Mcdonalds And Applebees: Social Communication

Interpersonal Communication

For this assignment I chose McDonalds and Applebee’s. In McDonalds it is obviously busier than Applebee’s as far as people who come in just to order food-to-go. Also, you have some people who meet just to eat and have play dates with their children. McDonalds usually has a play area for children so there are always children everywhere. The seating is on a first come first serve basis with hard plastic chairs and booths. Applebee’s on the other hand is a little more relaxed. You can usually enjoy a quite meal with your family or friends without all the hustle and bustle that McDonalds has. The seating is a lot more comfortable with cushion seating and a hostess to seat you.
These restaurants differ because obviously one is a fast-food restaurant which means exactly that, you’re going to get your food fast so being comfortable isn’t’ always an issue. In the sit-down restaurant like Applebee’s they take more time to prepare your food therefor they want you to be comfortable.
In almost all sit-down restaurants you have to leave a tip but it is because you don’t ever have to leave your seat to get anything they bring it to you. Although this is a social norm and you would not go to jail as if it was a formal norm but it is a norm in today’s society. The waiter/waitress brings everything to you like condiments, drinks, napkins, etc. versus a fast-food restaurant you have to get up and get them yourself. So tipping someone at a fast-food restaurant would be odd but not completely inappropriate. It would just not be a norm in our society. However, trying to order your food at the counter or hostess stand at Applebee’s would be inappropriate but not at McDonalds. If you tried to order your food at the counter or hostess stand at Applebee’s they would politely ask you to be seated and a waiter/waitress will be with you shortly to take your