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#76094 11/23/2015 06:10 PM
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After a bit of searching on TTOL I realize 'tipping' is kind of a hot-button topic around these parts, so I'll keep my question very specific. How much do you tip the person who delivers your groceries and/or liquor. We just placed a $600 grocery order with RiteWay; even a 10% ($60) tip seems kind of excessive. What's the collective TTOL thought on this matter?


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I usually tip the delivery guy $20 and they seem pretty happy about it so I'd guess it's normal. Don't think it needs to be a % of your order.


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This is just what I would do, not saying it's right. If the delivery person is super helpful and goes well out of their way and is on time, etc, I might tip $20-30. If pretty standard, but nice an helpful, $10-20. If they just show up and say "the stuff is in the truck", maybe $5-10 or no tip. I personally don't think it should be a percentage like at a restaurant.

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Agree. That's about what I do.


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Same.


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Thanks, glad to know my gut feel was on target. Thank you.


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$20 if they're helpful.

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3rd time, don't have everything delivered. We get bulk stuff delivered, but like picking out our own produce, meats, chicken and seafood.

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That makes sense ... thanks.


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If you give it to them when they first get there, it seems to help everything overall.


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