How many of y’all make sure to tip food delivery drivers? How many won’t do so?
Why or why not?
Most places have a delivery fee, do you assume that goes to the drivers? Do you assume they make a decent wage, and feel that your tip won’t make or break them? Do you assume that all they do is deliver and they have no other responsibilities so they don’t deserve it?
I tip them, and tip them well.
I was a bartender for many, many years so I imagine the service industry mentality will never leave me.
While we are on the subject, UBER and LYFT drivers should be tipped as well. I have several friends who drive for these companies and it's mind boggling how few actually tip them.
I tip the pizza delivery guy/gal.Quote:
Originally Posted by TemptationTammie
I do not use any other food delivery service as part of the experience for me is the ambience. If I just want the food I will pick it up myself.
There may be exceptions but for the most part the delivery fee goes to the compahy providing the delivery and NOT the delivery person. I hope people are aware of that when deciding.
You would be surprised at how many feel that the delivery fee is a tip. But you are correct that it goes to the company and not the driver.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ben Rhimene
Pizza delivery drivers can make $4.25-4.50 per hour from my experience. Most people assume they make a regular wage because of their help wanted ads claiming $12-15, but that depends on customers tipping.
I agree because they are offering a service and most service providers, and in most industries they get well below minimum wage because the company feels that tips will make up for it. But that isn’t always the case.Quote:
Originally Posted by Berry Skyes
I was a delivery driver back in the day. I always tip at least 20%. More during this pandemic.
I don’t tip period because there are no food delivery services in the bunker complex area. You want to eat out...you got to drive to them and bring it back to your place yourself.
No
I rarely use food delivery services because I have trust issues especially when it comes to food and would prefer for a minimal amount of people to come into contact with my food before it gets to me. The few times I have used these services I did tip the driver and wish I had not as my order was wrong or had various items missing.
That assumes the delivery person was the cause of the screw-up and not the restaurant. I believe the delivery people view their job as delivering the package from point A to point B. I have NEVER seen a delivery service perform a quality control check; they grab the bag and go. Another reason I avoid delivery services.Quote:
Originally Posted by Midniteluvher
same! and i don't blame you. i never order food delivery, ever!Quote:
Originally Posted by Midniteluvher
i only trust my own food preparations. but 'if' i ever did order food delivery i would tip well.
The only food delivery I use is the local pizza places. I tip them well, but always in cash. I don't want to put it on a card and have them have to claim it.