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Re: Do you consider fast food joints to be restaurants? [Re: psi]
    #27135244 - 01/08/21 01:00 PM (3 years, 1 month ago)

I say no, I think a restaurant has some of cultural tie to the community that's more significant than simply tossing warm food out a window.

I'm sure somebody will chime in and say, "but I love Taco Bell" and to that I say, "me too!" I don't however think any of the corporate franchises really carry any cultural significance at a personal level beyond perhaps for those that end up employed there. I have however run into some family owned "fast food" chains that generally are more rooted in their communities, hot dog shops seem especially popular in my region and there are a number of family owned "chains."


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Re: Do you consider fast food joints to be restaurants? [Re: psi]
    #27135246 - 01/08/21 01:01 PM (3 years, 1 month ago)

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Re: Do you consider fast food joints to be restaurants? [Re: Patlal]
    #27135248 - 01/08/21 01:01 PM (3 years, 1 month ago)

Yes, If they serve food and they have tables available then its a restaurant.

By your definition a lot of restaurants wouldn't qualify. Unless its a cafeteria per say then I would call it a restaurant.
Moe's Southwest grill is one that comes to mind. Just cause they make my food while I watch and then I sit down to eat I would call that a restaurant.

McDonalds is another restaurant not a very good one but still a food establishment that's sole purpose is food.

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Re: Do you consider fast food joints to be restaurants? [Re: christopera]
    #27135256 - 01/08/21 01:06 PM (3 years, 1 month ago)

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I say no, I think a restaurant has some of cultural tie to the community that's more significant than simply tossing warm food out a window.





I think you would be hard pressed to find a dictionary definition of the word "restaurant" that includes this requirement. Though some definitions require that you be able to sit down to eat the food there.


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Re: Do you consider fast food joints to be restaurants? [Re: psi]
    #27135276 - 01/08/21 01:18 PM (3 years, 1 month ago)

The dictionary is designed for like 6th graders though.

In society, words are defined by more than the dictionary, they can be defined by use, or emotional meaning, etc..

For example, "bench" is fairly easy to define. But if it's in a convenient spot it might be more than a bench, it could be a resting place, it could be a place with a view, or a place to sleep.


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Re: Do you consider fast food joints to be restaurants? [Re: christopera]
    #27135300 - 01/08/21 01:33 PM (3 years, 1 month ago)

Dictionaries derive their definitions from actual usage. They are not perfect though of course.


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Re: Do you consider fast food joints to be restaurants? [Re: Patlal]
    #27135469 - 01/08/21 02:57 PM (3 years, 1 month ago)

Unfortunately...yes, places like McDonald's are considered restaurants.  It's sad, and I don't like it...but :ohwell:


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Re: Do you consider fast food joints to be restaurants? [Re: 1234go]
    #27136839 - 01/09/21 05:18 AM (3 years, 1 month ago)

They sell burgers, fries, shakes, and hot fudge sundaes.  McDonald's is a goddamn diner.


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Re: Do you consider fast food joints to be restaurants? [Re: stubb] * 1
    #27136946 - 01/09/21 07:19 AM (3 years, 1 month ago)

I hear you, but a diner is also a restaurant.


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Re: Do you consider fast food joints to be restaurants? [Re: 1234go]
    #27137067 - 01/09/21 08:38 AM (3 years, 1 month ago)

do u consider outbacc a restraunt i dont


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Re: Do you consider fast food joints to be restaurants? [Re: cannabinated]
    #27137070 - 01/09/21 08:40 AM (3 years, 1 month ago)

I've never heard of outbacc.


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Re: Do you consider fast food joints to be restaurants? [Re: 1234go]
    #27137074 - 01/09/21 08:41 AM (3 years, 1 month ago)

oi m8


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Re: Do you consider fast food joints to be restaurants? [Re: 1234go]
    #27137076 - 01/09/21 08:41 AM (3 years, 1 month ago)

Now you have heard of it I guess.


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Re: Do you consider fast food joints to be restaurants? [Re: Patlal]
    #27137705 - 01/09/21 01:43 PM (3 years, 1 month ago)

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Half the restaurants you go to probably still microwave your food.




You just keep pissing me off don't you?




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Re: Do you consider fast food joints to be restaurants? [Re: Patlal] * 1
    #27138138 - 01/09/21 05:47 PM (3 years, 1 month ago)

Yes they are still a restaurants, by definition.

For me, a "traditional" restaurant cooks, prepares and serves every type of food, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert.


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Re: Do you consider fast food joints to be restaurants? [Re: LogicaL Chaos] * 2
    #27138143 - 01/09/21 05:55 PM (3 years, 1 month ago)

McDonalds is a restaurant like a crack dealer is a pharmacist


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Re: Do you consider fast food joints to be restaurants? [Re: LogicaL Chaos] * 1
    #27138182 - 01/09/21 06:19 PM (3 years, 1 month ago)

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Yes they are still a restaurants, by definition.





Key words here y'all...by definition.  No one is happy about it.


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Re: Do you consider fast food joints to be restaurants? [Re: Patlal]
    #27138203 - 01/09/21 06:30 PM (3 years, 1 month ago)

I voted yes but i should have voted NO:derdance:


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Re: Do you consider fast food joints to be restaurants? [Re: 1234go]
    #27138472 - 01/09/21 08:49 PM (3 years, 1 month ago)

Yup, theres franchised restaurants like McDonalds and Taco Bell, then theres your locally-owned resturants which have the best quality. All resturants across a wide spectrum of quality.

Interestingly, a quickie-mart such as 7-Eleven isnt a restaurant because you cannot eat inside even thou they sell cold and hot foods.


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Re: Do you consider fast food joints to be restaurants? [Re: LogicaL Chaos]
    #27140420 - 01/10/21 06:44 PM (3 years, 1 month ago)

Ok, but what about a walk-in pizza place that only serves to-go pizza? Is that not a restaurant?


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