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When I forgot the tip on a pizza delivery and saw the driver's face
I ordered pizza for a game night with friends. When the delivery guy came, I was busy setting up and paid the exact amount on the app. He handed over the pizza with a quiet thanks and left fast. My friend said out loud that I didn't tip, and the room got quiet. I felt awful and ran outside to give him cash, but his car was gone. That moment made me think about how tips are part of their job. Now I set a default tip on delivery apps every time I order. You should too to avoid that sick feeling and help out the worker.
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mason_jenkins107mo ago
Heard delivery drivers rely on tips to make ends meet.
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sarah_perry7mo ago
Isn't it crazy how tips make or break a delivery driver's day? I once paid a driver with a bunch of loose coins because I had no bills, and I still feel awful about it. It really highlights how messed up it is that their pay isn't enough to live on. I do my best to tip more now, but sometimes my own funds are low. Makes you wish companies would just pay them properly so we didn't have to fill the gap.
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coleman.james7mo ago
Wow, Sarah, that coin story really sticks with you. I started keeping a few dollar bills in an envelope by the front door, just for tips. It saves that last minute scramble. Mason_jenkins10 is right about drivers needing tips to cover basics. It's a sorry fix for a broken system, but it sure beats handing over a fistful of change. We really shouldn't be in this spot at all.
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