No, I do not want the large coke for ten cents more

I have the opposite problem with one fast food joint I go to (Bojangles'). I have to specifically request light ice. If I don't, they basically fill up the cup with ice, then put soda in it, which means you get about three drams worth of beverage. And they used to charge, albeit less than full price, for refills.

Otherwise, I agree with pretty much everything else in this thread. Even the stuff that contradicts the other stuff.