Do you tip for pizza delivery??

@Jshean20 (14348)
Canada
December 2, 2006 3:31am CST
Well do ya? Do you stick to the "15% tipping rule" for delivery too or is that just for restaurants?? How much would you usually tip for having your pizza delivered?
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@bsabers (668)
• United States
5 Dec 06
PIZZA - looks like a delicious pizza to me!
I always tip the pizza delievery drivers, and I will tip them more during the winter, because I feel kind of bad that they have to go out there and deal with the cold weather while bringing me a nice hot pizza. Speaking of which, doesn't pizza sound really good right now?
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@Jshean20 (14348)
• Canada
18 Dec 06
thanks both of you
• United States
7 Dec 06
Gratitude during bad weather is always appreciated. And always remember that every dollar helps and they are working for tips to double their income...thanks from me...a girl who used to deliver pizza.....
• United States
5 Dec 06
We ordered pizza last night from Papa John's. I don't know if my husband left a tip. I usually leave $2.50 for a $30 order (we order and pay online). When we lived in Chicago we ordered from a local place and always left the change as a tip (usually a few dollars). On time I gave the guy $5 because he is an elderly guy and it was about 10 degrees outside. I felt so bad that he had to be out in that weather delivering pizzas. My brother was a pizza delivery guy and depended on those tips to make ends meet so I know they are important. My brother said he could make over $100 in tips on a good night because he lived in a college town and the parties tipped good.
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@Jshean20 (14348)
• Canada
18 Dec 06
that was nice of you to be thinking of the elderly man.
• United States
5 Dec 06
I used to be a pizza delivery girl. This was a few years back-in 2001 and 2002. Some people never tipped. Ever. It seems the standard was about 2 or 3 dollars. Never a percentage thoug, as a standard such as when leaving a tip for a waitress.
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@Jshean20 (14348)
• Canada
13 Dec 06
thank you
• Singapore
5 Dec 06
I dont usually give tips to deliveries...as i believe they have their service tax and all that, so i will pay the exact amount.
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@Jshean20 (14348)
• Canada
18 Dec 06
OK thank you
@fotychic (318)
• United States
5 Dec 06
I tip a couple of dollars. I really hate the whole tipping rule thing though. Service people are already getting paid for what they do, and yet you are expected to pay them more? Plus, you have already paid for whatever service you are supposed to be recieving. I just don't think it is right that you should have to pay extra just for people to do thier jobs. But, I usually do tip a couple of dollars, if the service was really good.
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• United States
5 Dec 06
A lot of waitresses/waiters get paid below the minimum wage. Servers in many states have their own min. wage which is sometimes only $3 an hour. Tips make up the rest of their pay. The ones I have a hard time tippy are the "servers" at the buffet places I go to. All they do is bring drinks and clear the tables. I know it is a pain but they just go from table to table picking up dishes. Bus boys at regular restaurants don't get tips for cleaning up.
@Jshean20 (14348)
• Canada
20 Dec 06
thanks guys
@Melizzy (1381)
• United States
27 Dec 06
I used to deliver for Domino's and Pizza Hut. Everybody thinks the driver gets the delivery fee. Wrong. You are paying for the convenience of having me bring your food to you. You should always tip a couple of bucks and if you can't don't order. Especially if it's raining!
@sunrisekn (1466)
• United States
5 Dec 06
I do. I tip at least 15%. I also tip the people that get my meal together when I call in a carryout meal in a sit down resturant.
@Jshean20 (14348)
• Canada
27 Dec 06
thanks to you both
@jess368 (3368)
• United States
5 Dec 06
I am so glad you do that. some people dont even think to tip carryout workers. these people do just as much work as a server. so thank you for that!
@nancygibson (3736)
• France
2 Dec 06
Tipping isnt done that much in the UK, you probably would only leave a tip at a restaraunt where you had a proper waiter, a delivery man normally doesnt get tipped here.
@Jshean20 (14348)
• Canada
2 Dec 06
Oh alright, thank you :)
• United States
7 Dec 06
Tipping isn't done in the Uk? Why? Do the servers get paid well?
• United States
5 Dec 06
It all depends on the mood I am in, if it is winter time, I do tip cause I feel sorry for them having to get out in the cold to deliver, usually I will go get it myself if it is nice out.
@Jshean20 (14348)
• Canada
1 Jan 07
OK thank you
@pusibaba (1010)
• India
2 Dec 06
i dont give any tip for pizza delivery
@Jshean20 (14348)
• Canada
3 Dec 06
thanks both of you.
• United States
3 Dec 06
that's kind of rude. you need to just go and pick it up. someone is driving to your house to bring you your food why can't you give them a feww extra dollars. That's how they make most of their money.
@jess368 (3368)
• United States
5 Dec 06
tips - Tip sign
I depends. If their is a delivery charge, i might tip, depending on the service. the last time i ordered pizza their was a delivery charge and the guy was rude so i didnt tip, although if there is no charge for delivery than i always tip.
@Jshean20 (14348)
• Canada
28 Dec 06
thank you
• United States
3 Dec 06
I always tip. It's rude if you don't. However if they charge a delivery fee then you are already paying for a tip.
@Jshean20 (14348)
• Canada
3 Dec 06
thanks
@Jshean20 (14348)
• Canada
9 Dec 06
thank you
• United States
5 Dec 06
I will usually tip 15% for pizza delivery. I also tip the car-hops at Sonic.
@Jshean20 (14348)
• Canada
28 Dec 06
thanks
• Ireland
5 Dec 06
I always tip for a home delivery service and I give extra if the driver arrives on time. Most of the drivers here in Ireland only get paid the delivery charge which is between 1.50 euros and 2.00 euros. He might have to travel 20 miles for just one delivery so it must be costing him money, therefore, even if my order only comes to 7.50 euros, I would always give him at least 10 euros of a tip and double at Christmas.
@Jshean20 (14348)
• Canada
2 Jan 07
OK thank you
@netty79 (991)
• Indonesia
5 Dec 06
yes but sometimes:)
@Jshean20 (14348)
• Canada
28 Dec 06
ok..
@kesfylstra (1868)
• United States
5 Dec 06
I usually just do like two dollars. It's not like they are doing as much as waiters in terms of servicing. Plus, I hope they get paid better than waiters do, who basically live on tips.
@Jshean20 (14348)
• Canada
27 Dec 06
thanks
• United States
5 Dec 06
I would tip 15% for delivery. In a sit down resturant, it depends on the service. If it's really good 20% to 30%.
@Jshean20 (14348)
• Canada
23 Dec 06
thank you
@rawpoet (2045)
• United States
5 Dec 06
I usually tip the pizza guys. It's never 15%. I usually give them about two bucks no matter what.
@Jshean20 (14348)
• Canada
22 Dec 06
Yeah I give about $2 too...$2-$3
• United States
5 Dec 06
I try to pay atleast something, but like I said in another thread about tipping, I just don't have enough when you add-in the total price of everything.
@Jshean20 (14348)
• Canada
28 Dec 06
thank you
• United States
5 Dec 06
I tip a few dollars for pizza delivery though we dont get it delivered that many times.
@Jshean20 (14348)
• Canada
28 Dec 06
thank you