Новости за 29.04.2023

A server's comedy sketch about an incompetent staff member being promoted to a managerial position at the restaurant she works at is resonating with viewers on TikTok.

In 2020, Instagram added a shopping tab to its user interface. The idea behind it was simple—many people find products they’d like to buy through Instagram, and the app changed its design to facilitate purchases of those products.

The work of Starbucks videos and commentary on TikTok is wide and varied. From baristas sharing their customer 'icks', changes in the coffee chain's ice, or an endless stream of "hacks," there is virtually no end to videos about caffeinated beverages bearing the siren logo.

A McDonald's worker went to TikTok to add to the growing narrative about customers who needlessly rush drive-thru workers, only to be hesitant once they get the workers' attention.

A Panera Bread customer claimed she was “scammed” after receiving 13 bagels that were as hard as "rocks" in a viral TikTok.

If you've never fallen asleep while on the job, then you're in the minority of workers, according to CNBC. The outlet published findings by mattress company Amerisleep, which conducted a survey of 1,001 Americans asking if they've even counted sheep while putting in hours towards their paycheck.

Chipotle has come under fire in recent years for its portion sizes, a criticism that is compounded by the chain's rising prices. This appears to be an increasing concern for American diners who are facing higher levels of food and grocery inflation, a problem that is slated to only get worse in 2023.

While it’s not a nationwide practice, some McDonald’s locations have been known to offer senior discounts. In general, this mainly applies to coffee—depending on the location, customers over the age of 55 can expect to receive discounts of anywhere from 22 to 33 cents on the purchase of a coffee.

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Earlier this week, people were talking about how great it was to see two leads of an upcoming rom-com film have chemistry. That conversation has now shifted to cheating allegations and the ethics of becoming too close to a co-star.

If you don’t already know, Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell were in Australia this year filming a new rom-com by Easy A director Will Gluck. Videos of them laughing and appearing closetook over the internet, and people wondered if they were... Читать дальше...

Everyone likes a good deal.

In a viral video that has been viewed over 1.5 million times, one woman proves there is no limit to trying to get the most bang for your buck. After spending $17 on a balloon from Party City, she returned two weeks later to ask for a helium refill.

"What's more embarrassing than Stephanie?" her girlfriend asks from behind the camera. "She really about to walk in here and ask these people to refill this balloon that we got two weeks ago."

One retail worker is going viral for a controversial take on shoplifting that has garnered a lot of support on TikTok.

Chick-fil-A drive-thrus are known to get congested, with employees waiting outside wearing special suits to protect them from the gnarliest of elements.

In a recent TikTok, a Starbucks customer received scrutiny over ordering a $20 iced coffee with 10 shots of espresso.

There's an epidemic of workplace crime that brutally affects one third of America's employee population: lunch theft.

With inflation driving the prices of groceries up to new highs since 2021, and the USDA predicting that these figures will continue to increase throughout 2023, more and more Americans are looking for ways to save money on their meals.

A peculiar order at a Canadian eatery has gone viral on TikTok. 

A chef prepared the order—a burger sans bun, cheese, and sauce, served with fries—in a video posted April 25, which has received 1.2 million views since it was first posted. “This one hurts my soul,” the caption read.

The video’s account belongs to strEATS (@streatskitchens), a chain of restaurants... Читать дальше...

A TikToker claimed that her friend’s bassinet was billed as an extra room by their hospital after giving birth.

An Amazon customer is sharing a story of being scammed by fraudulent customer support, which asked her to download an app that gives remote access to your device.