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Do I tip or not ??

(88 Posts)
Alexa Wed 21-Oct-20 10:18:25

I once asked the driver to accept a tip and he refused it saying was doing his job and was well paid for doing it.

Redhead56 Wed 21-Oct-20 10:16:20

I would tip because it's a service providing you with goods and it's worthy of little gesture.

Teetime Wed 21-Oct-20 09:59:54

No I dont although there may be exceptional circumstances e.g. heavy load carried somewhere for you. I dont believe their is a contamination issue with cash just wash your hands afterwards.

Hetty58 Wed 21-Oct-20 09:28:40

It's not really on with social distancing and all the contamination issues with cash.

Daisymae Wed 21-Oct-20 09:23:25

I've had home delivery for 20 years and it's never crossed my mind to tip. I did notice during the pandemic that there was a bit of hovering but I don't think that it's appropriate.

felice Wed 21-Oct-20 08:10:26

Thanks folks, I have just checked the website and no tipping during the crisis, so that settles it.
I know next door do not but he would not p* on you if you were on fire !!!!!!!!!.
Stick to the rules I think.

Riverwalk Wed 21-Oct-20 08:01:52

No, not for supermarket or courier deliveries, but yes to Deliveroo/Uber eats.

FannyCornforth Wed 21-Oct-20 08:00:44

We always do. We give the delivery person £1.
I think that it's not that common, as they are usually a bit surprised.
If they are bringing it in for you I definitely would tip.
On a couple of occasions in the past the delivery person has said that they are not allowed to take tips, but this hasn't happened for a few years now.

Hetty58 Wed 21-Oct-20 08:00:35

Message withdrawn at poster's request.

Hetty58 Wed 21-Oct-20 08:00:35

It's optional and entirely up to you. Perhaps ask around locally to find out if it's the custom there. I don't usually tip. At Christmas, though, I tip everybody generously.

Charleygirl5 Wed 21-Oct-20 08:00:34

I never have done.

Esspee Wed 21-Oct-20 07:57:42

No I never do.

felice Wed 21-Oct-20 07:56:18

Good morning, I have my first online delivery arriving tomorrow afternoon
Do I tip the delivery driver or not?. Belgium not the UK but delivery is delivery.
I live in a basement garden flat and they will bring everything downstairs for me.