I have done plenty of 5 Guys shops but the one question I have is: Are we allowed to order Cajun Fries?

I have always wanted to try them and just want feedback from those of you who ordered them and was it acceptable to do so?

I checked the guidelines and it does not say (I don't see it) that you may order Cajun Fries. It just says fries.

Yes - they are my fries of choice. You can order either Cajun or Regular.

Yes, I have done so before, but only once. It was just too salty for me. And my shop went through. I am in Toronto, though. Maybe it's different in other parts.

I only order Cajun. After I get my order, I ask for a couple jalapenos and mix them with my ketchup. So good!

EEK! The "A" word again! Call your scheduler and ask!

I read it as "Are we allowed to order X product and still be within shop guidelines and have our shop accepted, and get paid?" Not as a Can't-Think-For-Myself "Mother May I...." question.

AustinMom Wrote:
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> Yes - they are my fries of choice. You can order
> either Cajun or Regular.


Thanks

Thanks for offering another take the "A" word, BBird. I chafe at the 23 y.o.'s writing guidelines saying "YOU MUST" and other directives. I respond so much better to "The client requests XYZ..." Guess that also explains my dislike of the "A" word. Better to beg forgiveness than ask permission....

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LOL, not me. Eating crow just isn't my dish of choice. I always prefer to confirm guidelines, or request a variance... never viewed it as asking for permission.

I just reread your post, and you know it's written that way because some people ruin it for the others. "Oh, the client requests? Well, since it's just a request.... I won't do it, and I'll do this wholly different thing instead."

BBird0701 Wrote:
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> LOL, not me. Eating crow just isn't my dish of
> choice. I always prefer to confirm guidelines, or
> request a variance... never viewed it as asking
> for permission.

My beef is a directive "YOU MUST ..." I just don't think that kind of directive is needed with adults when other wording is so much more effective. Some people do need to be lead by the hand and the use of MUST may be a requirement for those few. I just don't think the jackbooted thug approach to the issue is a valid one.

As in just about everything in life... the few ruin it for the many. Why else is there a honking disclaimer on a cup of hot coffee saying "Warning!! Contents are HOT!" Why do strollers have big honking disclaimers saying "Warning! Do not fold stroller closed while baby is still inside!" or curling irons that say "Warning! Not for internal use!"

Disclaimers are needed because people can be incredibly low on brain cells at times. Common sense ain't so common anymore.

^ BTW, seriously, my curling iron tag says that.

Well, bestofbothworlds, obviously there are some adults who need to be ordered around or they wouldn't word it like an order.

You really think these "directives" aren't a result of shoppers responding, "Well, you said it was a request, not a requirement" when they did something other than what was requested and then complained when the shop was rejected?

You seem to be suggesting the MSCs should have two sets of instructions for every shop -- one polite version saying "please do this" for most of us and another set for people too obtuse to understand that instructions are not suggestions saying "YOU MUST do this." Any idea how they are going to know which shopper needs which set of instructions?

When I see instructions full of bold face and capital letters, instead of being offended at being told so directly what I "MUST" do, I find myself rolling my eyes and wondering, "Who was the yahoo who didn't "get it" that caused them to have to word the instructions like that?"

Blame the flakes, not the MSC, for these "hand-holding" shop instructions. "Better to beg forgiveness than ask permission...." has no place in mystery shopping. If you have to ask forgiveness, you just blew the shop.

When I see instructions full of bold face and capital letters, instead of being offended at being told so directly what I "MUST" do, I find myself rolling my eyes and wondering, "Who was the yahoo who didn't "get it" that caused them to have to word the instructions like that?"

LOL. That is a very healthy way to look at it, dspeakes. Thanks for another view of it. I just may look at it with amusement from now on rather than being peesed.

I think the same thing when I see tags and labels like the ones BBird mentioned.

On irons: Do not iron clothes while wearing them.. (Eye roll....)

I get the mental picture of the Verizon guy... "Can you hear me now? Can you hear me NOW?"

dspeakes Wrote:
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> On irons: Do not iron clothes while wearing
> them.. (Eye roll....)


Iron: "Not to be used as a hot plate for cooking food!"
Armor-All wipes: "Not to be used as baby wipes."
Blender: "Place lid on blender before turning on."

I'm waiting to see "Take clothing off child before putting in the washing machine."

LOL. Reminds me of the stern warnings on hair blow dryers ..."Do not drop in water nor use in bathtub". Doh ... really? Thanks to you and BBird for changing my view of something that has hacked me off for years! I like the magnet on my fridge "I used to be disgusted. Now I'm just amused".

BBird0701 Wrote:
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> dspeakes Wrote:
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> > On irons: Do not iron clothes while wearing
> > them.. (Eye roll....)
>
>
> Iron: "Not to be used as a hot plate for cooking
> food!"
> Armor-All wipes: "Not to be used as baby wipes."
> Blender: "Place lid on blender before turning
> on."
>
> I'm waiting to see "Take clothing off child before
> putting in the washing machine."


But then they have to explain if it's the clothes or the child you're putting in the washing machine.....

And which, specifically, needs to be cold-washed, and do not use bleach.

LOL you two. You're right. The dumbing down of America is almost complete!

"I do what I want! This is 'Murica!"

Don't let it get to you, really. They aren't meant for you... Look at it as one more slightly ridiculous thing about life to find humor in. The people that those instructions are meant for don't last long in MSing, but they're like zombies... there's always a fresh wave of them to look out for.

Thanks for the reminder, BBird. I think your assessment and warning doesn't just apply to MSing!

Nope. I have TWO toddlers and work with a bunch of guys. I'd be one crazy, depressed, angry woman if I let every little thing get its' hooks into me. Finding humor in the little things keeps me (mostly) sane.



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The reminders are priceless and make me laugh out loud. MSing while serious is still a silly little game. Thanks for the reminder! Those two toddlers must be a hoot and a half!

They each have their own hoot, LOL. I never knew until I had kids of my own, how much naughty could fit into such a small package. Sometimes I look at their tiny hands that are about the size of an Oreo cookie, in amazement, wondering how they managed to thoroughly DESTROY the house in the time it took me to take a five minute Mom-shower. After I spent approximately two hours cleaning it, and about five minutes before guests are due to arrive.

And in case you don't have kids, or your toddler days are so far behind you that you don't remember them clearly, I'll define "Mom-shower" for you.

A Mom-shower is when you take the quickest shower known to mankind, and get one leg shaved before you hear a crash! or someone crying. You then look at your other leg and say "Guess I'll get you tomorrow."

Hilarious, BBird. I don't have little ones, but my sister had four (one set of twins) and I well remember them thinking they were able to make their own decision no matter how bad. Made my Auntie hairs stand on end - my sister's too. All four survived to tell about it, but there were times I had to remind my sis and BIL they could not kill a child and not go to jail ... you can imagine some of the shyte they pulled (bikes ridden off the roof and into the pool - mom and dad were not home) ... Get ready ... your adorable little sweethearts are thinking for themselves!

You are permitted to order the Cajun fries. I did once, and there was so much seasoning that it made it inedible. I now order the Cajun seasoning on the side. They put the seasoning in a little cup and I lightly sprinkle some on the fries. I've been doing this for years and have never had a shop rejected.

BBird0701 Wrote:
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> dspeakes Wrote:
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> -----
> > On irons: Do not iron clothes while wearing
> > them.. (Eye roll....)
>
>
> Iron: "Not to be used as a hot plate for cooking
> food!"
> Armor-All wipes: "Not to be used as baby wipes."
> Blender: "Place lid on blender before turning
> on."
>
> I'm waiting to see "Take clothing off child before
> putting in the washing machine."



Your wait is over.
I have never ordered the cajun fries as I take my leftover fries to my parents since they love them. My mom can't do spices since the radiation burned away her saliva glands. I did get some cajun once when they tossed the fries on the wrong side, wound up with a free meal from the place.
Yesterday was the first time I had a cashier not ask me if I would like fries with my meal. Then I threw the poor girl off by ordering fries after she totaled the meal, she had to retotal it to $10.88 and I gave her a twenty, then after she rang it in I found a single in my wallet and gave it to her so I could have a ten back. She took the nine dollars she had in her hand and had to refigure the change again with that added dollar, she looked upwards and her lips moved as she did the math.

I'm the reason they put "YOU MUST" on the instructions. If they say "The client requests..." I am the person that thinks it's not a requirement but just that they'd really like it if you could manage it and it was okay with you....