Do you still tip takeaway drivers, etc.

I was always a "find a euro or two lying around and give it to the delivery driver", however, the cost of the food and the deliveries themselves have jumped massively in the last year or two (e.g. 2.50 pre covid is now 3.50 even 4.50 in places) so I'm kind of not doing that anymore. But still then feel really guilty when the delivery driver comes to the door with a big smile on his face and I just take the food and say thanks and close door.

Edited by t_rAndy - 30 Dec 2022 at 7:35pm

I worked as a courier for years, every now and again you would get a random tip. It did wonders for the morale and made you want to deliver their package asap. I would say if you get a regular delivery from the same place a small tip would get you their best service.

Given's zimmerframe wrote: I worked as a courier for years, every now and again you would get a random tip. It did wonders for the morale and made you want to deliver their package asap. I would say if you get a regular delivery from the same place a small tip would get you their best service.

Edited by doherty - 30 Dec 2022 at 11:14pm

Don't do takeaways as never wanted to really .

My uncle makes a point of tipping when he goes into a restaurant, waited table place before ordering. Seems to work for him and with him being older gent type, he can get away with it without it looking odd. Sets the aul tone.

I don't eat take away food so my tipping is more related to barista, bar, restaurant staff etc...

Edited by horsebox - 31 Dec 2022 at 4:54pm

I don't tip delivery drivers as have already paid a delivery fee. If there was no fee then I 100% would. I'd buy the bar staff in the local a drink every night I'm in. 

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