Dont short-change the pizza delivery driver again.
We asked an etiquette expert to share the ins and outs of tipping for delivery.
How Much Should You Tip for Food Delivery?
Etiquette expert Elaine Swann suggests paying a $3 to $5 tip when the delivery driver arrives.
“Three to five dollars is a sufficient tip.
It doesn’t necessarily need to be a percentage of the food you ordered.”
(Anywhere between 10% and 20% is a good starting point.)
“Maybe you live in a metropolitan area, and you have a three-story walk-up.
Here’s how to handle tipping in each instance.
Don’t simply hand the driver $40 and say, “Keep the change,” Swann says.
(Knowingwhen to tip in cashcan make you a better tipper overall.)
So it is always good to have some cash on hand, period, just for tipping.”
Should I Tip When Picking Up Food?
Tipping when picking up food shows you appreciate the effort that takes them away from their tables.
(You don’t need to tip atfast food restaurantswhen you order at a counter.)
It’s not just about how much you tip but also how you handle the exchange.
“Don’t keep bills crumpled or balled in your hand,” Swann says.
“see to it you communicate with them verbally as you hand them that money.”
Be Patient
Finally, be patient.
Don’t just push the cash in the delivery driver’s face as they hand you food.
This is especially true when tipping for pizza delivery.
