Posted on Jul 6, 2024
Do you tip in restaurant and food delivery people at the same rate?
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Got into an interesting discussion with house guests on tipping yesterday. We were out all day and, although we had a planned meal, no one felt like cooking so we ordered in. They insisted on paying and as we were discussing the order asked what percentage we tip food delivery down here. They're from New England and apparently up there its common not tip as much for food delivery as you would if eating in at the same restaurant. Wife an I had never heard of that, but then we live in Florida which is hardly a hot spot for current dining etiquette. So, that got me wondering, should you tip more for in restaurant service and less if it's delivery from the same restaurant?
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I've literally never had food delivered to me.
But I tip based on the quality of the service;
Excellent service - 30%
Good service - 20%
Adequate service - 10%
Bad service - an explanation of my failure to leave a tip. (I've left no tip about 5-6 times in my life.
But I tip based on the quality of the service;
Excellent service - 30%
Good service - 20%
Adequate service - 10%
Bad service - an explanation of my failure to leave a tip. (I've left no tip about 5-6 times in my life.
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Maj John Bell
A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney - Please read my post again.
I stated that I have literally never had food delivered to me, at home, at play or at work; not so much as a single Pizza. that was to explain why I could only comment on one-half of the equation.
If you then read my scale from "Excellent" to "Bad" it quite clearly says ***SERVICE***. Where did I comment on the quality of the food, the speed of preparation. So exactly for what are you scolding me?
I stated that I have literally never had food delivered to me, at home, at play or at work; not so much as a single Pizza. that was to explain why I could only comment on one-half of the equation.
If you then read my scale from "Excellent" to "Bad" it quite clearly says ***SERVICE***. Where did I comment on the quality of the food, the speed of preparation. So exactly for what are you scolding me?
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
Maj John Bell -
Sorry Major, I Did Not Intend To Point You Out,
Nor Anyone Else For That Matter.
I Was Just Making A General Statement To Everyone.
And For That I DO Apologize, I Made An Unfortunate Mistake.
And Again, I'm Truly Sorry. My Error
Sorry Major, I Did Not Intend To Point You Out,
Nor Anyone Else For That Matter.
I Was Just Making A General Statement To Everyone.
And For That I DO Apologize, I Made An Unfortunate Mistake.
And Again, I'm Truly Sorry. My Error
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Maj John Bell
A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney - If you did not intend to point me out, why use my name in specific with a question mark. there is far more to a fine dining service than the quality of the ingredients, how long it takes the chef to prepare the meal. but ultimately the person who is personally charged with the overall quality of the meal is the server. they are the final quality inspector of the fare and the ambience.
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
"why use my name in specific with a question mark." ~
Because, If I'm Not Mistaken, This Is Your Thread & I Had No One Else To Pick On At That Moment.~~ I DID Apologize, And I THINK That's About The Best I Can Do, Unless Someone Else Comes Up With Something Better~~ Again Major, I DO Apologize.; Especially If You Felt Insulted.~~ Totally Unintended. ~~
Because, If I'm Not Mistaken, This Is Your Thread & I Had No One Else To Pick On At That Moment.~~ I DID Apologize, And I THINK That's About The Best I Can Do, Unless Someone Else Comes Up With Something Better~~ Again Major, I DO Apologize.; Especially If You Felt Insulted.~~ Totally Unintended. ~~
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Having been a resident of Florida for past 9 years, our experience has been tipping in a restaurant is at a higher percentage because servers are actually performing duties of serving drinks and food. Recently determined waiters/waitresses are now receiving higher hourly wages which should affect tip amounts. Delivery tips are still recommended because of time and gas, but usually not as high as in restaurant tipping.
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I tip based on level of service. I've left a $10 tip on a $10 meal because the server was absolutely outstanding. I've also left a penny in the bottom of a water glass on a $40 meal. If I have to order and receive my food while standing at a counter, you probably are not getting a tip at all.
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