I'm sure they appreciate that since most of them work for tips...

In England I don't think anyone gives a tip, well I don't and my friends don't.


I don't give tip's because half the time some food is missing or they added the wrong thing.

$5-$10 depending on the size of the order. I don't tip 20% because a pizza delivery person doesn't do the job that a waiter does. They don't get my drinks, make sure my drinks are properly filled, bring my food to me on plates or most of the work.

I usually just pick it up since its only 5 doors down from my house.

But on those lazy days when they have to walk it over, I usually toss them 5 bucks for it.

At least in the US most food service employees (waiters/waitresses/delivery guys/etc.) get paid either close to minimum wage or, in some cases, below, with tips making up the bulk of their income. If you are in a restaurant with seated service and your server does a good job, then the decent thing to do is to give them a tip. When it comes to delivery service, as Deezlepope mentions, it pays off to be kind to the delivery guy/gal by giving them a decent tip; it does make a difference.


... however, I do object to fast food places & other counter service establishments putting a cup by the register with "Tips" handwritten on it. Often the owner/manager does not even know that their employees are doing it.

You're absolutely right, Kevin. Most food service jobs don't pay very well hourly, and tips are a large part of your wages...some waitstaff make only $2 or so, hourly. You depend on them as part of your income, so when a customer doesn't tip, or stiffs you, it's very disappointing, especially if you provided exemplary service.

Again, I agree! That's just tacky!!:down:

At least $5 although he usually gets more because I just tell him to keep the change. I also tip them in beer from time to time. The lucky ones that deliver during a party have been known to not leave until the next morning. ;)

The only tip jar that I put money into is at the coffee shop just down the road from me. I go in there often enough that the employees know me and they do a much better job than what you would find in any Starbucks. Great little family owned place.

I guess I'm weird but I can't remember the last time we got food delivered. :erm: