It's OK Not To Tip Your Delivery Drivers During The Coronavirus
Start writing a post
Currently

If You're Not Tipping Your Delivery Drivers 20 Percent Right Now, Honestly, I Support You

I'm in no place to judge given the current situation, and I honestly support that decision.

15508
If You're Not Tipping Your Delivery Drivers 20 Percent Right Now, Honestly, I Support You

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, we're all fully aware that only "essential" businesses are open for the time being: medical facilities, grocery stores, gas stations, and restaurants (but only for take-out and delivery options). Thus, if you're not considered an essential worker, for the time being, the likelihood of bringing home a paycheck is slim.

To flatten the curve, everyone is instructed to practice social distancing and stay home, which requires a lot of us to explore at-home cooking whether we like it or not. Admittedly, sometimes we need a break from it and that's why we go out to eat, right? I imagine what a lot of us want to do right now is go to our favorite restaurants with our family and friends, sit down and order some food, eat and enjoy each other's company. However, because of the current situation, it's not a possibility so we settle for ordering take-out and delivery.

If you're at all familiar with the article "An Open Letter To The People That Don't Tip Their Servers," you're aware of its controversy each time it's posted; the fact that some people don't tip their servers at all, or what's considered the appropriate amount, "are ignorant enough to leave without leaving a few dollars." I have my own stance on the topic that vastly disagrees with the point of the article, but to each their own.

A lot of people are out of a job because of COVID-19 and having to stay home right now. Some people can't pay their mortgages, utilities, rent, or any other usual bills, and unemployment has skyrocketed. However, we still need to eat and sometimes we get tired of home-cooking and want a break. I understand that.

Taking all of this into consideration, I firmly believe that a 20 percent tip for delivery drivers is an excessive expectation.

If they're expecting a tip anyway, shame on them.

Tips are meant to be earned income, not expected income.

It's OK if you aren't able to tip your delivery drivers, let alone tip them 20 percent.

A lot of take-out and delivery services, such as GrubHub, UberEats, and individual chains, include a mandatory gratuity charge to the final total anyway. Why should it be necessary, or an expectation, to give them a few extra dollars when they deliver food to your door?

Personally, It's not that I don't want to tip and help them out with a little extra, especially during a crisis such as this. It just falls to the simple fact that maybe I can't right now, and that's beyond anyone's control. The best I can do is be appreciative that they're willing to continue working and putting themselves at risk in order to deliver food to countless homes.

Regardless of the position you're in, be kind and understanding. If you can afford giving them a couple extra dollars, go ahead. If you can't, don't let anyone shame you for it. As far as funds go, it's every man for himself right now.

Report this Content
Featured

How Technology Has Changed Our Lives

While we are all very dependant on technology, we are losing touch with humanity.

2371
How Technology Has Changed Our Lives

If we look back on how our ancestors lived we can sense a totally different lifestyle. If they could come back and live with all our technological devices they surely would think they are in a completely new alien world. They lived such a simple life without our devices that it seems as if centuries have passed by. In reality most of the discoveries were accomplished in the past twenty years. Indeed we have assisted a total technological distortion. This change in our lives was characterized by a myriad of technological innovations, due to globalization.

Keep Reading...Show less
Sports

Why I Love Football

Why Is Football A Sport That Is So Celebrated Across The Nation?

5560
College quarterback drops back to make pass as football season begins
https://pixabay.com/en/quarterback-american-football-sport-67701/

It is the time of year when the athletic event of football tends to exhilarate fans across the Nation. Why is football a sport that is so celebrated across the Nation? Many times I have asked myself why I even love the game of football so much, especially being a female, but I came up with a few of the many reasons why football fans love the game. though this may not be everyone's reasons for loving the game, here are some reasons that I love football.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Nostalgic Early 2000s Barbies: 34 Forgotten Treasures

For all the 90's babies and their obsession with Barbies.

29471
Barbies on a display case
LATimes

With Barbie mania overtaking society with the release of the new movie, here is some late 90's/early 2000's nostalgia for you in Barbie form.

It's sure to stir up old memories and unlock some good ones. And if you're feeling inspired by a particular toy but you don't remember where you put it, we've listed where you can find one today. You're welcome.

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

Riots and Protests rock Paris and other French cities

Crazy European Summer

1237
Riots and Protests rock Paris and other French cities
A 17 year old boy of North African origin was shot and killed by French police during a traffic stop on Tuesday. The police claimed they "feared for their lives" when the boy started driving away from them and opened fire, killing him.
Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

When DEI goes haywire

Shocking Revelation: Doctors Resort to Ethnicity-Based Prioritization in Medical Care

1439
When DEI goes haywire
In a shocking move in New Zealand, surgeons must now consider ethnicity in prioritizing patients for operations.
Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments