Window Problems

I used to have a 1991 Honda Accord. That put her at about 2 years younger than I was, so I wasn't too surprised when she started falling apart. One of the most irritating things that happened was the windows locking. It happened two or three times. One, it was spring, and it was raining. I had to have trash bags in at least two windows to keep rain from getting in the car. Another time it happened it was summer, and the windows got stuck in the up position. Talk about ironic.


One thing I tried not to do while my windows were broken was go through a fast food drive-thru. I always went inside, 1- because it was easier and 2- because I was kind of embarrassed. I mean, I know these things happen, so I can't really get too upset if you don't feel embarrassed about it.


There's not a law (at least I'm pretty sure there's not) saying that you can't go through the drive-thru if your window's broken, but if you do here are a few tips to follow:


1) When you pull up, pull up just a little past the speaker. If you pull too far the speaker will beep like you pulled off and we won't hear your order and then you'll come to the window mad.


1A) Or if it's just your driver's window that's stuck up, you can always have the person in the back seat order.


2) After pulling past the speaker, open your door. When you open your door you should be looking right at the speaker, and we should be able to hear you.


3) Speak loudly (without yelling) and clearly. Don't get frustrated or miffed if we have to ask you to repeat yourself a couple of times. You want us to get your order right, don't you?


4) After you finish placing your order and get your total, pull up to just a little past the window. This way, when you open your door you should just be able to lean back and stick your arm out and the window should be right there.


4A) Please open your door all the way. Don't just try and stick your wrist out the door. That makes it very difficult to not only give you your change, but your drinks and food as well. And it makes it very hard to hear your response to any questions we have, such as if you want sauces or forks.


4B) Please have your money ready. It's difficult enough as it is without you taking the time to get out of your car and into your backseat.


5) If you do need to get out of your car to pay us, please let us know. If you don't, it kind of looks like someone's comin' at us and we'll shut the window.


5A) Don't stand creepin' in the window while you wait for your change. It's just... well... creepy. If you start looking around inside it looks like you're trying to get the layout and see how many people we have, and we start to get worried.




So that was easy enough, right?


Thank you, and have a nice day!