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6th Aug 2026

No, I Don't Want to Scan A QR Code To Read Your Menu

You know that feeling when you sit down at a restaurant and you’re handed a menu that’s seen better days? Yeah, I totally get it. I'm not here to judge that ketchup stain or the coffee ring on the corner. For me, there's something comforting about holding a good old-fashioned paper menu. It’s part of the whole dining experience! You can almost feel the history behind it, like it’s been through countless meals just like yours. I understand why restaurants are opting for QR codes—it's cheaper, easier to update, and let’s be honest, who doesn’t love saving a few bucks? But here’s the thing: I’ve got enough screen time in my life as it is. When I’m out to eat, I want to disconnect. I want to flip through a menu, not swipe through my phone. So, no thank you, I’m not scanning any QR codes. What about you? How do you feel about this trend? Hit me up on my site, jamesabrown.net, I’d love to hear your take on it!



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This is the Daily note from jamesabrown.net no, I would not like to scan the QR code to read your menu on my phone.

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When I sit down at a restaurant, I want a menu I can hold.

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I don't care that it's bent or ketchup or coffee has been spilt on it once or twice or 10 times.

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It's a restaurant.

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It happens.

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It's part of the experience.

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I understand why restaurants do this.

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Paper costs money and websites are easier to update.

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But I have enough reasons to look at my phone.

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Dining out was not supposed to be one of them.

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So no, I would not like to scan the QR code to read your menu on my phone.

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What do you think of all this, and have you experienced this?

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Let me know on jamesabrown.net on that note.

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I'm James A.

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Brown and as always, be well.

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Thank you very much.

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