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RainIsOnReddit t1_iybmn1g wrote

Can you tell me whats a good tip that you and coworkers would be satisfied with? I am a single person who tends to order in a lot and I always try to be mindful and tip well but worry sometimes if I'm off and not giving enough. Sometimes my orders don't cost very much and so the whole 18% thing doesnt always work out to a number I think is enough. Would love to know what you think is reasonable

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[deleted] OP t1_iybnbgs wrote

if you're tipping 18% you're in the clear! thank you so much!

btw we're all private contractors, we aren't coworkers aha

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ProfPeanuts t1_iybs4zv wrote

I was a pizza delivery guy before apps like Seamless existed, and an average tip was around $2.75 (most people tipped $2 - $3), and a good single tip was $5+. What are those numbers like these days?

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[deleted] OP t1_iybtvfp wrote

hmm accounting inflation? aha

the apps work similarly to how you'd be paid to deliver. i'm pretty sure pizza delivery drivers are paid on the hour + tips. we're paid on travel/distance + tips.

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fltlsyko t1_iydsjty wrote

I tip decent but my % is calculated as low because Uber bases on pre discount total + tax + fee, but I use a lot of discounts, it's the only time I can afford to order. Like, I will get $40 of food for less than $20, and tip $4. Wondering what y'all think of that?

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[deleted] OP t1_iyevnle wrote

that's a decent tip imo. but always consider whether it's busy or not. because if it's busy you'll likely have to tip a bit more for reassurance. or click priority on dd or uber. just subtract priority from the total tip because all they do is give it to us to it delivered quicker.—i assume

again, best and fastest way to get your food is to tip higher or make a trip to the path station / light rail. no shame in picking up your own food!!

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