Why do people tip Delivery Drivers so poorly?

Question

I find myself in the minority when I tip around15% depending on timeliness. I know that they are working on minimum wage, working on tips, having to to take back roads to try to cut around traffic when at all possible, filling up their own tanks, and putting a lot of wear on their cars.

Besides They are handling my food!! and I don't want anything gross to happen!!!

Answer 1

Drivers perform a service by bringing dinner to your door. They take on financial costs and difficulties, more than most people realize. Pizza delivery is considered a hazardous job by the US government. They are third most likely to be murdered on the job, right after police officer and taxi driver.

I think they deserve good tips for sure!!!

The common courtesy is 15% for normal service

On small orders, when 15% is less than $2, the proper amount is the $2 minimum standard. It should be a $2 minimum to have someone come to your house.

20% or more if the service is excellent.

10% or less for poor service. Nothing for very bad service.

If the order is $50 or more, at least 10%.

It's considerate to tip slightly more during bad weather

In rain, snow, extreme cold, or extreme heat, at least $1 more. It's thoughtful. The service is greater.

It's also considerate to tip slightly more for long distance

If your location is more than three miles from the store, it's considerate to tip $1 more.

If more than five miles, increase by another $1.

Remember that a five-mile drive in a residential area can take 30 minutes for the ten-mile round-trip.

Tips are appreciated.

Answer 2

Why do you think you are in the minority?

15% is cheap.  You should give them more.  I think most people give at least 20%.  I give slightly more than that.

Answer 3

Money coast alot and i usuaslly tip the normal 2.00 dollars

Answer 4

I always tip well.  If my order is $28.00 I give a $7.00 tip.  I want the delivery driver to remember me, when I order again. I try to give at least 20%.

Answer 5

Because people are ignorant and they don't understand that the deliver driver basically lives off his/her tips, just like a server in a restuarant. People really should tip better.

Answer 6

people just want there food not bothering about the delivery drivers duh........