Posted on Jul 6, 2024
Do you tip in restaurant and food delivery people at the same rate?
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Got into an interesting discussion with house guests on tipping yesterday. We were out all day and, although we had a planned meal, no one felt like cooking so we ordered in. They insisted on paying and as we were discussing the order asked what percentage we tip food delivery down here. They're from New England and apparently up there its common not tip as much for food delivery as you would if eating in at the same restaurant. Wife an I had never heard of that, but then we live in Florida which is hardly a hot spot for current dining etiquette. So, that got me wondering, should you tip more for in restaurant service and less if it's delivery from the same restaurant?
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I've literally never had food delivered to me.
But I tip based on the quality of the service;
Excellent service - 30%
Good service - 20%
Adequate service - 10%
Bad service - an explanation of my failure to leave a tip. (I've left no tip about 5-6 times in my life.
But I tip based on the quality of the service;
Excellent service - 30%
Good service - 20%
Adequate service - 10%
Bad service - an explanation of my failure to leave a tip. (I've left no tip about 5-6 times in my life.
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
Maj John Bell -
Sorry Major, I Did Not Intend To Point You Out,
Nor Anyone Else For That Matter.
I Was Just Making A General Statement To Everyone.
And For That I DO Apologize, I Made An Unfortunate Mistake.
And Again, I'm Truly Sorry. My Error
Sorry Major, I Did Not Intend To Point You Out,
Nor Anyone Else For That Matter.
I Was Just Making A General Statement To Everyone.
And For That I DO Apologize, I Made An Unfortunate Mistake.
And Again, I'm Truly Sorry. My Error
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Maj John Bell
A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney - If you did not intend to point me out, why use my name in specific with a question mark. there is far more to a fine dining service than the quality of the ingredients, how long it takes the chef to prepare the meal. but ultimately the person who is personally charged with the overall quality of the meal is the server. they are the final quality inspector of the fare and the ambience.
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
"why use my name in specific with a question mark." ~
Because, If I'm Not Mistaken, This Is Your Thread & I Had No One Else To Pick On At That Moment.~~ I DID Apologize, And I THINK That's About The Best I Can Do, Unless Someone Else Comes Up With Something Better~~ Again Major, I DO Apologize.; Especially If You Felt Insulted.~~ Totally Unintended. ~~
Because, If I'm Not Mistaken, This Is Your Thread & I Had No One Else To Pick On At That Moment.~~ I DID Apologize, And I THINK That's About The Best I Can Do, Unless Someone Else Comes Up With Something Better~~ Again Major, I DO Apologize.; Especially If You Felt Insulted.~~ Totally Unintended. ~~
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SPC Wesley Parker
Like you, I've never paid for food delivery. I occasionally order pizza from local pizza parlors who offer free delivery and will tip the delivery person at the regular restaurant rate.
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I tip actual restaurant workers 18-20% depending on the service...maybe less if it is really atrocious or they are rude, but it has to be really bad cause everyone has a bad or off day.
For deliveries I usually tip 10% or $4 whichever is greater because they didn't wait on me, take my order, refill my glass, take away the dirties etc. they just delivered the food.
For deliveries I usually tip 10% or $4 whichever is greater because they didn't wait on me, take my order, refill my glass, take away the dirties etc. they just delivered the food.
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SMSgt Lawrence McCarter
Pretty much what I leave for tips also, 20% at least maybe a little more ir there was very good service. Delivery or pick up I'll still tip but less. Once the service at a table was so bad I left two cents and let the management of the place know that was more than they were worth. In the same token for real good service I might let the Management know and the employee would know by the tips I left and My thanks as well.
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Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth
SMSgt Lawrence McCarter - Another thing...If it was really exceptional service I mean over the top, I tip well but I also leave them a note thanking them for making our night out worthwhile and that when we come back we will ask for a table in their area.
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I tip based on level of service. I've left a $10 tip on a $10 meal because the server was absolutely outstanding. I've also left a penny in the bottom of a water glass on a $40 meal. If I have to order and receive my food while standing at a counter, you probably are not getting a tip at all.
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