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Scanxiety over QR Menus

06-Mar-25 18:00

Scanxiety over QR Menus

Uncle Kentang sparked debate after calling out restaurants for sidelining seniors who struggle with digital ordering. Some say printed menus should always be an option, while others argue it's time to adapt. So we ask listeners: Are QR code menus a smart convenience or an unnecessary hassle? And beyond menus, what else has technology made worse?

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Produced by: Evening Edition

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Sharaad Kuttan


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Categories:  controversiesculturefoodtechnology

Tags:  qr menudining inrobot waitersmalaysian restaurantsprinted menustechnological advancementsmodern convenienceqr codes on chinachatbotsuncle kentangmodern technologyhuman interactionservice taxcommunicationcustomer service





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