So I went to MacDonalds. Now the women, well woman and girl, in my life would tell you that I wouldn't take much persuasion to do that, but actually I was looking for something more authentic to eat. However the internet won out, because I wanted to Skype the family. It is simply wonderful to be able to see them as well as speak to them.
It doesn't matter what the quality of the food is, Maccky D's are selling relationship time. And that is always a winner.
I have been writing on covenant today. We were created for it. Made for love (in its fullest sense). Relationships matter and being away from them makes you realise how much. It's true with people, and it's true with God... not that you ever have to be away from Him, thank goodness.
Yes I know, but when you go to Mac's and the family all get their ipods out to connect with the world...... then the 'local' ie me ends up drinking coffee in silence..... mmm
ReplyDeletebtw we do a Mac breakfast to get out of the house with two teen kids
it's also how they get all the sales reps in their, 'cos their bosses are too mean to buy them a broadband connection.
ReplyDeleteYou should be in branding... "Maccy D's are selling relationship time. And that is always a winner" is a really profound insight - I suspect they did it for customer convenience, or to get the kids in, or because the competitors do... but to consider being able the means to reach loved ones... I wonder if they thought of that.
ReplyDeleteThe more I ponder, though, the more I believe it. We are massively 'love-poor' in our society, and anywhere that offers a hint of it at little or no cost becomes extremely popular.... the problem is, methinks, that because we are illiterate in the languages of love we fail to realise that there is usually a cost and shy away from places which are up front about it.
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