Which of the Following Mistakes Did McDonald's Make When It

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following mistakes did McDonald's make when it printed takeout bags decorated with flags from around the world?

• A) The bags showed a pair of hands holding a flag in a way that customers in some cultures would interpret as an obscene gesture.
• B) The bags showed a Saudi flag, which depicts holy scripture from the Koran. The Saudis were offended because these bags would be thrown out.
• C) The writing on the bags was in English, which offended numerous nonnative speakers.
• D) All responses are correct.

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