Keep in mind the fact that you don't have to depend on your local delivery restaurant for all your meal; it makes sense just to get a few dishes sometimes, especially if you want to enjoy preparing most of the meal. Ordering a few things will take a little pressure out of your schedule.

There's no doubt that delivery restaurant food can be expensive, especially if you order out a lot, but keep this in mind: your time is valuable too. It might be worth your while to order in regularly, especially when you're too busy to cook for yourself.

As the customer, you have the right to return to the delivery restaurant any food that arrives at the wrong temperature, or which doesn't otherwise meet your specifications or standards. However, there's no need to be rude about it; be polite, but firm.