So, you're too good to acknowledge me?

[raudf]

Between a touch of the shy and a softer, higher voice, it's a pain to deal with the drive through. I can often pitch it properly to be heard over the speaker, only to be nearly drowned out at the window. But usually all the person at the window wants is a friendly acknowledgement, which even if I can't be heard, I provide with a smile and a bob of the head in greeting. So far, no one has taken offense to it.

However, on those rare events that I can be heard, I always use my manners. Brightens days, especially mine!

[RealUnimportant]

The only thing I'd say could be "wrong" with the OP's approach is the order of the sentence. Asking for money then asking a question (even if it's just a social pleasantry) confuses the poor SCs, as they can't think of two things at the same time. Some of them have enough difficulty thinking of one thing at a time!