There is nothing wrong in asking questions and you are right; if you don't ask for something you probably won't get it.
The next time you go out for food and the waitress says, "what would like?" keep your mouth shut and see what you end up getting to eat if anyone thinks my premise is wrong.

Most business owners will do whatever they can in order to be accepted in the community where they are located. They most likely located there for a reason and that generally is to have the support of the locals. So when you mentioned that his clientele were messing the area up he did the right thing in making sure his employees cleaned up after them.

That round about video is funny as hell, make sure you request one with several light poles around it to keep the flying cars down.
Have a good one,
Sult