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to think tipping the delivery driver is a good thing to do

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Ohbehave1 · 12/03/2016 22:28

I have just had a debate with a friend over whether or not take away delivery drivers should be tipped or not.

She says they are paid to do a job so why should we pay them extra. She never does. I think it's worth tipping if the service has been good.

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Alisvolatpropiis · 16/03/2016 08:33

Yes, I'm well aware Mama.

Although they soon will be the same thing as the Tories rebrand NMW the "living wage".

Having never been in receipt of the living wage as it currently stands, no I don't and won't tip delivery drivers.

I don't get tips for doing my job.

Fratelli · 16/03/2016 08:34

I don't tip. They probably get paid more than me! I'm a carer so minimum wage.

BarbaraofSeville · 16/03/2016 08:45

I don't think it is to do with minimum wage. I think it is about tipping someone doing a shitty job. As I have already said, all weathers, difficulty finding houses

If Fratelli is a carer that travels to people's homes, this also applies to her. When she gets there she isn't just handing someone a pizza and buggering off, she is then helping someone eat, wash, dress, bathe, go to the toilet, take medication, etc etc.

Out of those two, why does handing someone a pizza deserve an extra couple of quid, but doing all manner of caring tasks not?

My Dad has home carers and they always get wine and chocolates at Christmas. I think they have tried to offer cards with money in too, but they never accept and maybe aren't allowed to.

22sailors · 16/03/2016 09:41

The owners of many places like that avoid paying basic wage by paying cash and the workers know that if they want to keep their jobs they must not complain as there are always many to take their place. I don't eat take a ways but if I did I would tip.

oldjacksscrote · 16/03/2016 09:50

Tipping the postman at Christmas, not every day. I always thought it was the norm and from my experience is something done more by the older generations, so definitely not something we've got from the U.S.

OohMavis · 16/03/2016 10:38

Either your friends husband is a liar or you live in a very affluent area!

It is an affluent area. He told me the other week he delivered about £70 worth of food and they tipped him £15! Rather lucrative if you're in the right area.

22sailors · 16/03/2016 11:54

Definitely the postman at Christmas and now i put a tip in the chemist staff pot as they both order and deliver all our prescriptions and if I need anything else they will deliver any time which is an excellent service. I've always believed in tipping good service when I get it but I don't do it automatically, if the service isn't good I don't give a tip. I was never tipped for any work but when I managed a Travel Agency 50 years ago clients often brought a present back and later in business was taken out for meals but then I did the same.

People who pay low wages depend on the likes of us to make up for their meanness and dishonesty in not paying the basic wage.

Fratelli · 16/03/2016 22:26

Barbara they won't be allowed to accept money. I bet the carers love you though! I love my job but it is really nice to be appreciated

22sailors · 16/03/2016 22:52

I don't think the postman is supposed to get tips but I give him a card with a tip in.

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Ohbehave1 · 16/03/2016 22:57

22Sailors. Do you really think that all of those that pay low wages are doing it because they are mean? Does it not occur to you that some small businesses are operating on a shoestring, and that it may be they cannot afford to pay huge amounts so pay what they can.

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22sailors · 16/03/2016 23:19

It certainly does as we had a small,business ourselves but we would never have broken the law. I was talking about the ones who put more money in there pockets than their tills and it's surprising how many there are. I definitely know what it's like to be praying you'll take enough to pay the ridiculous rates. We live in a small seaside town but our rates were the same as Oxford Street. It is always the minority who spoil things for everybody.

Bellasima20 · 27/04/2016 13:34

Sorry to bring this up again but currently have 2 nice young lads in house who have delivered new dining table and bench and are now assembling it for us...would you tip? How much? is giving them a fiver in total and say get yourself a pint later tight?

Scattymere · 27/04/2016 13:42

Think £5 would be more than welcome and is a nice gesture- do it!

NewLife4Me · 27/04/2016 13:45

My ds1 delivers as his 5th job Grin
he says that people normally give him the change or round up to nearest pound.
He makes about £10 tips per night.
This is in a much deprived area though, probably be more in a city or affluent area.

leotwist · 27/04/2016 13:52

I do tip (usually about a pound for a £20-25 order) but my husband doesn't. He reckons they get a salary/commission and don't have to do that much anyway. So now they only get tips if I answer the door, and then I have to do it on the sly Wink.

19lottie82 · 27/04/2016 14:04

Not tipping a quid is just stingey IMO, despite arguments about "well you don't tip the postie, do you?"

Maybe it's because I worked in pubs for 14 years, but I always tip. I don't understand how people don't.

19lottie82 · 27/04/2016 14:05

Leotwist.... A PT take away delivery driver on a "salary"? Your husbands living in cloud Cookoo land!

leotwist · 27/04/2016 14:17

No, 19lottie82, he's just REALLY stingy and will rationalize it any way he can!

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