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Netizens Discuss Why The Rich Don’t Tip After This Appliance Delivery Courier Shares His Experience
You wouldn’t be wrong to think that tipping someone is, very simply, a way to financially support someone whose job is on the lower end of the spectrum pay-wise. But it’s not just that. It’s also a way of showing someone you appreciate and value their work, especially if they go the extra mile.
But the concept of tipping presents quite a bit of nuance on multiple levels, notwithstanding moral and ethical dilemmas. One Redditor recently sparked a conversation about it, sharing his experience of rich vs. not-so-rich folk’s tipping habits.
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Tipping seems to be one of those social norms the definition of which varies wildly depending on who you ask
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This time, it’s a matter of the rich vs. the poor with who tips more, and according to this Redditor, the rich are not keen on it
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In his two years of working as an appliance delivery guy, not once was he ever tipped by a rich guy, but always by folk from lower-income neighborhoods
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A Redditor by the nickname of u/Brandononeil94 shared an interesting observation from the two years he’s been an appliance delivery courier in Montana. He noticed how rich people don’t tip him, whereas folks from lower-income neighborhoods do so on the regular.
This comes after having recently visited a giant mansion not too far from the city of Butte. OP explained that he had a hard time delivering an appliance up the many steps into the home. He did exchange courtesies with the owner’s wife in the form of compliments aimed at the house and all that jazz.
Turns out, the owners bought up half of uptown Butte, renovated the buildings and whatnot—had to raise rent somewhere there, despite it being “such a blessing for the town”—and then just sent OP on his way.
Now, granted, OP never expected a tip. But he did note that folks from lower income neighborhoods always tip him for his work, but rich communities (he noted Big Sky and Bozeman) never do, sparking a conversation in the comments.
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Comments varied wildly in their content, with the most popular approach being tipping appliance delivery people is a thing? More on that later, but OP has noted that he gets tipped, so, yeah, it’s a thing.
Others, however, attempted to answer the question at hand. For one, people who earn less typically get what hard work is and they appreciate it. Another Redditor dumped it all on the fact that tipping culture is weird in general, and being told a specific price, there is an assumption that the cost of labor has been added and hence no need for a tip.
This one commenter detailed that many rich folk understand that tipping is subsidizing the wages for large corporations. It’s actually what the companies ought to be paying their employees. But since they’ll get a bigger wage considering tips anyway, piggybacking on this culture is what more or less allows them to abuse the system that way. And this ultimately allows corporations to earn more.
Circling back to the first point made—is tipping couriers a thing?—one commenter used it to explain that it might have just been the very unlucky case of these particular people, coincidentally being rich, who simply did not know they should tip OP’s profession in the first place.
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Saying that tipping culture is wild is also a bit of an understatement because it’s culture. It’s not law, not a rule, but a social norm of sorts, without much specificity and a lot of nuance. If you don’t believe that, consider the idea of tipping jars placed next to self-checkout terminals. Yeah, it’s that wild.
If you do want to make sense of the tipping culture, consider AARP’s guide to tipping. It proposes a very simple and clear-cut rule of supporting those who support you. While it can be hard to pin-point who should and should not be on that list, ultimately it’s anyone who makes your life easier: at-home and childcare workers, caregivers, house cleaners, dog walkers, mail and delivery couriers, and the like. This is besides all the more traditional trades like waiters, hairdressers, and taxi drivers.
As for the question of how much?, it depends on the industry. Though, it all still ultimately boils down to how much you think you should tip, but here goes: 15%-20% for restaurants workers and bartenders, 15%-20% for food delivery (depending on the distance, etc.), 15%-20% for hotel room service (if not included in the price), 10%-20% for beauty services, same for massage, 15%-20% for taxi drivers and chauffeurs, while many trade-based vocations like mechanics, furniture movers and appliance deliverers, plumbers and other handymen never expect a tip, but a rounded $5, $10, or $20 tip at your discretion is a thing in some places.
But, because this is the internet and because these are all cultural things, the conversations continue and so we’d love to hear your thoughts on anything and everything that you’ve read here today in the comment section below!
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Marno C. 2 years ago
I tip people who deliver heavy things because I have stairs and I am insanely grateful I didn't have to haul that load. It's okay to show gratitude.
Nikki Sevven 2 years ago
I tip because my house was designed by an insane person. It's a raised ranch, but not a split level, so everything has to come up a flight of stairs and around tight corners. It's as if the designer forgot that large furniture and appliances would have to be brought in and taken out. It was absolutely masterful how they got my piano in without a scratch.
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Averysleepypanda 2 years ago (edited)
Tbh, I didn't know tipping an appliance delivery person was a thing, and I grew up poor
Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago (edited)
I tip if there’s a real burden put on the person doing the delivering (like delivering something heavy and I have stairs), or I know they’re being paid a pittance (like delivering pizza). If they’re from a moving company and delivering my houseful of furniture, I will tip and offer them Gatorade, water, soda, or coffee if it’s cold out. Anyone doing work around my house for an extended amount of time also gets tipped and access to beverages. There’s no shame in showing your gratitude and being considerate of someone’s comfort—-especially when they’re hardworking people. Oh, and hey rich people! The majority of the rest of us are NOT out to cheat you and take as much of your money as we can get. We will do as good a job for you, for as fair a price, as we would for anybody, regardless of their SES. No padding, no lies about work that’s needed, no skimping on supplies. Nope. Because we’re honest and ethical, and treat our customers the way we would want to be treated. So quit the b******t of thinking everyone’s out to take advantage of you. The percentage of people like that is minuscule—-and the majority of them happen to be in your own tax bracket, and routinely cheat, take advantage of, and totally screw over the rest of us. Big. Time. All. The. Goddamned. Time.
Beachbum 2 years ago
You are showing gratitude by PAYING them. You aren’t required to overpay! Offering drinks is just common courtesy but a real professional will bring their own.
Load More Replies... LooseSeal's $10 Banana 2 years ago
If I hire a delivery driver, I'm definitely tipping. If I buy a product from a company and they send a delivery driver, it would never cross my mind to tip. I'm not tipping UPS drivers and I'm not tipping someone from an appliance store.
Marilyn Russell 2 years ago
That’s exactly the distinction I was thinking. Besides, you usually pay an extra fee to deliver from an appliance or furniture store.
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John Smith (he/him/xy/️) 2 years ago
Imagine tipping for something that is part of your job...
Fun Fan 2 years ago
It never ever cross my mind to tip a delivery driver. I'm thanking, and max. offering some bottled water, when is really hot outside, like 30 grades Celsius. Also in restaurants and bars, I'm tipping very rare, mainly just making a "full sum", like a beer is 3,60 euro, than I'm paying a 4 for it, but no additional tip. In restaurants, sometime I'm tipping max. 10%, when the service is more, than bringing my ordered food to my table.
Robert T 2 years ago
We pay quite high delivery charges in the UK. I'll be damned if I'm tipping the driver as well, unless they really have gone above and beyond the call of duty. I might tip someone I've hired to move something for me and they do a good job and don't appear to be charging enough - such as car transport or man and van type services.
Boris Long-Johnson 2 years ago
This is very much a USA thing I think. I would never tip someone self employed that I’ve hired (ie gas man, removal man with a van etc) as I’d think he’s quoted the price he’s comfortable with. Takeaway drivers maybe although with card payment on just eat etc that’s less likely.
Load More Replies... Vira 2 years ago
People expect tips for delivery services? I've never heard of that. I figure you tip people who aren't paid full wages - like a bellhop or wait staff. OP even said they make a decent wage. I feel like tips for delivery service is weird. You're not going above and beyond. That's your job, and people even pay extra for delivery into the house, vs doorstep.
Beachbum 2 years ago
Bell Hops are paid full wages. Only wait staff are not.
Load More Replies... Donald 2 years ago
I had an old fridge taken out and a new one delivered, in August, to my second story apt. I tipped those guys well and gave them water because I could've done it myself but I'm not a glutton for punishment. Anyone who risks there physical well-being to provide me with a service deserves a little extra IMO and no I'm not wealthy.
Beachbum 2 years ago
You’re not wealthy because you’re willing to double pay for things. Those delivery people are paid by you already to do the job through the cost of the appliances or an extra charge you already paid.
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StrangeOne 2 years ago
I'm on the fence with this. Being low income, I don't like it when people think low income earners are all comrades and more generous out of this unspoken understanding. Sure, I appreciate, and feel good rewarding, hard work. However, the times I've tipped I've felt almost obligated. People with more money have more choices and can afford ruffling a few feathers with some servers and delivery people. They can go somewhere else if there's an issue, usually. Low income people don't have alternative choices. I would rather keep the peace and make someone's day a bit brighter Plus, giving a tip gives the illusion I'm not poor and have, at least, a bit of money to give away. I'm not saying OP is wrong. Just wanted to add a different take. One thing I like to do for those who don't make tips is give them a boast in their spirits. I'll tell that agent she's doing a great job, especially when they sound like someone else made them upset.
Beachbum 2 years ago
By all means thank the delivery person, that is common courtesy, even offer a bottle of water if you have it. But don’t tip. That person is already well paid for his job. You aren’t required to pay him again, especially if you are having difficulty paying your bills!!
Load More Replies... Mell 2 years ago
I really don't understand this. I live in the Netherlands and we don't usually tip here very often. Maybe in a restaurant or when you order food. But it is not standard. Most people get paid a minimum wage here so the tipping-society is really strange to me. And frankly I'm glad it is so. When I buy something in a store or market, I know immediately how much something costs. There is no added taxes (it shows on the receipt but is already included)
Beachbum 2 years ago
This is a new thing in the US. Some people liked to show off that they had money by flaunting tips but really the only tips expected are wait staff as they aren’t paid a full wage. Ridiculous that government has allowed restaurants to pay them this way but they do make more (in most cases a lot more) then they would make just being paid a salary. So while servers b…h about tipping, they really don’t want it to go away because they would never get paid by the restaurant what they make in tips. This idea of tipping other people for doing their jobs is just stupidity
Load More Replies... Weasel Wise 2 years ago
I tipped the man who came and hook up our internet at our new house a few weeks ago. Not something I usually do but it was a federal holiday (so most everyone had the day off), he showed up quick, and he was vigilant about making sure we had a good connection by calling for a bucket truck to help him add a new cable running from the power pole. He didn't have to be working, he could have made us wait all day, and he could have just hooked us up to the existing line that was of lower quality....but he didn't and he went out of his way to make sure we got fantastic service. Tip that man!
Beachbum 2 years ago
He did his job well, was paid by the installation company, the customers behind you “had to wait alllday” and he wanted to keep his job so he didn’t use the inferior cable. He was probably happy to work the holiday because he was paid more. SMH
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Stay Off My Lawn 2 years ago
I used to do lots of heavy lifting in my jobs and when my musculoskeletal system started going awry I started noticing how heavy the stuff was that I was lifting. For a while I tipped couriers out of guilt because of that. But my experience with delivery guys is that some refreshments and a spot to cool down and stretch before their next job seems to be preferred over the small tips people in my tax bracket scrape up.
Dennis Lenny 2 years ago
I had no idea you're supposed to tip for this. I'd rather we get rid of tipping culture altogether. Your company charges what your time is worth, you get paid what your time is worth.
Beachbum 2 years ago
You aren’t. Those people are paid well for their jobs.
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JK 2 years ago
Article titled "Netizens Discuss Why The Rich Don’t Tip After This Appliance Delivery Courier Shares His Experience" - except BP only shows comments where no one discusses anything other than the idea of tipping a delivery driver, despite the OP post ETAs mentioning he's on good money and that wasn't what he was talking about.
Beachbum 2 years ago
A fool and his money are soon parted. The quote id based on stupidity like this where people are double paying for services. Smh
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Szzone 2 years ago (edited)
I live in Europe and it's not unheard of to tip someone and at leadt in my country it's common practice. Everyone tips waiters, more often than not people tip food delivery people, and some, like me, tip appliance delivery people too. In my mind, if the food delivery guy rings me up to come down to the front gate of the apartment building, which has happened, then I don't tip, they just did their job, brought the food to my address. But if they come in, climb the stairs to the third floor where my apartment is, and hand me the food at my front door, they deserve that tip. Which isn't much anyway, I tip like €0.5-0.7, but hey it's better than no tip.
Maisey Myles 2 years ago
I went into a gift shop recently and they had a tip jar on the counter. I was shocked. Hell no! I'm not tipping you for doing your damn job.
Nykky 2 years ago
I love how most of the comments are some form of "StOp AsKiNg FoR tIpS" when the bro said "I do not ask for tips or think I will get them" like...at the very beginning. My reading comprehension is bad, but how did these morons pass 8th grade. If English isn't their first language, I give them a pass. But jesus christ you simpletons. Anyways, this is part of why I don't go out to sit-down restaurants. I know I'd wanna tip well, but I don't have that kind of money right now.
Don Adams 2 years ago
Delivery personnel are paid to make deliveries as agreed in the sales contract. An appliance or other product sale may state "driveway delivery" or some other specific notation. Read your agreement to see what is expected. For me (and I delivered lumber/building supplies after separating from the service), I base any gratuity on the level of service received. Be polite, professional, add a little extra effort, I am happy to show. Y appreciation. Just drop it in the driveway, I will wish you a safe day. I think the point being made is that "rich" people often act entitled, and "regular" people are more empathetic. Not news. Not all tips have to be monetary. One summer day, after delivering sheet rock and carrying into the garage, the customer offered me a cool ra cold drink and a bag of chips. I don't think a $10 tip would have been more appreciated (this was 1988, so adust for inflation). If you expect nothing, still do your best. You will never be disappointed
Almarako94 2 years ago
As my washing mashine had been delivered i felt bad not having cash on me to give tip. If stuff is heavy i would tip, for everything else i already pay for the delivery so walking up the stairs (for only one not so heavy piece) i wouldn't think about tipping. If it's more and heavy stuff i would tip. But i come from a lower income family and am now middle/ close to upper class.
Unwanted Imagery 2 years ago
I mean, I used to work for a floral shop and would occasionally have to deliver for weddings (both the actual wedding and for the reception). Service was already paid for (and if you've ever gotten married you know that the flowers aren't cheap). Even though we don't take or need tips (since I was paid hourly), I still had people insist on tipping me (and if another person was helping the setup, them too). Maybe 25% of the deliveries were tipped, usually by the father of the bride or groom and especially if we were doing a pin on service (actually helping the groomsman and fathers with their boutonnieres). We would insist for several minutes that we don't take tips, and they would insist we take the tip.
Kenneth Brown 2 years ago
It's weird to me when people assume that waitresses, pizza delivery drivers, etc. all need tips to make a living wage. It really depends on where you're at. My state has one of the highest minimum wages, and I know people in those service jobs who work full time with benefits who will actually turn down tips if it's too generous or they feel like the person tipping is putting themselves out too much by doing so. One time I tried to tip my maintenance guy for fixing my AC in my college dorm. I was extremely appreciative because it gets super hot here and he showed up on time and had it done promptly. But when I tried to tip him, he looked at the stack of Ramen on my desk and literally said, "I can't take advantage of a college kid. Go buy a burger tonight instead of eating noodles."
Jones Guest 2 years ago
College maintenance staff can make just as much money or more than someone in admin.
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Scarlett O'Hara's Ghost 2 years ago
Commenters keep asking why they would tip someone when they've already paid for the service.. that argument makes no sense. All the industries that expect tips are already paid for!
Jazmyn Burris 2 years ago
....Wow. Crazy. Can legit guess who's worked in customer service before vs. who hasn't
Anne Cross 2 years ago
people's reading comprehension is on full display here lmfao guy never was expecting a tip, just making a remark about tipping.
StrangeOne 2 years ago (edited)
That's because some wealthy people and their views of people working in "unskilled" jobs. They view tipping as being the same as welfare.
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Lizzie Lola 2 years ago
I was taught a tip was a way to say thank you and show appreciation. I tip EVERYONE.
Scarlett O'Hara's Ghost 2 years ago
I figured out a long time ago that people with lower incomes tend to pool resources to survive. In other words, they share. Even if it means sharing money. They realized that by sharing the things they had with their community benefits not only the community, but also themselves. Wealthier people don't know this. They learned what's mine in mind and what's theirs is theirs.
Joann Hart 2 years ago
Rich people don't tip and are the first to say "everyone should be paid a living wage" but they are also the last ones to pay a living wage. Read an article recently that listed services you don't need to tip, one was baristas...what? They never get paid a living wage and work their butts off. I always tip well wherever I go.
Marno C. 2 years ago
I tip people who deliver heavy things because I have stairs and I am insanely grateful I didn't have to haul that load. It's okay to show gratitude.
Nikki Sevven 2 years ago
I tip because my house was designed by an insane person. It's a raised ranch, but not a split level, so everything has to come up a flight of stairs and around tight corners. It's as if the designer forgot that large furniture and appliances would have to be brought in and taken out. It was absolutely masterful how they got my piano in without a scratch.
Load More Replies... Averysleepypanda 2 years ago (edited)
Tbh, I didn't know tipping an appliance delivery person was a thing, and I grew up poor
Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago (edited)
I tip if there’s a real burden put on the person doing the delivering (like delivering something heavy and I have stairs), or I know they’re being paid a pittance (like delivering pizza). If they’re from a moving company and delivering my houseful of furniture, I will tip and offer them Gatorade, water, soda, or coffee if it’s cold out. Anyone doing work around my house for an extended amount of time also gets tipped and access to beverages. There’s no shame in showing your gratitude and being considerate of someone’s comfort—-especially when they’re hardworking people. Oh, and hey rich people! The majority of the rest of us are NOT out to cheat you and take as much of your money as we can get. We will do as good a job for you, for as fair a price, as we would for anybody, regardless of their SES. No padding, no lies about work that’s needed, no skimping on supplies. Nope. Because we’re honest and ethical, and treat our customers the way we would want to be treated. So quit the b******t of thinking everyone’s out to take advantage of you. The percentage of people like that is minuscule—-and the majority of them happen to be in your own tax bracket, and routinely cheat, take advantage of, and totally screw over the rest of us. Big. Time. All. The. Goddamned. Time.
Beachbum 2 years ago
You are showing gratitude by PAYING them. You aren’t required to overpay! Offering drinks is just common courtesy but a real professional will bring their own.
Load More Replies... LooseSeal's $10 Banana 2 years ago
If I hire a delivery driver, I'm definitely tipping. If I buy a product from a company and they send a delivery driver, it would never cross my mind to tip. I'm not tipping UPS drivers and I'm not tipping someone from an appliance store.
Marilyn Russell 2 years ago
That’s exactly the distinction I was thinking. Besides, you usually pay an extra fee to deliver from an appliance or furniture store.
Load More Replies... John Smith (he/him/xy/️) 2 years ago
Imagine tipping for something that is part of your job...
Fun Fan 2 years ago
It never ever cross my mind to tip a delivery driver. I'm thanking, and max. offering some bottled water, when is really hot outside, like 30 grades Celsius. Also in restaurants and bars, I'm tipping very rare, mainly just making a "full sum", like a beer is 3,60 euro, than I'm paying a 4 for it, but no additional tip. In restaurants, sometime I'm tipping max. 10%, when the service is more, than bringing my ordered food to my table.
Robert T 2 years ago
We pay quite high delivery charges in the UK. I'll be damned if I'm tipping the driver as well, unless they really have gone above and beyond the call of duty. I might tip someone I've hired to move something for me and they do a good job and don't appear to be charging enough - such as car transport or man and van type services.
Boris Long-Johnson 2 years ago
This is very much a USA thing I think. I would never tip someone self employed that I’ve hired (ie gas man, removal man with a van etc) as I’d think he’s quoted the price he’s comfortable with. Takeaway drivers maybe although with card payment on just eat etc that’s less likely.
Load More Replies... Vira 2 years ago
People expect tips for delivery services? I've never heard of that. I figure you tip people who aren't paid full wages - like a bellhop or wait staff. OP even said they make a decent wage. I feel like tips for delivery service is weird. You're not going above and beyond. That's your job, and people even pay extra for delivery into the house, vs doorstep.
Beachbum 2 years ago
Bell Hops are paid full wages. Only wait staff are not.
Load More Replies... Donald 2 years ago
I had an old fridge taken out and a new one delivered, in August, to my second story apt. I tipped those guys well and gave them water because I could've done it myself but I'm not a glutton for punishment. Anyone who risks there physical well-being to provide me with a service deserves a little extra IMO and no I'm not wealthy.
Beachbum 2 years ago
You’re not wealthy because you’re willing to double pay for things. Those delivery people are paid by you already to do the job through the cost of the appliances or an extra charge you already paid.
Load More Replies... StrangeOne 2 years ago
I'm on the fence with this. Being low income, I don't like it when people think low income earners are all comrades and more generous out of this unspoken understanding. Sure, I appreciate, and feel good rewarding, hard work. However, the times I've tipped I've felt almost obligated. People with more money have more choices and can afford ruffling a few feathers with some servers and delivery people. They can go somewhere else if there's an issue, usually. Low income people don't have alternative choices. I would rather keep the peace and make someone's day a bit brighter Plus, giving a tip gives the illusion I'm not poor and have, at least, a bit of money to give away. I'm not saying OP is wrong. Just wanted to add a different take. One thing I like to do for those who don't make tips is give them a boast in their spirits. I'll tell that agent she's doing a great job, especially when they sound like someone else made them upset.
Beachbum 2 years ago
By all means thank the delivery person, that is common courtesy, even offer a bottle of water if you have it. But don’t tip. That person is already well paid for his job. You aren’t required to pay him again, especially if you are having difficulty paying your bills!!
Load More Replies... Mell 2 years ago
I really don't understand this. I live in the Netherlands and we don't usually tip here very often. Maybe in a restaurant or when you order food. But it is not standard. Most people get paid a minimum wage here so the tipping-society is really strange to me. And frankly I'm glad it is so. When I buy something in a store or market, I know immediately how much something costs. There is no added taxes (it shows on the receipt but is already included)
Beachbum 2 years ago
This is a new thing in the US. Some people liked to show off that they had money by flaunting tips but really the only tips expected are wait staff as they aren’t paid a full wage. Ridiculous that government has allowed restaurants to pay them this way but they do make more (in most cases a lot more) then they would make just being paid a salary. So while servers b…h about tipping, they really don’t want it to go away because they would never get paid by the restaurant what they make in tips. This idea of tipping other people for doing their jobs is just stupidity
Load More Replies... Weasel Wise 2 years ago
I tipped the man who came and hook up our internet at our new house a few weeks ago. Not something I usually do but it was a federal holiday (so most everyone had the day off), he showed up quick, and he was vigilant about making sure we had a good connection by calling for a bucket truck to help him add a new cable running from the power pole. He didn't have to be working, he could have made us wait all day, and he could have just hooked us up to the existing line that was of lower quality....but he didn't and he went out of his way to make sure we got fantastic service. Tip that man!
Beachbum 2 years ago
He did his job well, was paid by the installation company, the customers behind you “had to wait alllday” and he wanted to keep his job so he didn’t use the inferior cable. He was probably happy to work the holiday because he was paid more. SMH
Load More Replies... Stay Off My Lawn 2 years ago
I used to do lots of heavy lifting in my jobs and when my musculoskeletal system started going awry I started noticing how heavy the stuff was that I was lifting. For a while I tipped couriers out of guilt because of that. But my experience with delivery guys is that some refreshments and a spot to cool down and stretch before their next job seems to be preferred over the small tips people in my tax bracket scrape up.
Dennis Lenny 2 years ago
I had no idea you're supposed to tip for this. I'd rather we get rid of tipping culture altogether. Your company charges what your time is worth, you get paid what your time is worth.
Beachbum 2 years ago
You aren’t. Those people are paid well for their jobs.
Load More Replies... JK 2 years ago
Article titled "Netizens Discuss Why The Rich Don’t Tip After This Appliance Delivery Courier Shares His Experience" - except BP only shows comments where no one discusses anything other than the idea of tipping a delivery driver, despite the OP post ETAs mentioning he's on good money and that wasn't what he was talking about.
Beachbum 2 years ago
A fool and his money are soon parted. The quote id based on stupidity like this where people are double paying for services. Smh
Load More Replies... Szzone 2 years ago (edited)
I live in Europe and it's not unheard of to tip someone and at leadt in my country it's common practice. Everyone tips waiters, more often than not people tip food delivery people, and some, like me, tip appliance delivery people too. In my mind, if the food delivery guy rings me up to come down to the front gate of the apartment building, which has happened, then I don't tip, they just did their job, brought the food to my address. But if they come in, climb the stairs to the third floor where my apartment is, and hand me the food at my front door, they deserve that tip. Which isn't much anyway, I tip like €0.5-0.7, but hey it's better than no tip.
Maisey Myles 2 years ago
I went into a gift shop recently and they had a tip jar on the counter. I was shocked. Hell no! I'm not tipping you for doing your damn job.
Nykky 2 years ago
I love how most of the comments are some form of "StOp AsKiNg FoR tIpS" when the bro said "I do not ask for tips or think I will get them" like...at the very beginning. My reading comprehension is bad, but how did these morons pass 8th grade. If English isn't their first language, I give them a pass. But jesus christ you simpletons. Anyways, this is part of why I don't go out to sit-down restaurants. I know I'd wanna tip well, but I don't have that kind of money right now.
Don Adams 2 years ago
Delivery personnel are paid to make deliveries as agreed in the sales contract. An appliance or other product sale may state "driveway delivery" or some other specific notation. Read your agreement to see what is expected. For me (and I delivered lumber/building supplies after separating from the service), I base any gratuity on the level of service received. Be polite, professional, add a little extra effort, I am happy to show. Y appreciation. Just drop it in the driveway, I will wish you a safe day. I think the point being made is that "rich" people often act entitled, and "regular" people are more empathetic. Not news. Not all tips have to be monetary. One summer day, after delivering sheet rock and carrying into the garage, the customer offered me a cool ra cold drink and a bag of chips. I don't think a $10 tip would have been more appreciated (this was 1988, so adust for inflation). If you expect nothing, still do your best. You will never be disappointed
Almarako94 2 years ago
As my washing mashine had been delivered i felt bad not having cash on me to give tip. If stuff is heavy i would tip, for everything else i already pay for the delivery so walking up the stairs (for only one not so heavy piece) i wouldn't think about tipping. If it's more and heavy stuff i would tip. But i come from a lower income family and am now middle/ close to upper class.
Unwanted Imagery 2 years ago
I mean, I used to work for a floral shop and would occasionally have to deliver for weddings (both the actual wedding and for the reception). Service was already paid for (and if you've ever gotten married you know that the flowers aren't cheap). Even though we don't take or need tips (since I was paid hourly), I still had people insist on tipping me (and if another person was helping the setup, them too). Maybe 25% of the deliveries were tipped, usually by the father of the bride or groom and especially if we were doing a pin on service (actually helping the groomsman and fathers with their boutonnieres). We would insist for several minutes that we don't take tips, and they would insist we take the tip.
Kenneth Brown 2 years ago
It's weird to me when people assume that waitresses, pizza delivery drivers, etc. all need tips to make a living wage. It really depends on where you're at. My state has one of the highest minimum wages, and I know people in those service jobs who work full time with benefits who will actually turn down tips if it's too generous or they feel like the person tipping is putting themselves out too much by doing so. One time I tried to tip my maintenance guy for fixing my AC in my college dorm. I was extremely appreciative because it gets super hot here and he showed up on time and had it done promptly. But when I tried to tip him, he looked at the stack of Ramen on my desk and literally said, "I can't take advantage of a college kid. Go buy a burger tonight instead of eating noodles."
Jones Guest 2 years ago
College maintenance staff can make just as much money or more than someone in admin.
Load More Replies... Scarlett O'Hara's Ghost 2 years ago
Commenters keep asking why they would tip someone when they've already paid for the service.. that argument makes no sense. All the industries that expect tips are already paid for!
Jazmyn Burris 2 years ago
....Wow. Crazy. Can legit guess who's worked in customer service before vs. who hasn't
Anne Cross 2 years ago
people's reading comprehension is on full display here lmfao guy never was expecting a tip, just making a remark about tipping.
StrangeOne 2 years ago (edited)
That's because some wealthy people and their views of people working in "unskilled" jobs. They view tipping as being the same as welfare.
Load More Replies... Lizzie Lola 2 years ago
I was taught a tip was a way to say thank you and show appreciation. I tip EVERYONE.
Scarlett O'Hara's Ghost 2 years ago
I figured out a long time ago that people with lower incomes tend to pool resources to survive. In other words, they share. Even if it means sharing money. They realized that by sharing the things they had with their community benefits not only the community, but also themselves. Wealthier people don't know this. They learned what's mine in mind and what's theirs is theirs.
Joann Hart 2 years ago
Rich people don't tip and are the first to say "everyone should be paid a living wage" but they are also the last ones to pay a living wage. Read an article recently that listed services you don't need to tip, one was baristas...what? They never get paid a living wage and work their butts off. I always tip well wherever I go.
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