Fast Food

12 Drive-Thru Etiquette Rules Everyone Should Know By Emily Sharkis Nov. 10, 2025 4:40 pm EST

Picture this: You're at the Wendy's drive-thru. You pull up to the speaker with zero clue what you, or the seven other people in your car, want to eat. You're blasting "Party Rock Anthem" and can't decide between a Baconator or chicken nuggets. What's wrong with this picture? You seem to be missing any drive-thru etiquette.

Drive-thrus have undoubtedly made the food pickup experience easier, and their popularity has skyrocketed since the mid-20th century. We can actually thank In-N-Out for the rise in fast food drive-thru chains . However, their convenience is often only worth it when all parties cooperate properly. No one wants to be stuck in a line behind indecisive car

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