Do you tip the pizza delivery man?

[TW]Fox · 17 Jul 2011 at 16:27

SB118 said:
For those that give it the "pay them for doing their job?" line, the jobs are taken with the knowledge that the basic pay is pretty crap but it will be bolstered up with customer tips.

Thats a shame. Maybe they should do something where they actually can add value to the process - because to be frank, delivering food that a customer has paid for does not really give much scope for paying extra for better service, does it?

churchhawk · 17 Jul 2011 at 16:38

Never i dont even tip in a resturant.

arknor · 17 Jul 2011 at 16:42

Wicksta said:
You're joking right? It's completely the opposite. Try getting *any* service in the US if you don't tip.

if your not a regular they dont know if your going to tip or not they have to earn it

dbmzk1 · 17 Jul 2011 at 16:48

If I pay by cash I will sometimes tell them to keep the change if it's less than a quid or two just because I'm lazy to be honest - though sometimes if they start digging in their pockets or money bags and counting pennies I let them stand there in the rain to count it out. If my order is £18.27 it's pretty clear I was going to pay with a £20 note and they should be prepared.

Otherwise no, why would you tip the delivery man? They get paid to do a job and you've paid for (even if it was "free") the delivery so don't get why you should tip - that goes for any kind of service, taxi, restaurant, etc. It's an American thing and I just don't get it at all.

Deleted User 234324 · 17 Jul 2011 at 17:01

Nope never tip for take aways they are always over priced as it is. Besides I'd rather make my own pizzas as they taste way better than the greasy crap dominos serve.

Morgoth · 17 Jul 2011 at 17:03

SB118 said:
For those that give it the "pay them for doing their job?" line, the jobs are taken with the knowledge that the basic pay is pretty crap but it will be bolstered up with customer tips.

They must get at least the national minimum wage which isn't that bad.

yashiro · 17 Jul 2011 at 17:08

Delivering a package isn't really a service in the same vein as a waiter or a driver. Tipping a delivery man isn't required.

Meaker · 17 Jul 2011 at 17:12

If it's nasty outside then I will.

crinkleshoes · 17 Jul 2011 at 17:12

yashiro said:
Delivering a package isn't really a service in the same vein as a waiter or a driver. Tipping a delivery man isn't required.

To take it further... does anyone tip their postman? Citylink/parcelforce/etc etc?

They have a much harder job (targets etc from what I've heard) and usually provide a better service than take-away delivery drivers for the same kind of money? :confused:

Metalface Mark · 17 Jul 2011 at 17:13

Paradiso said:
no tip means jizz in your next order.

You say that like its a bad thing.

tom_e · 17 Jul 2011 at 17:15

yashiro said:
Delivering a package isn't really a service in the same vein as a waiter or a driver. Tipping a delivery man isn't required.

Why? they're brining me something that someone else has made the same as a take away driver

Meaker · 17 Jul 2011 at 17:16

arknor said:
if your not a regular they dont know if your going to tip or not they have to earn it

You could well make them loose money as in many cases they pay to serve a table. So not leaving a tip is pretty much a slap in the face.

K1LLSW1TCH · 17 Jul 2011 at 17:17

On the rare occasion that I'll order a pizza I give the delivery boy £1. It's usually a fat ****er anyway, he should be glad of the exercise.

[TW]Fox · 17 Jul 2011 at 17:20

K1LLSW1TCH said:
On the rare occasion that I'll order a pizza I give the delivery boy £1.

It says 'free delivery' on the website for a reason, you know

Wicksta · 17 Jul 2011 at 17:21

arknor said:
if your not a regular they dont know if your going to tip or not they have to earn it

It's nothing to do with being a regular, they don't have 'tabs' there on the whole (unless you're a regular). If you're only having one drink then fine, if you're having more than one and you didn't tip when you paid for the first one then god help you getting served again.

[TW]Fox · 17 Jul 2011 at 17:22

yashiro said:
Delivering a package isn't really a service in the same vein as a waiter or a driver. Tipping a delivery man isn't required.

Delivering a package is EXACTLY the same as delivering food.

K1LLSW1TCH · 17 Jul 2011 at 17:28

[TW]Fox;19602976 said:
It says 'free delivery' on the website for a reason, you know

It's not even logical to pay him and not pay the postman or couriers, I don't know why I do it.

Mike B · 17 Jul 2011 at 17:32

I never tip delivery guys as you usually have a delivery charge on top anyway, like my local Indian has a 2£ delivery charge. Pizza hut/dominos the food aint any good anyway.

But if I was in a restaurant and got great service and the person possibly made the night better then yeah I would tip.

Mark A · 17 Jul 2011 at 17:33

regulus said:
Anyway, towards the end when I was finishing up, I saw him reach for his wallet. Happy days, big fat tip incoming! He beckoned me over, looked around the room as if someone was watching us and quickly stuck a pound in my hand. Yes, £1. The way he was acting one could've sworn he just bought a gun off me. He practically whispered with a proud wink as if he's done me a massive favour 'Get yourself a tea on me son'. Tight ****

I get this all the time. Often don't even get a brew from them, when I'm working there all week.

Most people who are much less well off will make loads of brews and even sandwiches etc. Often get a £10 tip at the end, which is nice.

jaybee · 17 Jul 2011 at 17:34

Pizza man. Not really. I will stop him having to scrape about for change if its a matter of pence yes. I generally don't tip in restaurants either. Sometimes if service was great I do.