Most people tend to think that tipping is purely based on the quality of the services. Well, in one way it is true and it makes sense. On the other side, the question to ask is how do you determine a good service?
Every individual has their meter of judging a good service and judges whether to tip or not. While it is true that most of the people in America tip everyone and it is even considered a culture to do so, there are many more who think otherwise. Tipping delivery drivers or anyone depends on the individual, it is not mandatory because it comes under gratuity and not an obligation.
So, should you tip delivery drivers?
It depends on the situation and the person’s mindset. If a person has the heart to give, they will find a way to tip no matter what and the opposite is true for the stingy ones. There are many reasons to tip delivery drivers though. For instance, those people who bring your favorite pizza to your doorstep do need a little appreciation from time to time don’t you think so?
The ground reality of those minimum wage earners.
Those working in such jobs work at a minimum wage and delivery is not just what they do. They are in charge of other things in the store besides delivering. And on top of that, when they go out to deliver they get paid even below their minimum wage. The other reason is also that they use their vehicle, gas money, and the pain of delivering your stuff to an unknown locality or situation. You may want to look at it from this perspective and show a little empathy or look the other way and argue your way into not tipping them by bringing in all the facts and intellectual discussion of how the company or the government has to look into this matter.
Why should you tip delivery drivers?
These jobs are done mostly by people who are in dire need of money. They are mostly students or people of low-income strata. They make Minimum wage and most of them are just trying to put food on their table. While you may be an anti-tipper and would like to argue yourself away into glory and you might be right about it. But don’t forget that even your small tips help them get by and it gives them a push to hang on. Your tip may be the last thing that they may be holding on to.
The other thing to remember is that while tipping is not obligatory but it feels right to do it just for the sake of them bringing a smile to your face. Some may argue that they are just doing their job. Yes, that is right but think of it in this way, even if it is their job don’t you want to have a little courtesy and tip them just to make them smile? If you can do that by just tipping 10-20% of the total amount, why not do that? But at the end of the day, it all depends on the person’s mindset.
A look into the tipper’s point of view.
Not all non-tippers are stingy or a cheapskate. Some are genuinely not able to tip due to their circumstances. One must not forget that part too. It is not the same story for everyone. But those who have the means to do so should tip such workers because it may not cost you anything to give some dollars to them but it makes a huge difference in their life if you do so.
Your tip may help them to do the much-needed repair of their vehicle or meet their desperate need for gas etc. You never know but never forget that it may just be a dollar for you but it is a means to meet their essential needs.
How does tipping help the community to strive?
Tipping out of love for the people puts their trust back into mankind. Those working in this are mostly from lower strata of the society and they have financial constraints that those in higher strata can not comprehend fully. Making a point to understand them and their world and trying to co-exist together is a thing everyone must strive to do. Although tipping is a small act, this one act can create a ripple effect in the lives of these people.
Conclusion
Although there may be many arguments as to why you must tip or questions to whether you tip or not, the only thing a person should remember is to be kind and understanding. When you have a love for people, out of that love will come forth gratitude and tipping is a gratuity and therefore it will just automatically flow out of you.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
1. How much do delivery drivers make for delivery?
While they make a Minimum wage of 7.50 dollars in normal duty, during the delivery they make lower than the minimum wage of 3.50 dollars approximately.
2. When should I tip a delivery driver even when I am a non-believer of giving tips?
It is considered common courtesy to tip them when they have given excellent service or brave the weather to deliver you your stuff.
