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A group of teens walks into McDonald's on a Friday night. They start speaking loudly, tossing napkins around, and taking up several tables without ordering any food. Some customers nearby look uncomfortable and a staff member politely asks them to quiet down.

• I got it ...

• I'm confused ...

What is an appropriate way to act in a public restaurant like McDonald's?

• Speak loudly and throw things

• Be respectful, keep your voice down and avoid causing disturbances

• Take as many tables as possible, even if you don't plan to order

• Ignore everyone around you

When a staff member asks the group to quiet down, how should they respond?

• Ignore the staff member

• Get louder to annoy the staff

• Apologize and lower their voices

• Tell the staff member to leave them along

If the group doesn't want to buy anything, what should they do?

• Take a seat and wait for their friends who might come later

• Leave the tables free for paying customers

• Sit at a table and play loud music

• Complain about the prices

Why is it important to consider other customers' comfort in a shared space?

• To avoid being asked to leave

• To show respect and consideration for others

• Because people might be watching

• It isn't important at all

What is a good way to handle frustration if the group feels they're being treated unfairly?

• Yell at the staff

• Calmly express concerns to the manager

• Continue being loud to show defiance

• Leave without saying anything