I understand that timings are critical, and clients demand accuracy. Shoppers should do whatever they legally can do, to get the required information and get paid.
I dislike the presence of phones during meals. If I am by myself, I want a book or an opportunity to watch people. If I am with someone else, I want to be with them, not their handy dandy mystery shopping timing devices. But that is just me. There are so many people who want the meal shops that I am free to avoid them. Huzzah!
Well, I have to do them with some hotel shops. But I rarely do those now because one job has a new schedule and I only have a few days per year for hotel shops. Again, huzzah!

I mean, I am thrilled for other shoppers who love the meal shops.
Safe journeys, space fans... wherever you are. - Stephen Hill