Tipping A Delivery Guy

At one point or the other, you must have wondered, “how much should I tip?”. No need to worry, because we are here to solve this confusion. We understand that tipping a delivery guy is not always simple, sometimes you might have an awful experience or just not received the desired product. To comprehend the tipping process, one must know the answer to why should I tip?

Why Tipping Is Must

We got to pay the delivery lads some respect! I mean they are hitting out the streets when our lazy asses can’t get off the couch. The primary source of income for the food delivery drivers is by earning more tips. They are paid a minimum or less wage. Sometimes they even have to pay the difference if their tip and hourly wages are not up to their minimum wage. I know, it ain’t fair.

But to amend it up some of the restaurants now charge a delivery fee, depending on the location of the food delivered to safeguard the drivers from paying through their pockets. But if the delivery guy is getting the minimum wage including tips and hourly rates, then they do not get any delivery fee. Sometimes the drivers are given commissions for each delivery to carry out few expenses like the cost of gas or using the vehicle. But that depends from company to company. The worst-case scenarios are when the drivers have to pay for the gas, insurance, any scratch on their cars, and their customized uniform.

You tip the waiter when you are enjoying yourself in a restaurant, right? Then why even consider tipping as optional? Delivery drivers are our personal mobile waiters.

How Much to Tip

Of course, tipping is a kind gesture. But it can also be awkward when the delivery guy is at your doorstep and you are still thinking how much to tip. Sheesh! Let’s help you avoid this situation.

Below are the tips we recommend for a delivery driver:

o A 15% tip is considered the most basic yet recommended tip. So, you can always go for 15% in slight confusion.

o Sometimes, you may have a bad experience getting the delivery, there a tip of 10% or below is considered mediocre.

o We’ve all experienced some of the best, fastest, and intact deliveries which definitely calls for appreciation. We recommend a 20% tip and above for exceptions like these.

o A $100+ orders call for at least a 10% tip, less than that would be kind of rude.

o For small orders under $20, a $3 tip should be minimum.

PS- Unless the delivery guy does not show up, a minimum of 10% must be paid as a tip. It’s something out of generosity and something they deserve. They work very hard and try to meet up to your expectations each time, and for that, they should at least get 10%. If you want to tip less than $3, just don’t do it.

You also want to make sure if the order has delivery charges. If yes, do not forget to ask whether the amount is directed to the delivery guy or not. If it does, then make sure the amount equals 15% and then tip accordingly.

Things To Keep in Mind

Always remember the 15% or more tipping rule. A few more things that should be remembered are:

o The delivery charges are not the same as tips, make sure to calculate the tips according to the stakeout.

o Never tip below 15% of the total order. If the order is in bulk, never hesitate to tip a little extra. Don’t tip less assuming you are giving out ‘free cash’ to the drivers.

o Cash is always better to tip, as the money directly goes to the delivery guy. But in case, cash is not in hand, feel free to pay via other options.

o When encountered an exceptionally bad experience always discuss the issue with the shop manager first and then you can tip a little less depending on the situation.

Always keep in mind that tips should never be optional. They pay for their own vehicles, gas, insurance, and smartphones to do complete the job. The delivery driver’s main source of income is through ‘tips’, please pay them accordingly.