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those chrome registers have been embedded in my brain for 50 years from 79-80 i used to get lunch at the McDonalds every saturday that i lived 7 blocks away from i used to get 2 plain hamburgers a cheeseburger a large fry and a chocolate shake for like 3 dollars and 20 cents
I remember this from my McDonald's days 30 years ago... I saw the thumbnail and immediately thought, in a panicked voice, "courtesy cup? Courtesy cup!!" Love them all, now to find one called "credibility gap..."
$3.59 in 1974 is equal to $22.40 today. I don’t go to mcdoodles but I would bet at today’s inflated prices a shake, coke, coffee, Big Mac, quarter pounder, regular burger, two regular fries and a pie will cost way more than $22.40.
They all looked a lot classier then. One downside was the cigarette smoke as everyone smoked while eating, with the aluminum or orange glass ash trays at EVERY TABLE.
They should train their employes like this today and i think they should bring back the hot dispenser where they have the sandwiches ready in advance so the service is faster.
The production bin could only hold food for 10 minutes whereas now they can hold disassembled products in the kitchen for much longer so I cannot see it returning anytime soon. The new system also gives the impression it's made freshly for each order - when it isn't.
I think the guy who played the role of the McDonald's manager (at 6:42) was Arthur Howard, one of the many ensemble players, on the PBS show Square One Television.
Because what the hell is there to be happy about working at a fast food place where you’re already treated like shit, plus faking kindness or happiness is so draining
The reason this would never work today is because sadly these types of attitudes begin in the home. Most of today’s parents today couldn’t even begin to train their kids to behave like this. Instead most are raising their kids to only care about themselves and no one else. Very sad, but I believe that in most part it is true.
These 1974 employees need to train 2024 employees The 1 minute technique happens today, if your lucky, today, they take their sweet time, your lucky to get your order in less than five minutes, the customer service reps are sometimes on their phone screaming or whatever, totally not focusing on the customer, then to top it all off they give you an attitude. And heaven help you if your having a bad day and get upset with the manager because they didnt get your order right, they will deny you service.
Step 4, Present food to customer. Step 5 , Take the money. 3:58 I remember those days. Today it's Step 1, Take the money. Step 2, Ignore the customer. Step 3, toss cold food towards customer and don't make eye contact. 😂
Ha! I worked retail in the 1980s and seeing the folks now who don't make eye-contact or cop an attitude if you ask for help , would send my old manager to the fainting couch.
I don't even know what I'm doing. A gook could be standing three feet in front of me, and I wouldn't know it. I'm so tired. It's scary 'cause nobody tells me how to do anything 'cause I'm new, and nobody cares about the new guys. They don't even wanna know your name. The unwritten rule is a new guy's life isn't worth as much 'cause he hasn't put his time in, yet. And they say, if you're gonna get killed in the Nam, it's better to get it in the first few weeks. The logic being: you don't suffer that much.
1974: What happens when we all act like robots?
2023: The majority of the food preparation and drink dispensing is automated.
You beat me to it. I just typed almost the same thing.
those chrome registers have been embedded in my brain for 50 years
from 79-80 i used to get lunch at the McDonalds every saturday that i lived 7 blocks away from
i used to get 2 plain hamburgers a cheeseburger a large fry and a chocolate shake for like 3 dollars and 20 cents
And your salary was....?
Thanks Obama!!
as a kid i remember always wanting to push that buttons . another thing embedded in my head was those credit card machines the stores would use
if only mcdonald’s still had this level of service.
If they got paid well like they use to you would see higher level of service, but the greedy CEOs need more.
@@williams00 kids actually make decent money at mcdonalds now. it's their attitudes that need adjustment.
Have you tried our lasagna, it’s my favorite! 😂❤🎉
@@williams00here in California they just raised starting pay at 20$
@@creekboie3277that is worth minimum wage in California
Ah, the good ol' days when people were polite and helpful and there were no cell phones.
Each customer should be treated like a person…well said.
lmao
The irony that now mcdonalds is streamlining being fully automated.
McDonalds 1970s - Don't be a robot.
McDonalds 2070s - We have the fastest robots in the industry.
McDonalds now = Lopsided burger and more fries in bag than in fry container.
I remember this from my McDonald's days 30 years ago... I saw the thumbnail and immediately thought, in a panicked voice, "courtesy cup? Courtesy cup!!" Love them all, now to find one called "credibility gap..."
I wished people would act like robots when working at mcdonalds
$3.59 for a whole meal seeks cheap but in 1974 it is a lot of money 💰 taking inflation into account
$3.59 in 1974 is equal to $22.40 today. I don’t go to mcdoodles but I would bet at today’s inflated prices a shake, coke, coffee, Big Mac, quarter pounder, regular burger, two regular fries and a pie will cost way more than $22.40.
I remember in 1978 my dad paying 180 a month in rent, now it’s 900 or more for same apt that is still standing.
never knew Mc Donalds used to be that stylish inside!
Yes they were and a lot of us miss it!
Wasn't even alive back then but love earthy tones and wood/brick paneling.
The minimalism and lack of color in modern design is depressing.
@@pkmnan00bis My home has the same look and if I get to build a new one I am going to make it the same way, not the prison look of today.
They all looked a lot classier then. One downside was the cigarette smoke as everyone smoked while eating, with the aluminum or orange glass ash trays at EVERY TABLE.
They should train their employes like this today and i think they should bring back the hot dispenser where they have the sandwiches ready in advance so the service is faster.
Have you tried our lasagna, it’s my favorite! 😂❤🎉
The production bin could only hold food for 10 minutes whereas now they can hold disassembled products in the kitchen for much longer so I cannot see it returning anytime soon. The new system also gives the impression it's made freshly for each order - when it isn't.
@@gthbtn when it is, but it's not "fresh"
My dad was only a one year old when this was recorded lol
He was born in '73
70’s teeth are righteous.
No mention of "When you place the burger on the bun TRY to put in in the CENTER not off to the side !" 🍟🍔
keep at it Debbie!
It’s like the Brady bunch opened a McDonald’s.
I think the guy who played the role of the McDonald's manager (at 6:42) was Arthur Howard, one of the many ensemble players, on the PBS show Square One Television.
I'm eating a Maccies breakfast now
while watching this now 50 years after this video was made.
You are not a machine but in the future you will be replaced by one
I can't even walk up to a McDonald's counter and order a coke. McDonald's doesn't even know how to identify a customer anymore.
Because what the hell is there to be happy about working at a fast food place where you’re already treated like shit, plus faking kindness or happiness is so draining
@@maxmarraccini6344shut uppp. You don't have to be happy . And either learn to fake it till you make it or work grill. Lil whiner baby
McDonalds was full of service back in the day.. Now its.."what ya want and get out"
That lisp goes with the glad to work at McDonald's attitude.
They did “the robot” moves since that was about the time that the Jackson Five was the hottest thing since those apple pies.
Please add the past SuperValu training video archives!
I need someone to send them to me.
Have you tried our lasagna, it’s my favorite! 😂❤🎉
"What would happen if we all acted like robots?"
In the future (ie today) McDonald's is steadily replacing all staff with robots.
The reason this would never work today is because sadly these types of attitudes begin in the home. Most of today’s parents today couldn’t even begin to train their kids to behave like this. Instead most are raising their kids to only care about themselves and no one else. Very sad, but I believe that in most part it is true.
her hand touched the fries - cut it off
when fast food wasn't considered a McJob.
I remember the wooden lathework in McDonalds.
We’re all “happy” to help. She was not just looking at her look. Well at least she believe it
This Whammy burger doesn't look like the picture!
all these kids working in video are in their 70s now or close to it🤣
0:40 Cameo by Eugene Levy
It's good to be a pro
Anyone know where all the actors are now? imagine business CEOs.
when disney workers get fired they work here
they are forced to smile no matter what
Try and find a McDonalds today that has a working milk shake machine 🙄
Here in Montreal it always works.
Sure Jan
My god, people WERE so beautiful….
It's a training video they chose attractive people
Are these off uMatic?
Yes
@@tcmedianowWhatever happened to the people in the video?
@@jasonbertalotto2355good question.
@@tcmedianow that’s awesome I had already imagined the VP-1100 and a Trinitron TV on a heavy cart back in the office lol
@@fujifrontier more to come!
McDonalds use to actually taste good in 1974 BTW Betty here 0:05 and 11:12 was OG sexy Af.
And now... A COMPUTAH... TOOK YO PLACE, DADDY!!!!!! THAT'S HARD TIMES!!!!!
These 1974 employees need to
train 2024 employees
The 1 minute technique happens today, if your lucky, today, they take their sweet time, your lucky to get your order in less than five minutes, the customer service reps are sometimes on their phone screaming or whatever, totally not focusing on the customer, then to top it all off they give you an attitude. And heaven help you if your having a bad day and get upset with the manager because they didnt get your order right, they will deny you service.
do people really think staged traning videos are real life?
Debbie was fine af
*1974:* Don't be like a robot. We want people for employees.
*2023:* Replace people with robots.
I wonder where these people are now and one of them has my name ( DRBBY ) 😉
I wonder whatever became of that blonde
She is in her 60s in 2023
@@PraveenSriram damn
@@PraveenSriramshe’s probably 70 now. If in her 60’s, late 60’s at least, like 69 at the youngest.
@@PraveenSriramshe’s probably 70 now. If in her 60’s, late 60’s at least, like 69 at the youngest.
Step 4, Present food to customer. Step 5 , Take the money. 3:58 I remember those days. Today it's Step 1, Take the money. Step 2, Ignore the customer. Step 3, toss cold food towards customer and don't make eye contact. 😂
Ha! I worked retail in the 1980s and seeing the folks now who don't make eye-contact or cop an attitude if you ask for help , would send my old manager to the fainting couch.
And now..... McDonalds is replacing them all with ROBOTS!
The days when good looking English proficient people worked at McDonalds
So much care for such unhealthy, trashy, mass-produced food - what a juxtaposition!
I don't even know what I'm doing. A gook could be standing three feet in front of me, and I wouldn't know it. I'm so tired. It's scary 'cause nobody tells me how to do anything 'cause I'm new, and nobody cares about the new guys. They don't even wanna know your name. The unwritten rule is a new guy's life isn't worth as much 'cause he hasn't put his time in, yet. And they say, if you're gonna get killed in the Nam, it's better to get it in the first few weeks. The logic being: you don't suffer that much.
“They’re all dead, sir.”
Ok Chris.