Hello and welcome to another edition of the Quiet Mouse Strikes Back.
Today I want to make a small social commentary about a habit that apparently 87% of people do. With the age of the fast food nation, it is easy to get caught up in the rat race and often we are faced with a situation that requires us to stop into a business for an ice cold beverage.
Now bearing in mind that soda is full of HFCS and generally considered to be bad for you aside... we all have been guilty of drinking sweet caffeinated drinks from time to time. Like many other things, I'm sure it isn't the worst thing for a person... in moderation.
As stated at the beginning there, 87% of people surveyed reported that they take a gratuity or courtesy sip when filling up their cup from a fountain machine either before or after paying for it. In many places they offer free refills, so the idea is a little moot there, however at the self fill stations, it is a commonplace occurrence.
Whether or not you are in the 87% that do, or the 13% that don't take the courtesy drink, know this...
ALWAYS let the soda run for a moment before filling up your glass/plastic cup. The issue with this, from having worked many years in the restaurant business is that the syrup heads that pours out the soda will collect with that sticky syrup while not in use, which to be 100% honest is a haven for bacteria breeding grounds. And remember... MODERATION! Too much soda and fast food will make you OBESE.
I know this blog is just kinda goofy and stupid, but hey, I had fun thinking of it and writing about it. I know that some people might think that I am too serious at times, so I always want to throw something lighthearted and silly out there every once in a while... this has been the Quiet Mouse.
Peace. Love. Respect.
Today I want to make a small social commentary about a habit that apparently 87% of people do. With the age of the fast food nation, it is easy to get caught up in the rat race and often we are faced with a situation that requires us to stop into a business for an ice cold beverage.
Now bearing in mind that soda is full of HFCS and generally considered to be bad for you aside... we all have been guilty of drinking sweet caffeinated drinks from time to time. Like many other things, I'm sure it isn't the worst thing for a person... in moderation.
As stated at the beginning there, 87% of people surveyed reported that they take a gratuity or courtesy sip when filling up their cup from a fountain machine either before or after paying for it. In many places they offer free refills, so the idea is a little moot there, however at the self fill stations, it is a commonplace occurrence.
Whether or not you are in the 87% that do, or the 13% that don't take the courtesy drink, know this...
ALWAYS let the soda run for a moment before filling up your glass/plastic cup. The issue with this, from having worked many years in the restaurant business is that the syrup heads that pours out the soda will collect with that sticky syrup while not in use, which to be 100% honest is a haven for bacteria breeding grounds. And remember... MODERATION! Too much soda and fast food will make you OBESE.
I know this blog is just kinda goofy and stupid, but hey, I had fun thinking of it and writing about it. I know that some people might think that I am too serious at times, so I always want to throw something lighthearted and silly out there every once in a while... this has been the Quiet Mouse.
Peace. Love. Respect.
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