Just curious about this. I heard today that fast food places are asking their customers when they [View all]

[Frustratedlady]

drive through to pick up their order if they'd like to add a tip. These are national chains, for the most part.

One very busy restaurant is now charging $5 for each carryout. For Styrofoam? It's not as though they need to serve us or wash our dishes/silverware/glasses. This extra charge isn't for pricey containers or bags. They don't deliver it to your vehicle.

I'm for raising the minimum wage as it's been too low for too many years. But I also feel it is time for restaurants to start paying their wait staff what they deserve and not rely on tips. I tip because I feel sorry for the waiters, since restaurants don't pay much in wages and rely on tips to make up the difference. That's one thing for a sit-down restaurant, but a drive thru?

Am I behind the times? Is it throughout the country or just in our area.