Deliveries

Pizza

$1-$2 if short distance
$2-$3 for longer distances
$5 or more for large deliveries

Recently I have started to tip 15% if the service is good. Any delays not attributed to the kitchen (Pizza is noticeably cold) will result in a $1 tip or no tip. Make sure you have a good relationship with regular drivers or establishments. It works both ways.

Furniture | Appliances
Large Delivery of any kind
(e.g. exercise equipment, air conditioner, refrigerator, etc.)

$5-$10 per person minimum. If delivery is large, heavy or difficult, or requires assembly, a larger tip is suggested, perhaps $20 per person.

Flowers

$2-$5 for flowers
$5-$10 if it is a large plant or for heavy or large deliveries

Food Pick-up

Orders of $30 or less: No tip necessary, but a small tip (50 cents – $2) is appreciated, especially if the carry-out counter is busy, especially if the customer needs silverware or requests seasonings.

Orders from $30-$60: No tip necessary but appreciated if packaging the order is a huge pain, 5-10 percent is expected if I help the customer take it to their cars.

Orders of $60 and up: These are often from offices, who always ask for plates, plastic silverware, condiments, and lots of rolls (complimentary from my store). 8%-10% expected, especially if I help the customer take it out.

Suggested by Dan Matz

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Tip The Pizza Guy

Etiquette for when pizza is delivered. Ways to speed up the delivery time and make pizza delivery more enjoyable.