lunchtime frustrations

i went through a drive-thru for lunch today. it's a place between my house & work that has the best fast-food hamburger & fries. and while they're generally very competent, today's interaction went something like this:


drive-thru gal: thanks for choosing (name of restaurant). can i take your order?

me: yes, i'd like a #1 with cheese, no onion - with a rootbeer to drink.

dtg: one moment, please.

-- pause --

different drive-thru gal: hi, i'm sorry. what would you like today?

me: a #1 with cheese, no onion - with a rootbeer, please.

ddtg: with what to drink?

me: a rootbeer, please?

ddtg: okay. and did you want everything on your cheeseburger?

me: no onion, please.

-- longer pause --

ddtg: i'm sorry. would you repeat your order?

me: i'd like a #1 with cheese, no onion - with a rootbeer to drink.

ddtg: okay, that'll be $5.50 at the window. thanks!


i think i should take it as a hint to go grocery shopping & stop eating fast food.