Simple mistakes 37. Not knowing what carry-out (pick-up) means. Once in a while, a customer doesn't understand the meaning of carry-out. They order carry-out and complain when it doesn't arrive at their home. Carry-out means you drive to the store and get it yourself. It has the same meaning as pick-up. You pick it up at the store. Delivery means it gets delivered to your house. Please understand the difference. Last updated: August 7, 2008