[The Truth Will Make You Free]

It's not this way overseas. In Kiev the McDonald's are packed with young people. Now the burgers do taste much better. But the prices are a bit high compared to Ukrainian restaurant, which we prefer. Even when the currency dropped 50% compared to the dollar, the young people still went.

About a decade ago, I asked a teenager at a Moscow McDonald's if she liked McDonald's. She replied with obvious enthusiasm "We love McDonald's."

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What surprised me over in Europe is how huge KFC is over there, especially Poland.

[bgill]

Our German exchange student said they charged for the condiments. He loved going to restaurants here just for free condiments and free soft drink refills. And the Texas sized steaks!