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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ozzytiff 13
I use to be a delivery driver also. A lot of people do think the drivers get the fee. You have good nights and bad nights delivering. You can always kindly explain that the restaurant gets the fee you do not and you don't even make min wage.
KawaiiLettuce 13
Like mail or food?
elliiechusaurus 0
it's your job to deliver items. you shouldn't expect a tip. if you don't like your job then change the job you are doing, be thankful that you even have a job.
weveallbeenthere 30
a tip is not always needed or deserved. you make a hourly wage, above the $2.50 that a waitress gets? How about you be glad and appreciative if / when you get a tip and not expect one. If you were hired as a delivery person, that's your job. Does the guy in a warehouse who loads an appliance onto a truck get a tip, no. did the pizza cook get a tip for making the pie, no. Stop feeling entitled
isquaredkeepingitreal 24
Depending on the company, part of the delivery charge is for the driver, the other part to the company. If your delivering, and paying expenses, then why would the delivery change not go to you? I dislike companies that do this when they know it hurts the drivers. It's not about the customer being "cheap", it's about not paying two separate delivery fees. Anyways, I still tip, but if a delivery change was required, I tip a lesser amount.
tatertot25 2
it literally says that the delivery fee isn't a tip.
CREA_fml 22
I live in the U.K where I think tipping system is different. In the US is paying electronically meaning less tips? It's ridiculous tips are part of living wage rather than extra! Will have to remember to start tipping delivery people especially if abroad.
lj2000 5
Delivery drivers at the restaurant I work at make damn near as much as the manager. They get gas and mileage comped, a dollar per delivery (a portion of the delivery charge) minimum wage whenever clocked in and they do the least amount of work in the entire restaurant. Unless that shit is 2x as fast as quoted they don’t deserve a tip
randybryant799 21
I have never tipped the delivery guy.