'Survivors' of bad restaurants literally traumatised, researchers say

Poor food and rude waiters can create a restaurant experience that is literally traumatic, scientists have discovered.

'Survivors' of bad restaurants literally traumatised, researchers say

Poor food and rude waiters can create a restaurant experience that is literally traumatic, scientists have discovered.

A US study of almost a million restaurant ratings by diners found that the language of “bad” reviews was strikingly similar to that used by people recalling terrorist attacks or horrific accidents.

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