Have it your way

It was off to BK today. No, I didn't get the fish.

When I got out of the car the smell of grilled hamburger made my mouth water. I tried the Angus burger and was in for a treat. It is a big burger with bar-b-q sauce and onions along with the usual lettuce and tomato. I added cheese.

It was quite tasty.

The best part of lunch, however, was the service behind the counter. I did not order a value meal - I thought that with my rapidly approaching 40 body, not having fries was one very small thing that I could do for my well-being. Imagine my confusion when the set-up clerk asked if I wanted ketchup for my fries. "I didn't order fries." was my hesitant reply thinking that perhaps she had read my mind and was suggesting "but you really want fries, don't you? Have the fries!". She took a second look at her order screen and then looked to the order clerk. They both burst out laughing because the latter had pressed the value meal button by accident. I got the impression that she was having that kind of day. I had already paid for the thing so laughing I said, "sure, I'd like ketchup."

While mistakes are not particularly fun, this one certainly wasn't a big deal. What made it memorable was the genuine camaraderie of the employees and the good natured ribbing that went into the exchange. I was happy to join in their laughter.

The fries were perfect, golden, uniform in size and (as it often is with things) something I didn't even know I wanted until I had it.