Do I tip delivery driver?
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Is it his company ? or does he work for someone..? If its his company or he is a private contractor , no.. if he works for someone.. Yes.. at least that's what I would do.
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If you are happy with the service, why not?
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Patrick from PlyCar delivered my 2013 Z06 days before Christmas (I think December 21st).
His truck was spotless even in inclement weather.
Delivery was flawless.
I was happy.
Took him out to eat before he got back on the road to head home to his family for Christmas and gave him a $50 tip.
Sure. Why not?
His truck was spotless even in inclement weather.
Delivery was flawless.
I was happy.
Took him out to eat before he got back on the road to head home to his family for Christmas and gave him a $50 tip.
Sure. Why not?
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When my '17 GS was delivered I tipped the driver and gave to him a bagged lunch with drinks. Didn't care whether the company was his or not.
IMO, his "position" with the trucking company was of no matter- it was he who handled my car.
Enjoy your ride
IMO, his "position" with the trucking company was of no matter- it was he who handled my car.
Enjoy your ride
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Yea can't hurt. I just had my tranny fluid flushed and give the service writer, service manager, and mechanic a food gift card. They will remember me next time I hope and do a good job for me.
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Tipping has gone too far. I would rather be charged more than have to be a co-employer. I once asked a waitress how she would like it if the owner raised prices 15% and paid the wait staff 15% of the total bill, she said it's a great idea.
Don't get me wrong, I usually tip 20% since owners are cheap, but only to people who depend on tips. In the case of a truck driver, I would never think to tip. My tech I tipped because he went above and beyond me. I consider the tech & service writers to be friends, actually everyone I do business with.
Don't get me wrong, I usually tip 20% since owners are cheap, but only to people who depend on tips. In the case of a truck driver, I would never think to tip. My tech I tipped because he went above and beyond me. I consider the tech & service writers to be friends, actually everyone I do business with.
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