I have "a" question regarding "Canada". I went to McDonalds last night and
when I bought a meal, they had something referring to a "survey" listed -
they wanted folks to participate in and have chances to win prizes. In that
text, they made mention of "Canadians" being welcome also - except for the
Providence of Quebec - I believe. BUT - they had also stated someting to the
effect that the "Canadians" had to submit to a "special skills question".
What the hell is up with that? Is McDs claiming Canadians are stupid? I'm
curious as to WHAT type of "special skills question" AND WHY? That text made
NO mention of Americans having to be subjected to the same "skills". Why
didn't they include say China, Japan, Russia, etc.... where other McDs may
be? Why not the Americans? WHY single out the Canadians?

That has to be one of the "dumbest" things I've ever heard of - and for a
"major" corporation to be doing so - is downright weird as hell. It wouldn't
surprise me if the Canadians started to "Boycott" McDs. I sure wouldn't
blame them!

McDs, not only have I been growing tired of your food and last night may
have been my last visit, now you're going to chase people away with your
"Bias". THAT was PLAIN IGNORANT.

In rec.radio.amateur.policy Radiosrfun wrote:
I have "a" question regarding "Canada". I went to McDonalds last night and
when I bought a meal, they had something referring to a "survey" listed -
they wanted folks to participate in and have chances to win prizes. In that
text, they made mention of "Canadians" being welcome also - except for the
Providence of Quebec - I believe. BUT - they had also stated someting to the
effect that the "Canadians" had to submit to a "special skills question".
What the hell is up with that? Is McDs claiming Canadians are stupid? I'm
curious as to WHAT type of "special skills question" AND WHY? That text made
NO mention of Americans having to be subjected to the same "skills". Why
didn't they include say China, Japan, Russia, etc.... where other McDs may
be? Why not the Americans? WHY single out the Canadians?

That has to be one of the "dumbest" things I've ever heard of - and for a
"major" corporation to be doing so - is downright weird as hell. It wouldn't
surprise me if the Canadians started to "Boycott" McDs. I sure wouldn't
blame them!

McDs, not only have I been growing tired of your food and last night may
have been my last visit, now you're going to chase people away with your
"Bias". THAT was PLAIN IGNORANT.

Perhaps because, as in many states in the US, drawings are concidered
gambling and are illegal so they make it a legal contest by asking who is
buried in Grant's tomb and pick the winner from the correct answers.

--
Jim Pennino

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In rec.radio.amateur.policy Radiosrfun wrote:
I have "a" question regarding "Canada". I went to McDonalds last night and
when I bought a meal, they had something referring to a "survey" listed -
they wanted folks to participate in and have chances to win prizes. In
that
text, they made mention of "Canadians" being welcome also - except for the
Providence of Quebec - I believe. BUT - they had also stated someting to
the
effect that the "Canadians" had to submit to a "special skills question".
What the hell is up with that? Is McDs claiming Canadians are stupid? I'm
curious as to WHAT type of "special skills question" AND WHY? That text
made
NO mention of Americans having to be subjected to the same "skills". Why
didn't they include say China, Japan, Russia, etc.... where other McDs may
be? Why not the Americans? WHY single out the Canadians?

That has to be one of the "dumbest" things I've ever heard of - and for a
"major" corporation to be doing so - is downright weird as hell. It
wouldn't
surprise me if the Canadians started to "Boycott" McDs. I sure wouldn't
blame them!

McDs, not only have I been growing tired of your food and last night may
have been my last visit, now you're going to chase people away with your
"Bias". THAT was PLAIN IGNORANT.

Perhaps because, as in many states in the US, drawings are concidered
gambling and are illegal so they make it a legal contest by asking who is
buried in Grant's tomb and pick the winner from the correct answers.

--
Jim Pennino

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You've got it right. By the way, just in case someone ever
asks me,
who IS buried in Grant's tomb ? k35454.

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In rec.radio.amateur.policy Radiosrfun wrote:
I have "a" question regarding "Canada". I went to McDonalds last night
and
when I bought a meal, they had something referring to a "survey" listed -
they wanted folks to participate in and have chances to win prizes. In
that
text, they made mention of "Canadians" being welcome also - except for
the
Providence of Quebec - I believe. BUT - they had also stated someting to
the
effect that the "Canadians" had to submit to a "special skills question".
What the hell is up with that? Is McDs claiming Canadians are stupid? I'm
curious as to WHAT type of "special skills question" AND WHY? That text
made
NO mention of Americans having to be subjected to the same "skills". Why
didn't they include say China, Japan, Russia, etc.... where other McDs
may
be? Why not the Americans? WHY single out the Canadians?

That has to be one of the "dumbest" things I've ever heard of - and for a
"major" corporation to be doing so - is downright weird as hell. It
wouldn't
surprise me if the Canadians started to "Boycott" McDs. I sure wouldn't
blame them!

McDs, not only have I been growing tired of your food and last night may
have been my last visit, now you're going to chase people away with your
"Bias". THAT was PLAIN IGNORANT.

Perhaps because, as in many states in the US, drawings are concidered
gambling and are illegal so they make it a legal contest by asking who is
buried in Grant's tomb and pick the winner from the correct answers.

--
Jim Pennino

Remove .spam.sux to reply.

You've got it right. By the way, just in case someone ever
asks me,
who IS buried in Grant's tomb ? k35454.



You "could" be right, but it still seems weird, in that you're not
"technically" gambling. Just "replying" to a "survey" and are made eligible
to win prizes by doing so. I guess it is a matter of how thin you want to
split the hair.

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In rec.radio.amateur.policy Radiosrfun
wrote:
I have "a" question regarding "Canada". I went to McDonalds last night
and when I bought a meal, they had something referring to a "survey"
listed - they wanted folks to participate in and have chances to win
prizes. In that text, they made mention of "Canadians" being welcome
also - except for the Providence of Quebec - I believe. BUT - they had
also stated someting to the effect that the "Canadians" had to submit
to a "special skills question". What the hell is up with that? Is McDs
claiming Canadians are stupid? I'm curious as to WHAT type of "special
skills question" AND WHY? That text made NO mention of Americans having
to be subjected to the same "skills". Why didn't they include say
China, Japan, Russia, etc.... where other McDs may be? Why not the
Americans? WHY single out the Canadians?

That has to be one of the "dumbest" things I've ever heard of - and for
a "major" corporation to be doing so - is downright weird as hell. It
wouldn't surprise me if the Canadians started to "Boycott" McDs. I sure
wouldn't blame them!

McDs, not only have I been growing tired of your food and last night
may have been my last visit, now you're going to chase people away with
your "Bias". THAT was PLAIN IGNORANT.

Perhaps because, as in many states in the US, drawings are concidered
gambling and are illegal so they make it a legal contest by asking who
is buried in Grant's tomb and pick the winner from the correct answers.


Even with a question like that there is still no hope of a canuck ever
winning.

SC

Radiosrfun wrote:
I have "a" question regarding "Canada". I went to McDonalds last night and
when I bought a meal, they had something referring to a "survey" listed -
they wanted folks to participate in and have chances to win prizes. In that
text, they made mention of "Canadians" being welcome also - except for the
Providence of Quebec - I believe.

That occurs often. It may have something to do with Quebec regulations
on the issue f draws. At the very least, participants cannot be
employees of the company or their family members.

BUT - they had also stated someting to the
effect that the "Canadians" had to submit to a "special skills question".
What the hell is up with that? Is McDs claiming Canadians are stupid? I'm
curious as to WHAT type of "special skills question" AND WHY? That text made
NO mention of Americans having to be subjected to the same "skills". Why
didn't they include say China, Japan, Russia, etc.... where other McDs may
be? Why not the Americans? WHY single out the Canadians?

It's not the fault of McDonalds but it is a Canadian statute. Any
Canadian entering a draw is usually required to answer a time-limited
skill-resting question usually a simple mathematical question.


That has to be one of the "dumbest" things I've ever heard of - and for a
"major" corporation to be doing so - is downright weird as hell. It wouldn't
surprise me if the Canadians started to "Boycott" McDs. I sure wouldn't
blame them!

McDs, not only have I been growing tired of your food and last night may
have been my last visit, now you're going to chase people away with your
"Bias". THAT was PLAIN IGNORANT.



McDonalds food is scary stuff - you won't miss it!

JB

"John Barnard" wrote in message
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Radiosrfun wrote:
I have "a" question regarding "Canada". I went to McDonalds last night
and when I bought a meal, they had something referring to a "survey"
listed - they wanted folks to participate in and have chances to win
prizes. In that text, they made mention of "Canadians" being welcome
also - except for the Providence of Quebec - I believe.

That occurs often. It may have something to do with Quebec regulations on
the issue f draws. At the very least, participants cannot be employees of
the company or their family members.

BUT - they had also stated someting to the
effect that the "Canadians" had to submit to a "special skills question".
What the hell is up with that? Is McDs claiming Canadians are stupid? I'm
curious as to WHAT type of "special skills question" AND WHY? That text
made NO mention of Americans having to be subjected to the same "skills".
Why didn't they include say China, Japan, Russia, etc.... where other
McDs may be? Why not the Americans? WHY single out the Canadians?

It's not the fault of McDonalds but it is a Canadian statute. Any Canadian
entering a draw is usually required to answer a time-limited skill-resting
question usually a simple mathematical question.


That has to be one of the "dumbest" things I've ever heard of - and for a
"major" corporation to be doing so - is downright weird as hell. It
wouldn't surprise me if the Canadians started to "Boycott" McDs. I sure
wouldn't blame them!

McDs, not only have I been growing tired of your food and last night may
have been my last visit, now you're going to chase people away with your
"Bias". THAT was PLAIN IGNORANT.
McDonalds food is scary stuff - you won't miss it!

JB


I'll buy your reasoning as to the Canadians having to do that "skill test",
but I still think it is STUPID! Oh well.
As to the food, I'm less tolerant of it as of late, thus fewer trips.