I went to order Chinese takeout for the family from doordash. Wow!! We do not do delivery but had company over and didn’t feel like going out to get it. The order came to $89 for 2 menu items and fried rice. Nope, not going to happen. The order came to $51 when I picked it up at the restaurant. $38 in fees and suggested tip. Whoa 🤯 oh, and when I am picking and paying for the takeout they ask me for tip for the kitchen staff.

I get home and I noticed that the restaurant changed its containers to smaller sized containers. Talk about Shrinkflation.

It’s crazy how ridiculous it has gotten with excessive fees, over zealous tip pandering, and Shrinkflation in one’s quest for Chinese takeout.

I curious how extreme it has gotten. what have you experienced?

Btw, I noticed that Doordash’s suggested tip algorithm also encompasses the fees & taxes when suggesting a tip. I always the tip is calculated based on food and drinks??