I'm embarassed to say a trip to MacDonald's has caused me pedantic grief.

[ChaosTrulyReigns]

The trip was rare and under duress.

[double] [with] [fries]

So, after ordering the meals, the charming young man behind the counter manages to grunt at me

"What drink?"

, I think, shouldn't that be "Which drink (would you like)?".

Now, I know I'm right, I always am, but I can't articulate why my way is correct.

Please help me understand.

Or maybe 'What would you like to drink?'

I agree that 'what drink?' sounds just rude! I can't articulate it either - tired and sore at the moment.

Ahem. I think you'll find it's McDonald's...

Given that their current catchphrase is 'I'm lovin' it', I think you're totally being unreasonable to expect anything better!

PMSL @ Macdonalds. Chaos is clearly showing her McD's virgin status

There was a 'what/which' thread on here a while ago. Most thought 'what' was the way to go, but, like you, I've always been a 'which' person. Ah, the joys of an ever-evolving language.

Now this is interesting. I have actually looked this up. Apparently:

"Basically, the use of "which" implies a choice of a few (up to about four) options."

whereas

"What" introduces a more general question, where the options are numerous."

So unless there was a near-infinite choice of drinks you were right!

And there is an active thread using 'what' right now. Correctly, according to mollymawk's reserach.

Ahha, good explanation.

at incorrect spelling on pedantic thread.

Ah feck it, not knowing how to spell McDonald's should be celebrated.

You cynic SwearyMary.

[wunk]

What about not knowing how to spell embarrassed? (See the title of the thread.)

Sorry, I'm just enjoying the novelty of finding the Pedants' Corner. It feels like it was made for me.

This thread reminds me of this old Onion article

It's the first rule of Pedants' Corner enjoying.

there's a leaflet at McDonald's telling you about the food they sell and what its nutritional value is.

It clearly states that the Veggie Burger is not suitable for vegetarians.

what, exactly, would be the point of selling it, then???