tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post3008881871332269851..comments2024-03-20T02:18:58.950-07:00Comments on Crazy Days and Nights: Make Sure You Tip Your Pizza Delivery Personent lawyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08658046190988387228noreply@blogger.comBlogger128125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-75878032756155543942012-11-08T04:09:01.770-08:002012-11-08T04:09:01.770-08:00Oh this topic again! It's always fun to see pe...Oh this topic again! It's always fun to see people justify why they shouldn't tip. And I understand other countries don't do it this way, but if I'm traveling to another country on vacation, I typically want to fall in line to what is "customary" in that country, but that's just me.<br /><br /> I waited tables in college and even before that, I've almost ALWAYS tipped at least 20%. Even when I was a secretary (and made no money) ;-) <br /><br />I think the reason wait staff service industry is paid so little is b/c that means employers are paying them for the service they provide to ensure they are getting good servers. Good service = good tips, in theory, although we all know that's often not what happens. From a restaurant owner standpoint, I guess this is how he/she keeps the costs low. Not all restaurants are created equal and someone working at a diner isn't taking home the same tips as someone in fine dining. <br /><br />On the flip side you CAN make a ton of money waiting tables. I know people that have quit their office jobs to do it full time b/c they made more money waiting tables. I know many teachers who do it in the summer to supplement their income.<br /><br />@therealjadedentrepreneur - I had to laugh at your rant, which is one I've given to low tippers before. :)<br /><br /><br />Lelaina Piercehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14716872075072627386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-45106853527978753152012-11-07T13:42:05.133-08:002012-11-07T13:42:05.133-08:00It's nice hearing from folks from Switzerland,...It's nice hearing from folks from Switzerland, Australia, and the other developed nations where living wages are mandatory. It's sad to think so many Americans think the U.S. is by far the bast place on earth, yet we're just fine with paying people less than $3.00/hr and then complain that they aren't doing enough to take care of themselves. This should be an embarrassment for any American.FalseProfithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02284691851546030505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-38026356323817986572012-11-07T03:37:43.958-08:002012-11-07T03:37:43.958-08:00Yeah I must be 'ignorant' or whatever the ...Yeah I must be 'ignorant' or whatever the buzzword is for people who disagree, but I'm from Podunk town Australia and tipping is not done. whenever I go overseas I rely on the service charge coz I just don't know how its done, when or whatever. I think its up to the govt to make sure workers have a decent min wage so they don't have to beg for money from customers. I've worked in the service industry and I'm not putting down workers. this is a problem for govt and management. and I know nothing about economics so u don't have to tell me that either!plrtz glrbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15227373539651084532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-89807932495490015912012-11-06T22:12:31.413-08:002012-11-06T22:12:31.413-08:00Tipping is not the law in the U.S. but it's on...Tipping is not the law in the U.S. but it's one of those things that, IMO, one *should* always do, like covering your sneeze, using turn signals while driving and flushing after using the toilet. <br /><br />I always tip, 15-20% pre-tax, based on service. If the service really sucks, 10%. I don't think I can recall a time than I have had to make a point of not leaving a gratuity for the server.<br /><br />I always tip delivery drivers because they pay for their own gas, etc., but if the restaurant tacks on a delivery charge I ask if that goes to the driver (normally it doesn't) and I factor that into his her tip. <br /><br />@ cinephreak - I'm just curious. What would you have tipped your server, if you *hadn't* felt guilty? At 20% pre-tax, your server should have been tipped $6.40. If you gave your server a $9.00 grat for a $32.00 bill, that's (if my math is correct) right around 28%. Not astronomical and consider that it makes up, in a very, very small way, for the times that you didn't tip when you should have. <br /><br /><br /><br />Mangohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07965963547538386638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-49749216629465429722012-11-06T21:22:34.324-08:002012-11-06T21:22:34.324-08:00Most people are generous, but there are a very sma...<br />Most people are generous, but there are a very small number of people who just can't give up that five dollars. These are some of the 'takers' in life...Eeekalicioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03168483977906388113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-85997935136197598522012-11-06T21:05:15.816-08:002012-11-06T21:05:15.816-08:00I just checked online, a pizza delivery driver her...I just checked online, a pizza delivery driver here gets around $14/hour plus $1 per drop off. That's a decent wage since most of them are students working night jobs.<br /><br /><br />astrogirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11379289458582214755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-60550912034890873912012-11-06T20:31:22.895-08:002012-11-06T20:31:22.895-08:00Driver are seriously not paid minimum wage. At lea...Driver are seriously not paid minimum wage. At least at my company. I get paid $4-something an hr. Not anywhere near minimum wage. I rely on my tips to make ends meet. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-84409010606728089832012-11-06T19:27:50.191-08:002012-11-06T19:27:50.191-08:00I don't get why one has to tip. It's not ...I don't get why one has to tip. It's not optional? That being said I do always tip because I think people is the food service industry get paid way too little. But I resent that it's not optional. ericaberryyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709666293231353627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-59060038987582572232012-11-06T19:21:14.490-08:002012-11-06T19:21:14.490-08:00It's completely fucked up when everyday citize...It's completely fucked up when everyday citizens have to supplement other people's incomes because their cheap arse employers don't pay them enough.<br /><br />My sales job is simple. If I don't exceed my budget I don't get paid commission, and if i don't make budget at all, I will be managed out of the business. I go above and beyond to make my customers feel special because at the end of the day they can buy their stuff in a number of places, but because of my relationship with them, they choose to buy through me.astrogirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11379289458582214755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-23255630924350434932012-11-06T19:14:37.221-08:002012-11-06T19:14:37.221-08:00All my friends who are servers here in cali at lea...All my friends who are servers here in cali at least make minimum wage ($8) if not more.<br /><br />That being said y'all made me feel so fu**ing guilty I tipped $9 dollars on a $32 dollar bill at Applebees tonight.<br />cinephreakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03420286930410294895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-45556520727888927682012-11-06T18:45:46.679-08:002012-11-06T18:45:46.679-08:00I hear ya. Plus delivery people don't have the...I hear ya. Plus delivery people don't have the chance to interact with customers (as a server would ideally be able to do). They have to drop it off, get paid and then haul ass to the next delivery.<br /><br />I'm not saying don't tip delivery people, I just think some folks may have a view that they are like servers ($2.15/hr) which is completely incorrect.<br /><br />Drivers are paid minimum wage (at least)<br /><br />Servers are not<br /><br />ablakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01644639839191532139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-11348066232817444532012-11-06T18:40:29.154-08:002012-11-06T18:40:29.154-08:00@ABlake I know there is a different pay scale for ...@ABlake I know there is a different pay scale for servers and delivery drivers but they use their own cars. Plus they can only deliver x amount of pizzas an hour. They are not going to make $20.00+ off of 4 or 5 tables. Jennmcnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843845430141547437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-56324908037539973602012-11-06T18:22:03.302-08:002012-11-06T18:22:03.302-08:00@Chilie - LOVE that story about Mary S. That is A...@Chilie - LOVE that story about Mary S. That is AWESOME.<br /><br />My husband & I start at 20% and then will go down to 16% or from 20% based on service. We never NOT tip because we understand that everyone is entitled to a bad day, may be new to their job, they're just the messenger sometimes, etc.Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14887768383205017199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-21957511684700511442012-11-06T18:20:46.165-08:002012-11-06T18:20:46.165-08:00I worked as a waitress all through college and mad...I worked as a waitress all through college and made $2 an hour. I was glad I didn't have to depend entirely on tips to pay my bills b/c the money was unpredictable. I always tip 20% because of that experience. I figure if you're waiting tabes or delivering food, you need the money like I did!Mrswife29https://www.blogger.com/profile/17994568575905543772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-87484280819826371242012-11-06T17:38:18.947-08:002012-11-06T17:38:18.947-08:00Lessons I learned from my parents: Make eye contac...Lessons I learned from my parents: Make eye contact. Say hello. Be polite and say please & thank you. If you make a huge mess, clean it up. Treat others how you would want to be treated. Be thankful for the food, period. <br /><br />I try to incorporate all of this into my daily interactions. I fail a lot because I'm human and I get caught up in mundane bullshit. I feel like I'm going to get flak for this post, but I wish for people to have some compasssion in social situations instead of contempt. yawnathonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17359868533441052499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-76860692883433309942012-11-06T17:09:52.806-08:002012-11-06T17:09:52.806-08:00@Chilie Thanks for posting that story about Mary...@Chilie Thanks for posting that story about Mary Steenburgen - wow, to have seen the look on that woman's face...Eeekalicioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03168483977906388113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-57184012486166418272012-11-06T17:02:21.330-08:002012-11-06T17:02:21.330-08:00Don't get me wrong Jennmcn, I always tip. I un...Don't get me wrong Jennmcn, I always tip. I understand these guys/gals are using their own vehicles, etc.<br /><br />At the same time I think people may be confusing them with servers. <br /><br />Waiters/Waitresses 2.15 hr + tips they have to share at the end of the night (bartender/busboy/hostess etc)<br /><br />Drivers: minimum wage + tipsablakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01644639839191532139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-16736230193485083892012-11-06T16:57:59.667-08:002012-11-06T16:57:59.667-08:00Am I crazy or don't delivery folks make min. w...Am I crazy or don't delivery folks make min. wage?ablakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01644639839191532139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-90776494169484315902012-11-06T16:55:42.552-08:002012-11-06T16:55:42.552-08:00Most servers and bartenders make less than minimum...Most servers and bartenders make less than minimum wage because they do receive tips. At one point, I made 2.36 an hour plus tips. I think it is crass to order take out and not tip. I have given the delivery person $2 or $3 in change that I shook out of every pocket, purse and between the couch cushions. I felt ashamed because it wasn't enough and in change but the delivery person appreciated the effort. I also made it up to them next time.<br /><br />Tip your servers and delivery drivers well people. They remember.Jennmcnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843845430141547437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-42151081682485506552012-11-06T16:49:21.706-08:002012-11-06T16:49:21.706-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.ablakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01644639839191532139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-12172160133623971722012-11-06T16:47:59.834-08:002012-11-06T16:47:59.834-08:00That's too funny, my friend and I were talking...That's too funny, my friend and I were talking about how doctors are often terrible tippers. My friend is married to a doctor, and said that whenever he goes out with his partner and his colleagues, he's often embarrassed by their behaviour. Funny you said thatwhen I was JUST having this conversation haha.pinch weaselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14194824543326107767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-9036164068010575262012-11-06T16:43:46.924-08:002012-11-06T16:43:46.924-08:00@Lucas - why? You realize your loose change at cof...@Lucas - why? You realize your loose change at coffee shops goes directly to the bitchwork-doing broke-ass students on shift at the time, right? Why do the local coffee shop slaves deserve more than the Starbucks slaves? You're punishing the wrong people there. I worked at a Starbucks-like chain in a big city and the extra $200 I made a month from people's loose change was the only reason I could pay my rent.novahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05569582162442384343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-51013467815753601422012-11-06T16:42:57.915-08:002012-11-06T16:42:57.915-08:00I agree. When I've ordered pizza online I'...I agree. When I've ordered pizza online I've included the tip to make it easier. Less hassle if I don't have cash on hand (which I usually don't). If I do have cash at home, then I leave the tip off and give cash to the delivery driver when they arrive. FlirtyChick74https://www.blogger.com/profile/13133007436514809095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-44979724718761002792012-11-06T16:39:17.620-08:002012-11-06T16:39:17.620-08:00Yep, I was going to mention that story, too. Sicke...Yep, I was going to mention that story, too. Sickening. pinch weaselhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14194824543326107767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-35483034551768280062012-11-06T16:16:32.189-08:002012-11-06T16:16:32.189-08:00Here is Washington State there is no server wage, ...Here is Washington State there is no server wage, so wait staff make minimum wage (a bit over $9 an hour) plus tips. I know servers who make more waiting tables than I do working for the state in a job that requires a college degree. As a result I don't feel bad if I get poor service and don't tip. In states where they do have a server wage I ALWAYS tip.<br /><br />I am also more likely to tip generously in a small local business than I am in a chain restaurant (and yes, I know some of them are local franchisees). For example I always add a buck or two to my coffee in a local shop but I never tip at Starbucks.Lucashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01247999979754738405noreply@blogger.com