Do You Tip the Waiter or Deliveryman?

When you're at a restaurant or receive food via delivery, do you tip the waiter or delivery man? I've never been in a situation where I had to personally tip a waiter. However, I've had numerous occasions where I've had the choice of tipping the delivery man. For example, last night while working at my college's fitness center, I ordered some Chinese food; steamed vegetables with white rice. The total came up to $6.97. I gave the delivery man a $10 bill and he reluctantly went into his wallet and gave me the change; it's as if he was waiting for me to say keep the change. After he gave it to me, as he was walking off he said You're so f***** cheap! I lol'ed and walked back inside. I just wanted to spend as little money as possible. I'm pretty sure that he got paid by the Chinese restaurant. Why should I have to pay extra money? Anyhow, I recall how apart from the exact change he gave me, there was no money in his wallet. This seemed way to convenient, as if he intentionally removed the rest of his money to give the impression that he was broke. He didn't fool me.

Yes I tip at restaurants though I'm admittedly not the greatest tipper.

He's right. You are so ****ing cheap. ;/

I spit in the food of people that didn't tip me. I wouldn't order from that place again. wstfld

Are you serious? I just ordered some food from there again, a few minutes ago.

I spit in the food of people that didn't tip me. I wouldn't order from that place again. wstfld

[QUOTE="wstfld"]I spit in the food of people that didn't tip me. I wouldn't order from that place again. BluRayHiDef

Are you serious? I just ordered some food from there again, a few minutes ago.

[QUOTE="wstfld"]I spit in the food of people that didn't tip me. I wouldn't order from that place again. testfactor888

His quote will be used as evidence in the case.

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[QUOTE="wstfld"]I spit in the food of people that didn't tip me. I wouldn't order from that place again. Commander-Gree

Are you serious? I just ordered some food from there again, a few minutes ago.

The bag the food comes in is usually stapled shut. The same goes for the container inside of the bag. So, he'd have to have his own stapler to reseal everything. Also, even if he did have his own stapler, he'd have to perfectly realign the new staples with the impressions of the old staples. He'd more than likely leave evidence of his contamination behind.

[QUOTE="testfactor888"][QUOTE="wstfld"]I spit in the food of people that didn't tip me. I wouldn't order from that place again. BluRayHiDef

His quote will be used as evidence in the case.

I put money on the table after I am done eating at a restaurant and the amount usually depends on how much I have available at the time. Delivery men depends on what they are delivering. If its pizza they get a tip. If its UPS they get nothingtestfactor888

[QUOTE="testfactor888"]I put money on the table after I am done eating at a restaurant and the amount usually depends on how much I have available at the time. Delivery men depends on what they are delivering. If its pizza they get a tip. If its UPS they get nothingCommander-Gree

The entire idea of tipping is just plain stupid. You've already paid for the service or product. Why should you pay more? The waiter or deliveryman should be paid by their employer. Why heckle the customer for more money? The entire idea is so stupid that it makes me rage.:evil:

[QUOTE="wstfld"]I spit in the food of people that didn't tip me. I wouldn't order from that place again. testfactor888

The entire idea of tipping is just plain stupid. You've already paid for the service or product. Why should you pay more? The waiter or deliveryman should be paid by their employer. Why heckle the customer for more money? The entire idea is so stupid that it makes me rage.:evil:

BluRayHiDef

The entire idea of tipping is just plain stupid. You've already paid for the service or product. Why should you pay more? The waiter or deliveryman should be paid by their employer. Why heckle the customer for more money? The entire idea is so stupid that it makes me rage.:evil:

BluRayHiDef

[QUOTE="testfactor888"][QUOTE="wstfld"]I spit in the food of people that didn't tip me. I wouldn't order from that place again. wstfld

Spiting in people's food is illegal and admitting to illegal activity here on the forums is forbidden by the TOU. So...:roll:

I tip the waiter, and also when I take a taxi which is pretty rarely I tip the driver lol 8)

I always tip them generously. It's the least I can do. If I can't give them a decent tip I will apologize.

[QUOTE="wstfld"][QUOTE="testfactor888"] Hopefully you get caught and than have to deal with all the legal issues you just opened up for yourself.BluRayHiDef

Spiting in people's food is illegal and admitting to illegal activity here on the forums is forbidden by the TOU. So...:roll:

The entire idea of tipping is just plain stupid. You've already paid for the service or product. Why should you pay more? The waiter or deliveryman should be paid by their employer. Why heckle the customer for more money? The entire idea is so stupid that it makes me rage.:evil:

BluRayHiDef

No. I heard it's customary in the US, but not in my country. I don't see the point, they get paid by their manager to bring you something...ok. Its not like I tip bus drivers for bringing me somewhere.

The entire idea of tipping is just plain stupid. You've already paid for the service or product. Why should you pay more? The waiter or deliveryman should be paid by their employer. Why heckle the customer for more money? The entire idea is so stupid that it makes me rage.:evil:

BluRayHiDef

The entire idea of tipping is just plain stupid. You've already paid for the service or product. Why should you pay more? The waiter or deliveryman should be paid by their employer. Why heckle the customer for more money? The entire idea is so stupid that it makes me rage.:evil:

BluRayHiDef

It's called courtesy. Because, you know, we aren't supposed to be cold hearted machines, we're supposed to have some kindness and humanity.

No. I heard it's customary in the US, but not in my country. I don't see the point, they get paid by their manager to bring you something...ok. Its not like I tip bus drivers for bringing me somewhere.

garathe_den

Waiters, yes; Delivery people, usually no. But, if the guy is hurling insults I'd just call his job, and let them know about it.clayron

Waiters, yes; Delivery people, usually no. But, if the guy is hurling insults I'd just call his job, and let them know about it.clayron

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The entire idea of tipping is just plain stupid. You've already paid for the service or product. Why should you pay more? The waiter or deliveryman should be paid by their employer. Why heckle the customer for more money? The entire idea is so stupid that it makes me rage.:evil:

SgtKevali

It's called courtesy. Because, you know, we aren't supposed to be cold hearted machines, we're supposed to have some kindness and humanity.

I agree. I hate people who are so cheap they won't even buy you a coffee.

[QUOTE="clayron"]Waiters, yes; Delivery people, usually no. But, if the guy is hurling insults I'd just call his job, and let them know about it.wstfld

No, he was not an awesome boss. If he were so awesome, he would have paid you enough money so that you didn't have to rely on tips from the customer. The customer has already paid for the food, why should he pay you extra money? That should be factored into the service; you should be paid enough by your employer. End of discussion.

I just wanted to spend as little money as possible.

BluRayHiDef

Then don't be a lazy bum and go pick it up yourself. Delivery guys and waiters both make less than minimum wage. If they don't get tipped then the employer has to pick up the difference. If no one tipped your food would 10-20% be more expensive to begin with. So quick abusing the system. Also, the reason he only carried around exact change is that delivery guys get mugged from time to time and they want to carry the least amount of money possible so they lose the least amount of money if they do get mugged.

you should be paid enough by your employer. End of discussion.

BluRayHiDef

Way to put the blame on someone else. He can't do anything about what his employer does.

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I just wanted to spend as little money as possible.

Guybrush_3

Then don't be a lazy bum and go pick it up yourself. Delivery guys and waiters both make less than minimum wage. If they don't get tipped then the employer has to pick up the difference. If no one tipped your food would 10-20% be more expensive to begin with. So quick abusing the system. Also, the reason he only carried around exact change is that delivery guys get mugged from time to time and they want to carry the least amount of money possible so they lose the least amount of money if they do get mugged.

1. No one gets mugged around here. It's Potsdam, NY.

2. You make it seem as if it's an unnecessary burden for the Employer to pay one of their own EMPLOYEES!

3. I don't have a car. So, I can't go and pick it up myself.

[QUOTE="wstfld"][QUOTE="clayron"]Waiters, yes; Delivery people, usually no. But, if the guy is hurling insults I'd just call his job, and let them know about it.BluRayHiDef

No, he was not an awesome boss. If he were so awesome, he would have paid you enough money so that you didn't have to rely on tips from the customer. The customer has already paid for the food, why should he pay you extra money? That should be factored into the service; you should be paid enough by your employer. End of discussion.

It's a social tradition. One person can't change it. The tradition is to pay tips, and the system is built on this basis. Only when that tradition is ignored by a large amount of people can the system logically be changed.

When it comes to tipping in restaurants, I really don't like to unless the server has been quick, alert and cheerful. Otherwise they don't get a bonus from me. I know in the US its different, but where I live, I know waiters get paid properly and tips are basically bonuses. When it comes to delivery, I'll tip food depending on time and weather, but not anything else.

[QUOTE="wstfld"][QUOTE="clayron"]Waiters, yes; Delivery people, usually no. But, if the guy is hurling insults I'd just call his job, and let them know about it.BluRayHiDef

No, he was not an awesome boss. If he were so awesome, he would have paid you enough money so that you didn't have to rely on tips from the customer. The customer has already paid for the food, why should he pay you extra money? That should be factored into the service; you should be paid enough by your employer. End of discussion.

2. You make it seem as if it's an unnecessary burden for the Employer to pay one of their own EMPLOYEES!

BluRayHiDef

They could either raise the delivery price, which some restaurants do, or allow the client to tip for a decent amount. If you don't tip at all, prepare yourself for some well-deserved door slamming.

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I just wanted to spend as little money as possible.

BluRayHiDef

Then don't be a lazy bum and go pick it up yourself. Delivery guys and waiters both make less than minimum wage. If they don't get tipped then the employer has to pick up the difference. If no one tipped your food would 10-20% be more expensive to begin with. So quick abusing the system. Also, the reason he only carried around exact change is that delivery guys get mugged from time to time and they want to carry the least amount of money possible so they lose the least amount of money if they do get mugged.

1. No one gets mugged around here. It's Potsdam, NY.

2. You make it seem as if it's an unnecessary burden for the Employer to pay one of their own EMPLOYEES!

3. I don't have a car. So, I can't go and pick it up myself.

It is an unneccesary burden if that's not how the system is set up. If he does it, but all the others don't, then he's at a complete disadvantage, and foolishly so, because he is ignoring the fact that many people do tip.

Damn. The guilt got to me. The delivery man just came with my food and I tipped him $2.00. Now, I feel burned.:(

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I just wanted to spend as little money as possible.

BluRayHiDef

Then don't be a lazy bum and go pick it up yourself. Delivery guys and waiters both make less than minimum wage. If they don't get tipped then the employer has to pick up the difference. If no one tipped your food would 10-20% be more expensive to begin with. So quick abusing the system. Also, the reason he only carried around exact change is that delivery guys get mugged from time to time and they want to carry the least amount of money possible so they lose the least amount of money if they do get mugged.

1. No one gets mugged around here. It's Potsdam, NY.

2. You make it seem as if it's an unnecessary burden for the Employer to pay one of their own EMPLOYEES!

3. I don't have a car. So, I can't go and pick it up myself.

People can get mugged ANYWHERE. If employers did pay the employees more then your food would cost more. Yes the system sucks but that doesn't mean that it is ok for you to abuse it. Find a ride or pay for the service. Just remember. Delivery guys/waiters remember customers that don't tip. You will get served last. Non-tippers are at the bottom of their priority list. You're food will delivered last, you waiter will pay the least amount of attention to you because you quite literally are not worth the effort, and then there are the jerks who will go as far to mess with your food. It's not right but it sure as hell happens.

Damn. The guilt got to me. The delivery man just came with my food and I tipped him $2.00. Now, I feel burned.:(

BluRayHiDef

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Damn. The guilt got to me. The delivery man just came with my food and I tipped him $2.00. Now, I feel burned.:(

Dark__Link

For a 8$ order I'd say it's perfectly acceptable.