jenblueeyes Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 I very rarely get takeaways but when I do I order online, pay online and get them delivered. Back in the day when I would hand over cash to the bloke dropping the food off, I would add a little as a tip. Now I'm not handing over any cash, I don't - am I being tight? Nobody has made a fuss or stood there looking like they were expecting something but I was wondering what other folk do? Most companies add a delivery charge to the order anyway though I appreciate the person delivering it won't be able to pocket that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Use Deliveroo and tip when you pay online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindimoo Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 I always tip them in person as I'm not sure if the delivery person gets to keep the delivery charge from most establishments round here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 £10 minimum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenblueeyes Posted September 21, 2017 Author Share Posted September 21, 2017 28 minutes ago, Orraloon said: £10 minimum. Aye right - the whole takeaway cost me £17 for a pizza and a dessert. No way I'm adding £10 to the cost for a 3 minute drive from the takeaway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FANDABBYDOZZY Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 im a driver in the takeaway trade & you get to know the non tippers if I'm away with 3 or 4 meals I leave them till last Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindimoo Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 20 minutes ago, FANDABBYDOZZY said: im a driver in the takeaway trade & you get to know the non tippers if I'm away with 3 or 4 meals I leave them till last Exactly the reason we tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 27 minutes ago, jenblueeyes said: Aye right - the whole takeaway cost me £17 for a pizza and a dessert. No way I'm adding £10 to the cost for a 3 minute drive from the takeaway. £17 for a pizza? You've obviously got money to burn. Give the guy a tip ya miser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andymac Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Is it not £19.99 for two from Dominos? Jen might have company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenblueeyes Posted September 21, 2017 Author Share Posted September 21, 2017 1 hour ago, Orraloon said: £17 for a pizza? You've obviously got money to burn. Give the guy a tip ya miser. You have ordered: 1x Small 9.5" Ranch BBQ + Classic Crust 1x Lotta-chocca Pizza Price: £17.98 (Including VAT) For full ingredients, nutritional and allergen information see here. Courtesy of Domino's - that'll be why I only order a takeaway once a year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenblueeyes Posted September 21, 2017 Author Share Posted September 21, 2017 56 minutes ago, andymac said: Is it not £19.99 for two from Dominos? Jen might have company. See my post above...there isn't a man in the world that I would share a small pizza with! Even the dog only got a couple bits of meat off the pizza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairbairn Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 I'm exactly the same with Uber. I always tip taxi drivers when I'm paying in cash, usually by rounding up to the next pound (£6.40 becomes £8 etc). Now that I mostly get Ubers and don't hand over any cash it feels a bit patronising saying to the guy "There's £1.50/£2 etc for you" so I tend not to. Thankfully Uber have now introduced a facility where you can tip through your account retrospectively so that's what I tend to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phart Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 I got picked up by car from Berlin Airport last week (guy with a board and your name) and tipped him 50 Euro by mistake. I thought it was a 10. The boy said it was too much and my traveling companion pointed out the trip had already been paid for... Still thinking it was 10 i magnanimously said "it's no bother" and strolled away. Turned out i dont know my 10 from 50 in Euros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 It's ok 50€ is aboot 3 quid just now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 1 hour ago, bonzo said: It's ok 50€ is aboot 3 quid just now Unfortunately it's the other way round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 2 minutes ago, sbcmfc said: Unfortunately it's the other way round. Sorry missed oot worth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phart Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 £44.10 at the rate i used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ormond Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 3 hours ago, Fairbairn said: I'm exactly the same with Uber. I always tip taxi drivers when I'm paying in cash, usually by rounding up to the next pound (£6.40 becomes £8 etc). Now that I mostly get Ubers and don't hand over any cash it feels a bit patronising saying to the guy "There's £1.50/£2 etc for you" so I tend not to. Thankfully Uber have now introduced a facility where you can tip through your account retrospectively so that's what I tend to do. I use Uber constantly. For a ten dollar trip I usually give them 2. Yes, you can tip online but then they get taxed on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDange Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 This is why I'll miss the Board. Real world life solutions. Think it mostly depends on what the local culture is. A tip should be an added bonus for good service or going above and beyond, not expected as part of due course - thinking mainly in the US where they are used to top up wages so places can always pay their staff the bare minimum. With digital tipping though, where does the money actually go? At least cash can be an undeclared straight in the pocket effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Perhaps this class in takeaway etiquette would go down well in Scarborough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindimoo Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 2 hours ago, sbcmfc said: Perhaps this class in takeaway etiquette would go down well in Scarborough? It would seem a lot goes down well in Scarborough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny's Yard Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 You could ask these two for advice on takeaway etiquette.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertsscot Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 8 hours ago, phart said: . Turned out i dont know my 10 from 50 in Euros. Bet you do now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDYER63 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 4 hours ago, sbcmfc said: Perhaps this class in takeaway etiquette would go down well in Scarborough? I have just seen the video. Very disappointing. Dont think I would leave a tip for that.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 16 minutes ago, TDYER63 said: I have just seen the video. Very disappointing. Dont think I would leave a tip for that.. I couldn't really understand the mechanics myself. They appeared to be wearing jeans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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