"1. Takeout, takeout, takeout. ... At that point, with the delivery charges, tips, and fees, why not just take a book and go sit at the actual restaurant? The food would be better and you’d be getting an “experience” along with it for your money. But I know the point is convenience, even if I don’t understand it."
The guy is mathematically challenged. "Take out" (and he means delivery, "take out" can just be stopping by KFC on the way home from work) costs LESS typically.
Sure, you might pay a few bucks for a delivery fee. And you'll probably tip the driver a couple of bucks on top of that.
So for a $60 delivery meal for 4 people, you might pay $7 or $8 in fees and tips.
But you eat that same meal in the restaurant, and you pay $9 or $12 in tips. That's already more than you pay for the delivery. On top of that, you have to burn gas to get to the restaurant, if it's not right in your neigborhood, that's probably a few dollars more.
So why not read your book in the comfort of your home, rather than in a loud restaurant, and save money as well?