Fast Food, Culture, and Global Influence

Business - B2-C1 | Advance Level

8 $

Mar. 11 Wed , 14:00 USA

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Description

Today you’ll talk about McDonald’s and fast-food culture. You’ll share your experiences, compare cultures, and reflect on how global brands influence the way people eat and socialize.

Session Activities

1: When was the last time you went to McDonald’s or another fast-food restaurant? What did you order?

2: What role does fast food play in your daily life or in your city?

3: Do you remember your first experience eating at McDonald’s or a similar place?

1: Do you think people today rely on fast food more than they did in the past? Why or why not?

2: Tell a story about a memorable experience you’ve had at McDonald’s or another fast-food restaurant.

3: McDonald’s exists in over 100 countries. Do you think global brands bring cultures together or erase local traditions?

4: Many McDonald’s menus change depending on the country. Why do you think the company does this?

5: Should fast-food companies be more responsible for public health, or is it the consumer’s responsibility?

6: McDonald’s often targets children with toys and marketing. Do you think this is ethical? Why or why not?

7: In some places, McDonald’s is more than a restaurant—it’s a place where people meet, study, or work. Is this common where you live?

8: Do large global chains help or hurt small local restaurants?

9: How do you think fast-food restaurants will change in the next 20 years?

1. branch out

to expand into new markets or activities

2. roll out

to introduce a new product or service

3. phase out

to gradually stop using or offering something

4. cash in on

to take advantage of an opportunity to make money

5. brand loyalty

when customers consistently prefer one brand over others

6. mass-market appeal

something designed to attract a very large number of people