I absolutely HATE when a restaurant forces me to use my phone to see their stupid QR code menu.
I understood the idea when COVID was a large factor, but now it’s just greedy and lazy on their part. I’ll tolerate it the one time and then won’t go back.
They can easily update the menu without having to reprint it ( update to lunch menu, typos, … )
It doesn’t get damaged by spilling drinks on it.
it’s cheaper
doesn’t waste paper
Some restaurants will go even further and let you order/pay and the just bring your order to the table. The places that do this often still allow you to order through a waiter/waitress though.
What exactly is lazy about it? That they won’t make the effort to print it and laminate it/ put it in a fancy cover?
Like with e-readers, you can complain it doesn’t have the same feel and doesn’t give the same feeling when reading it. Even say it’s impractical if you want to go back and forth. But to claim it is just pure greed and laziness is a bit of a stretch.
I absolutely HATE when a restaurant forces me to use my phone to see their stupid QR code menu.
I understood the idea when COVID was a large factor, but now it’s just greedy and lazy on their part. I’ll tolerate it the one time and then won’t go back.
It has some advantages for the restaurant though.
Some restaurants will go even further and let you order/pay and the just bring your order to the table. The places that do this often still allow you to order through a waiter/waitress though.
What exactly is lazy about it? That they won’t make the effort to print it and laminate it/ put it in a fancy cover?
Like with e-readers, you can complain it doesn’t have the same feel and doesn’t give the same feeling when reading it. Even say it’s impractical if you want to go back and forth. But to claim it is just pure greed and laziness is a bit of a stretch.
The biggest downside imo would be that (a) you’d need a capable smartphone, (b) a functioning internet connection/website and © it being too complicated for older generations/less tech savvy people.
You’re entitled to not like it though :). I’m not too fond of it myself either.