Changing tack here, if I may.
Does anyone else get irritated by people saying ‘Can I get..x,y,z’ in a cafe or restaurant?
‘Can I get a double espresso to go’ no need the girl serving you will get it for you. Or
‘Can I get a double cheeseburger with fries’ “sure, help yourself, the buns are warming in the oven and the cheese squares are in the fridge. Next!”
Whatever happened to ‘I’d like a double espresso to take away please’ or ‘could I have a double cheeseburger and fries please’.
Is it just me?