20 Mind-Blowing Facts You Didn't Know About Burger King
18. You Dont Have To Be A Machine To Work Here, But It Helps
According to author Eric Schlosser, the labour practices of the fast food industry have their origins in the assembly line systems that were adopted by American factories in the early twentieth century. The strict rules help to create food that always tastes the same. Burger King also demands a certain uniformity among its staff. Smile with a greeting and make a positive first impression, suggests a training manual. Show them you are GLAD TO SEE THEM. Include eye contact with the cheerful greeting.
Ian Watson is the author of 'Midnight Movie Madness', a 600+ page guide to "bad" movies from 'Reefer Madness' to 'Poultrygeist: Night of the Chicken Dead.'
