i think that argument during the beginning of covid held a lot of weight. i think that argument still holds weight if you're eating in person, inside. you're exposing yourself to a virus that can cripple you for life for fun, but the waiters just have jobs, you know? but a pickup fee is ridiculous. on delivery, i pay 20% on delivery and sometimes that means that takeout from a restaurant isn't in the cards, and i should get takeout from dominos instead, or cook. just because it's not in your budget doesn't mean it's unreasonable.

This event was actually publicized on the DC subreddit

i'd just give them the $10 in cash. if they live in DC they almost certainly have a smartrip already.