Today, as a delivery driver, I have been stiffed in tips by three separate people because "a delivery fee is a tip, right?" FML
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Today, while delivering pizza I was yet again given $0.04 over the total bill and told condescendingly to "keep the change." This happens on every shift. My pay is reduced during deliveries, and I drive my own car, and use my own gas. For $0.04. FML
Today, while I was working as a delivery driver, a customer tried to scam me by changing their drop off address not once, but twice. I got in trouble for the late delivery, even though the customer’s threats are recorded. FML
Today, while at my job, a couple became angry with me because I charged them for an extra ranch they'd ordered, as I'm supposed to. When I explained how it says in the menu how any additional sauces are an extra charge, she said nastily, "That's okay, we'll just take it out of your tip". FML
Today, I was bitched out by a pizza delivery man. I didn't have the cash to pay him for a pizza I didn't even order. FML
Today, as a truck driver, I was flipped off, cursed at, told to go to hell and several other obscenities because I was a half-hour EARLY to my delivery. FML
Today, I was taking a table's order. After I finished, the guy told me, "Just FYI, I'm not a tipper." Trying to lighten up the situation, I replied, "It's amazing how many people forget I handle their food." He complained to the manager that I'd threatened him. FML
Today, I got a $20 tip from an old lady I delivered pizza to. Ecstatic, I walked back to my car where there was a $30 parking fine waiting for me. FML
Today, I was working as a Valet driver. After getting no customers for 5 hours in the pouring rain, a woman driving by stops and asks me for directions. Before leaving, she said, "I should probably tip you for that, since that's probably the only money you'd get all night." She didn't. FML
Today, while at work, a customer gave me a $20 tip. I explained to him we aren't allowed to accept tips, but he insisted. When I called the manager to report it, he pocketed my tip. FML
Today, I helped a lady carry her grocery bags to her car. She was so grateful that she offered me a tip. I refused, but she insisted. When I finally took it, I looked at the bill to see she'd given me $1. I smiled and said thank you, but she looked at me like I’d just robbed her. FML
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Top comments
Ruskiy_Cherep 18
A tip is a tip. Ur still getting your hourly paycheck right? I used to be a delivery driver and never expected a tip so I was always happy whenever I got one no matter how small
ItsGoneForever 16
Being European, I despise the American tipping system and I think the minimum wage should apply for everybody. A tip should be an extra bonus for outstanding service, not something that is expected. I personally would never think about tipping a delivery driver here at home, and certainly not if he's delivering goods rather than food. However, it is what it is. You live and work in the USA, so it should be common sense that you tip over there to let the delivery guy have a decent income. FYL OP.
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cj89898 24
It depends from place to place. At our restaurant the delivery fee goes straight to the driver.
murph180 8
Then where does the $3.49 delivery fee go?
tazthespaz 0
Usually toward gas for the driver. I make $0.40/mile. Some places give their drivers a fixed amount per delivery, like $1.75/run. One perk of being a delivery driver, getting gas money from work.
conholio33 28
I always tip when i order delievery. I think its wrong not to tip your delievery driver, unless they are mean or very very late, (which has yet to happen to me).
swash984 22
Most delivery drivers have to go in order in which they receive the tickets. I'm a delivery driver and I hate it when my boss assumes I can take 3-4 deliveries by myself within an hour with our 7 mile radius. This is the reason we're forced to speed to keep our job and get decent tips to cover for our bills. Ik it's frustrating when your delivery is late though.
stevenbro 6
Sounds like a really crappy job. Maybe look into driving for Uber where the tip is automatic?
jvanevery 19
there are no automatic tips w Uber also uber is now in the business of squeezing income out of drivers
False_Stupidity 42
I don't mind tipping the pizza guy/girl even though it's not required here, especially if they get to me quick and are pleasant. I know they get a crappy minimum wage that barely covers the cost of running their car, so I feel better for helping out.
Count_Coolness 26
I feel ya, working for dominos I get this a fair amount. I've had good luck ( as mentioned in a previous comment) bringing the extra stuff and when you give them the bill mention " I threw some napkins and pepper in there for you as well". It helps a bit
PineapplePizza 15
I honestly thought it was money specifically for the driver. Apparently it isn't, and I started tipping as soon as I was corrected.
polsen4273 8
Followup required, what do you deliver, and who is pocketing your delivery fee?
tazthespaz 0
The delivery fee usually goes toward paying drivers gas money. Some make a flat rate, like $1.75/delivery, and some are based on mileage.
anaheimangels40 11
Some Businesses, I.E.: Pizza And Other Food That Deliver Consider The Delivery Fee The Drivers Money, Some Split The Fee, Some Stores Keep The Entire Fee For The Store. Never Expect A Tip, Never Hint That You Deserve A Tip Because Your Hourly Is So Low. Do The Best Job You Can And Hope For The Best, Remember As Nice And Generous As Tips Can Be, They Are Not Required.
tazthespaz 0
As a fellow delivery driver, I hate this. My restaurant only recently started delivery (and we only have one driver on at a time), so first, many people don't know we deliver. Second, we don't allow tipping in the restaurant, so people think we also don't allow it for deliveries. And third, no, the delivery fee is not a tip! It goes toward mileage pay. I make $4/hour because they figure I'll make a lot in tips. Some days, I do, but most, I make maybe $5, $10 total, including mileage ($0.40/mile). It irritates me most when people write "0" in the tip line. Like, don't even write anything at that point. But there is the occasional customer who will hand me $10 and say, "Merry Christmas". I just try to do the best job I can, and my "usuals" end up tipping me a little more because of it.