Customers in Japan were caught in a chaotic scene as they queued for 70 long minutes at a McDonald's outlet. Despite the lengthy wait time causing both interior and exterior disarray, people persevered in hopes of getting their fast food fix. As of now, it is not clear why this particular McDonald's experienced such an extreme rush.
In Japan, there is a notable culture of patience and order, even when faced with long queues. In most cases, fast food shops, which are quintessential for quick service, don't usually witness this level of wait time. Thus, such an incident assumes significance as it goes against the typical narrative. Japanese community's response, however, demonstrates their tolerance and commitment to orderly conduct.
In the US or EU, fast food chains are synonymous with speed and convenience. Long queues, especially lasting as long as 70 minutes, would likely generate significant complaints and potential customer loss. Further, in contrast to the orderly queuing in Japan, the situation could potentially descend into disorder due to a lack of patience and a higher tendency for direct customer feedback.