ok, so I have a question about delivery tipping
If you order something and it's the same thing you always order (ie: a pizza pie, chicken with broccoli, a burger ok, you get the picture...) but the restaurant increased their prices by, ALOT, then do you have to up the delivery tip because the prices are higher or can you still give them $2-3 for carrying the same exact bag or box to the same exact location?
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It's not the delivery guys fault the place has high prices. It's still the same weight and distance. If you can afford it then don't order from there as much anymore.
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yes, i know its not the delivery guys fault but that's why i'm asking. when you tip in the restaurant you tip based on the bill (usually 20% and that could be for a steak at the diner for $12 or a steak at peter lugars for $50 and it's the sane weight and the waiter delivers the steak to the same table..right? Just askin but do you guys see my point?
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you could increase your tip relative to the prices.
...please don't take it out on the delivery guys
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I don't see how giving the delivery guy the same (reasonable) tip is "taking it out" on them. I've never based delivery tip on a percentage, anyway. I usually factor distance, weather, amount (weight) of food, speediness, etc...
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Management may pay the delivery guys less on the assumption that they'll make more in tips.
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well, if we have to pay more for our food, etc., it's safe to say the delivery guy has to pay more for his food etc.
...unless this recession becomes so huge that we end up with deflation. In which case only those who put their money in a mattress in the Spring of 2008 win.
Likewise, if it gets so bad that the delivery guy starts getting fewer delivery, he's likely to suffer. Should we tip more then?
I'd like to think a delivery guy makes about $9 an hour (this might be delusional). So I'd like to think that me giving him $3 on a $16 order of lo mein is fair if it took him around 20 min to get to my apt and back. ...I'd like to assume he gets a new delivery the moment he returns to the restaurant. -
in my mind delivery tipping does not go by the cost of the order it goes by the effort involved.
so if you usually give $3 it's fine to keep that level even if the restaurant increases prices.
Obviously you tack on a bit more for large orders and inclement weather. -
whynot_31 wrote:
sorry, whynot. delusional. i think a lot of the local places in PS have delivery guys working strictly for tips. i know one restaurant that won't be named that basically uses whatever day laborer shows up that day. (and i'm sure this is happening a whole lot).
I'd like to think a delivery guy makes about $9 an hour (this might be delusional).
which is not to say we should be paying them more because they work for cheap people. i don't know that there is a good solution. -
WhyFi wrote: I don't see how giving the delivery guy the same (reasonable) tip is "taking it out" on them. I've never based delivery tip on a percentage, anyway. I usually factor distance, weather, amount (weight) of food, speediness, etc...
I'm with you. I would tip more for a two dollar taco that some dude dashed through a two mile snow storm than I would for a thirty dollar sushi platter that came from the restaurant across the street on a pleasant spring day. -
brooklynpotter wrote: [quote=whynot_31]
sorry, whynot. delusional. i think a lot of the local places in PS have delivery guys working strictly for tips. i know one restaurant that won't be named that basically uses whatever day laborer shows up that day. (and i'm sure this is happening a whole lot).
I'd like to think a delivery guy makes about $9 an hour (this might be delusional).
which is not to say we should be paying them more because they work for cheap people. i don't know that there is a good solution.
my math assumes they get paid only in tips ...three deliveries an hour, at three $ a delivery.
the fault in my math is that it assumes that as soon as they get back, they go out another delivery, eg. they are always working. -
ah, i didn't see where your math came from... is this why they always run like hell up the steps?
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I once read a New York Magazine article about NYC delivery men make $1.75 an hour. I thought it to be a really cool look at their world... Check it out.
http://nymag.com/news/features/35540/ -
I tip 15-20% (generally my bill is between 20 and 30 bucks no matter where I go - my boyfriend and I are cheap), and then if it's snowing or raining, I tip a buck or two on top of that. Friends of mine used to deliver food, and I just can't stomach tipping 2 bucks on a $20 tab. Every delivery person should get AT LEAST $3-4/trip, no matter what. I was a server for many years and NEVER saw a delivery person make an hourly beyond tips.
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yes, I assume that they only make tips.
I assume that many lawsuits like this could be filed, but they end up only going after restraurants who might be able to pay the sanctions.
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rebekkah4 wrote: I tip 15-20% (generally my bill is between 20 and 30 bucks no matter where I go - my boyfriend and I are cheap), and then if it's snowing or raining, I tip a buck or two on top of that. Friends of mine used to deliver food, and I just can't stomach tipping 2 bucks on a $20 tab. Every delivery person should get AT LEAST $3-4/trip, no matter what. I was a server for many years and NEVER saw a delivery person make an hourly beyond tips.
i feel the same about most deliveries. but i constantly order from the restaurant down the block. it's hard to give $4 for the guy walking a block.
(and why are no chicks delivering? ) -
About no female delivery people - I had a female friend who was a delivery person for a time and found herself in CRAZY unsafe situations. Think about it - you're going to a stranger's house (this was in Chicago, where many of the apartments were in row houses, not big apartment buildings with nice well-lit lobbies), you are carrying some amount of cash in small bills (to give change), with the HOPE that the recipient of the food will A) have enough money to pay for the food and give you tip,
not be sleazy, C) not rob you and D) not be a crazy madman who assaults you or worse. My friend certainly delivered to plenty of fine homes, where the people met her in the front door so she didn't have to come in, but she also had a few too many run-ins with shady people who either didn't have money or tried to get her to come into the apartment. I do think that robberies can happen to anyone, at any time, but I think the restaurant is putting its female delivery people in potentially really messed up situations, which is why they tend to hire men.
I hear you that you don't want to pay $4 to the delivery guy for walking down the block, BUT, if it's just down the block, and you don't want to pay, you can always pick it up yourself. Not to be short about it, but shit costs money, and if you don't want to pay, then don't get the food delivered. -
I'm with a few people above - I usually base it more on distance, weather, etc. Speaking of that, I got Zaytoons delivered the other night. All the way from St Marks & Vanderbilt (or whatever it is). I had no idea they would deliver to me all the way down on 7th St! thought that was pretty far, so I tipped extra.
Recently we were having construction done so our front door was wide open while the guys were working and I guess the delivery guy didn't know what to do so he just came into the house - he must have knocked on every bedroom door (5 of them) because I'm the last one at the top and I opened my bedroom door on the 3rd floor and there he was. Last thing I expected to see standing in front of my bathroom was the delivery guy. I think I tipped him extra because it was funny. -
When we get delivery, the guy rarely has just our order. They are always looking through the tickets to make sure to give us the right order. When we lived in a building with around 15 apartments, lots of times there were multiple orders in our building being made at that time. My point is that delivery guys at busy places probably have plenty more than 3 tip opportunities per hour, though I'm not saying this is reason to tip less.
We tend to get more delivery when the weather makes us not want to leave the house, so tip well, but still based on distance, etc. If I'm willing to spend the money on take-out vs cooking a bowl of spaghetti, I'm pretty happy to give a good tip on my pizza delivered in the pouring rain or sleet. -
When we get delivery, the guy rarely has just our order. They are always looking through the tickets to make sure to give us the right order. When we lived in a building with around 15 apartments, lots of times there were multiple orders in our building being made at that time. My point is that delivery guys at busy places probably have plenty more than 3 tip opportunities per hour, though I'm not saying this is reason to tip less.
We tend to get more delivery when the weather makes us not want to leave the house, so tip well, but still based on distance, etc. If I'm willing to spend the money on take-out vs cooking a bowl of spaghetti, I'm pretty happy to give a good tip on my pizza delivered in the pouring rain or sleet. -
I generally tip very well. I once saw a delivery guy late in the evening in a midst of a major snow-storm, riding his bicycle to deliver pizza, and made myself a promise to always tip above average.
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I generally tip very well. I once saw a delivery guy late in the evening in a midst of a major snow-storm, riding his bicycle to deliver pizza, and made myself a promise to always tip above average.
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I would think that the pleasure of bringing you food, to your door, regardless of distance or silly weather patters should be enough reward for any man or woman.
As native Americans we have the right to enjoy General Tso's Chicken, a white pizza, or even TWO white pizzas delivered to our door, anytime, under any conditions... I don't know about yous, but my take out menus say "free delivery"... now, I don't need to get Martin Luther King up in da house to let ya'll know what free means.
Also, there seems to be some implication above that there my be "un-Americans" delivering food to our doors. Personally, I like mexicans to deliver my tacos and such, straight asians to bring me rice, and when I order pizza I expect none other than Super Mario (or Luigi on a busy night) himself to roll in with pockets full of change... I'll tip for that.
Anyway, this is a really good thread. It's an intricate debate/discussion and I'm glad to see some of our best and brightest are shedding light on the issue of time, distance, space, climate considerations, and sheer volume of food. One day we will solve this pressing issue. -
I would think that the pleasure of bringing you food, to your door, regardless of distance or silly weather patters should be enough reward for any man or woman.
As native Americans we have the right to enjoy General Tso's Chicken, a white pizza, or even TWO white pizzas delivered to our door, anytime, under any conditions... I don't know about yous, but my take out menus say "free delivery"... now, I don't need to get Martin Luther King up in da house to let ya'll know what free means.
Also, there seems to be some implication above that there my be "un-Americans" delivering food to our doors. Personally, I like mexicans to deliver my tacos and such, straight asians to bring me rice, and when I order pizza I expect none other than Super Mario (or Luigi on a busy night) himself to roll in with pockets full of change... I'll tip for that.
Anyway, this is a really good thread. It's an intricate debate/discussion and I'm glad to see some of our best and brightest are shedding light on the issue of time, distance, space, climate considerations, and sheer volume of food. One day we will solve this pressing issue. -
I usually tip around $4-$5 - if I don't want to tip, I pick it up myself - I do that when it's a place that's really close
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I usually tip around $4-$5 - if I don't want to tip, I pick it up myself - I do that when it's a place that's really close
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Drunken Revival wrote: I would think that the pleasure of bringing you food, to your door, regardless of distance or silly weather patters should be enough reward for any man or woman.
Are you drunk already?
As native Americans we have the right to enjoy General Tso's Chicken, a white pizza, or even TWO white pizzas delivered to our door, anytime, under any conditions... I don't know about yous, but my take out menus say "free delivery"... now, I don't need to get Martin Luther King up in da house to let ya'll know what free means.
Also, there seems to be some implication above that there my be "un-Americans" delivering food to our doors. Personally, I like mexicans to deliver my tacos and such, straight asians to bring me rice, and when I order pizza I expect none other than Super Mario (or Luigi on a busy night) himself to roll in with pockets full of change... I'll tip for that.
Anyway, this is a really good thread. It's an intricate debate/discussion and I'm glad to see some of our best and brightest are shedding light on the issue of time, distance, space, climate considerations, and sheer volume of food. One day we will solve this pressing issue. -
Drunken Revival wrote: I would think that the pleasure of bringing you food, to your door, regardless of distance or silly weather patters should be enough reward for any man or woman.
Are you drunk already?
As native Americans we have the right to enjoy General Tso's Chicken, a white pizza, or even TWO white pizzas delivered to our door, anytime, under any conditions... I don't know about yous, but my take out menus say "free delivery"... now, I don't need to get Martin Luther King up in da house to let ya'll know what free means.
Also, there seems to be some implication above that there my be "un-Americans" delivering food to our doors. Personally, I like mexicans to deliver my tacos and such, straight asians to bring me rice, and when I order pizza I expect none other than Super Mario (or Luigi on a busy night) himself to roll in with pockets full of change... I'll tip for that.
Anyway, this is a really good thread. It's an intricate debate/discussion and I'm glad to see some of our best and brightest are shedding light on the issue of time, distance, space, climate considerations, and sheer volume of food. One day we will solve this pressing issue. -
You know what Long Time Sloper? You're right. I think I need to explain my comments. Let me give it a whirl:
This post smacks of underlying racism, of white guilt, of collusion. Oh, it's subtle, but it's there. Perhaps I'm wrong, but the gist is this: white people talking amongst themselves about how much money to give to immigrants for performing the, often dangerous, job of bringing aforementioned white people their food.
Am I wrong? Tell me I'm wrong here.
Want some tipping tips:
1) bigger the better - nobody ever thought worse of you for leaving a big, fat, tip
2) tip whatever the fuck you want. If it makes you feel better about taking years off a man's life because you can't walk 4 blocks for fried rice then give him four bucks. Tipping is kinda personal and nobody gives a real crap what you tip aside from the guy putting the cash in his pocket...
Frankly, I don't think he really gives a shit what you tip him either... $2, $4, it's about volume for him - not your extra $.50 on a $17.50 ticket.
Anyway, this rant is meant for everyone - no need to defend yourselves... I realize some of you got caught on a seemingly innocent thread.
AND, what's more.... shit gotta jet, my Veggie Stir Fry is at the door and I'm STARVING. -
You know what Long Time Sloper? You're right. I think I need to explain my comments. Let me give it a whirl:
This post smacks of underlying racism, of white guilt, of collusion. Oh, it's subtle, but it's there. Perhaps I'm wrong, but the gist is this: white people talking amongst themselves about how much money to give to immigrants for performing the, often dangerous, job of bringing aforementioned white people their food.
Am I wrong? Tell me I'm wrong here.
Want some tipping tips:
1) bigger the better - nobody ever thought worse of you for leaving a big, fat, tip
2) tip whatever the fuck you want. If it makes you feel better about taking years off a man's life because you can't walk 4 blocks for fried rice then give him four bucks. Tipping is kinda personal and nobody gives a real crap what you tip aside from the guy putting the cash in his pocket...
Frankly, I don't think he really gives a shit what you tip him either... $2, $4, it's about volume for him - not your extra $.50 on a $17.50 ticket.
Anyway, this rant is meant for everyone - no need to defend yourselves... I realize some of you got caught on a seemingly innocent thread.
AND, what's more.... shit gotta jet, my Veggie Stir Fry is at the door and I'm STARVING. -
I think the Domino's creed holds true, even for city folk:
The longer the driveway the smaller the tip.
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