them even more delicious. (Image: The Mirror) A former McDonald's employee has revealed a simple trick that he claims can enhance the taste of your meal. Jamie Calder who worked at the fast food chain for just over a year, has shared some insider knowledge that could prove useful when placing an order. You can find more life hacks here. For those partial to chicken nuggets or chicken selects, the 20-year-old suggests one straightforward request could make them even more delicious. He told NeedToKnow: "The seasoning for the burger patties is incredible on nuggets or chicken selects." For the latest restaurant news and reviews, sign up to our food and drink newsletter here . Jamie added: "If it's quiet enough not to be an annoying request, I would highly recommend [asking for it]." However, Jamie isn't keen on customers asking for fries without salt, which is standard in most branches. While it might not seem like a big deal to ask for unsalted chips, Jamie says it can disrupt the team's workflow. He explained: "[We'll be] in a rhythm of stacking fries and then have to wipe all the salt off the fry station and fry a new portion just for a customer, who is [probably] going to dump two packs of salt on them as soon as you hand them. "It ruins the flow and slows down the process." Jamie also offered a handy hint for ordering food via the restaurant's app. He added: "And if you order on the app to collect, you can usually save some time as they'll start preparing your order before you get to the restaurant (as long as you check in when nearby)." A student from the University of Edinburgh has shed light on what certain sounds mean in the kitchen of a fast-food restaurant. They explained: "The infamous McDonald's beeping comes from just about every machine in the kitchen. "Different beeps indicate when an order comes in, when chips are half-cooked or fully cooked, for the grills, fryers, drive-through, etc - everything beeps and it's a nightmare." Moreover, Jamie revealed which customers he finds to be the most troublesome, based on his experience. He said: "The worst customers are the school-age children who create chaos in the dining area. "They spray water guns at customers and fling tubs of sauce everywhere. "The worst [experience I've had] was when someone blocked the bathroom sink with a plastic bag and flooded the bathroom." The former worker also revealed which customers are the worst. (Image: The Mirror) Jamie's revelations follow another McDonald's employee sharing three facts about the restaurant's drive-thru process. TikTok user @charlton.a claims that ordering at the drive-thru is not as private as customers might think. According to him, those working in that area can "hear everything" customers are saying "even when our mic is off". He also mentioned that cameras take "mugshot photos" of those ordering food, so they know which order belongs to whom. Article continues below Interestingly, the McDonald's worker claimed customers can request a recipe book, although another employee stated they didn't have these at a different store.
Metro
18 minutes ago
- Metro
We've been called abusive for letting our kids stay up until 2am every night
There's no such thing as an official bedtime in the Boazman household — and it's not uncommon for the family's three young children to stay up until the early hours of the morning. Instead, 35-year old mum Emily has decided to raise her brood as 'night owls', embracing the fact she's most productive after dark. A typical day for the Boazmans starts with homeschooling for daughters Crew, 9, and Knox, seven, as well as their three-year-old son Keen. The kids then have dinner around 9pm or 10pm and enjoy playtime until midnight, before heading to bed whenever they feel tired. Having never been much of a morning person, Emily says this schedule 'just works'. But when she shared a video detailing their routine on TikTok, the reaction was far from positive. 'I get thousands of hateful comments about how we are narcissistic parents for this lifestyle,' says the mum-of-three, from Clovis, New Mexico, US. 'They say it's abusive to keep the kids up so late.' One of these controversial social media posts shows Emily's husband Jake, 44, serving dinner at 9.30pm. At 11.30pm, their youngest, Keen, goes to sleep, and the girls follow shortly after midnight. The parents then spend time together and do housework before calling it a night at 2am, sharing the same bed as their little ones (a regular occurrence for the family). 'I grew up in a night owl family and my husband has always been a night owl as well so it's all we know,' says Emily. 'We just have never been strict about going to bed at a certain time.' The only rule is that the children can't stay up later than their mum and dad. Aside from this, they're free to go to sleep when they feel like it, which tends to be somewhere around midnight but can be later depending on how tired they are. Although district attorney Jake needs to be at work for 8am during the week, according to Emily, he's used to 'surviving on very little sleep.' The others wake up naturally between 9.30am and 11am for lessons, except for one day a week when they go to a homeschool co-op group meeting at 9am. And while they may have had a little less shut-eye the night before, they 'do just fine'. Despite the fact the family are happy with this approach, many users on TikTok were anything but, describing it as 'chaotic' or a 'recipe for disaster later in life' when the children have to adapt to the working world. More Trending Some were less disapproving though, including one who wrote: 'This makes me feel normal! We are the same exact way in our house with four kiddos.' 'All families operate differently,' added another. 'You guys look extremely happy and organised – I love it for you!' While the Emily found the criticism difficult to deal with at first, she tries not to be brought down by the opinions of strangers, reminding herself that the kids get 9-11 hours of sleep each night — 'just at a later time than most'. Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: The 'three hour night' rule has been in a gamechanger for my marriage MORE: My nine-year-old refuses to drink water — he hasn't had a glass in five years MORE: FAFO parenting teaches good behaviour the hard way — but it could 'tip into neglect' Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.
Wales Online
18 minutes ago
- Wales Online
Swansea City announce seventh signing of summer as Ginnelly update revealed
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