Asking for a water cup and then stealing a soda is something a 13 year old does under the misconception that nobody ever thought of doing it before.
I will sometimes buy a soda, take the cup and fill it with water. Have not been caught stealing water so far.
the homeless do that at the Jack In The Box I know of in downtown. The employees cant not just say no or FU, because they know it’s not coming from their pockets anyway. In addition, to avoid potential violence from these clowns.
Some JITB restos’ though get smart and shut off the machines when they know there are paying customers like me..