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Should You Tip at Sonic’s Drive-Thru?

Grabbed a double smash burger at Sonic today—honestly, not bad. But here’s the thing: when I paid, the screen flashed a tip option. I tossed in $2, thinking, hey, maybe the staff rely on tips like servers do. But as I pulled out, I noticed a drive-thru lane. Now I’m stuck wondering: are we supposed to tip at the drive-thru too? I mean, I’ve never tipped at McDonald’s or KFC. Does Sonic expect something different just because they have carhops? Not trying to be stingy, but if there’s no actual carhop running out in roller skates, does the tip still make sense? Next time, I might just hit the drive-thru and skip the tip guilt altogether. Is this just an American thing, or are drive-thru tips becoming a thing everywhere? Genuinely curious how everyone else handles this. #FoodieThoughts #TippingCulture #SonicDriveThru #Food #Foodie

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Why Some Restaurant Dishes Are Just Unbeatable

Ever wondered why some foods just taste better at a restaurant, no matter how hard you try at home? For me, it’s all about the equipment. Take pizza, for example. That perfectly blistered, chewy crust? It’s the magic of a brick oven reaching temperatures your home oven can only dream of. Or think about the crispy, juicy fried chicken from your favorite spot. They use pressure cooker deep fryers that lock in moisture and crisp up the skin in a way that’s almost impossible to replicate with a regular pot of oil. I used to believe with enough practice, I could match restaurant quality. But after a few soggy pizzas and lackluster fried chicken attempts, I realized: sometimes, it’s not about skill—it’s about the tools. It makes me appreciate those special meals out even more. Anyone else have a dish they’ve surrendered to the pros? #FoodieThoughts #HomeCooking #RestaurantMagic #KitchenGear #FoodLovers #Food #Cooking

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