Tipping!

[Scarlett]

Is it customary to tip the chinese takeaway delivery man, and if so, how much!!?

[Oneeyedvic]

Personally, I tip up to �1.50 (based on around a �12 - �16 meal). I will usually round the price up so if it is �13.50, they will get 50p (possibly �1.50 if they have thrown in prawn crackers), if its 16.80, �1.20 but �12.20 they would only get 80p.

 Not a lot i know, but on the basis  I normally tip about 10% in a restaurant (for good service) I don't think that they shoudl get more than that comparitively speaking.

[WoWo]

Indeed for me it's a case of it's easy to use the change I'd do it but not as a rule.

[Scarlett]

I always write a cheque for the exact amount, and I would feel silly giving the man �1.50 in change.. Or is that what you are supposed to do?!

[stevie21]

Why concern yourself with what's "customary" rather than just doing what's best you for you?

[Scarlett]

Well, to do what's best for me would be to not tip at all- but I don't want to be seen as rude if everyone else does tip!

[stw]

I always tip takeaway delivery people.They have a crap job,
and think it is common courtesy. The only time I wouldnt tip
is if the food arrived late, or cold, or if they had a bad attitude in which case their tip from me would be to look for another job

[stevie21]

Scarlett, you're allowing what others normally do dictate how you behave? Don't tip at all if that's what you prefer.

[Didwot]

I do give tips, but hate having to do so. There are such strange customs about who you tip and how much, for example you tip a taxi driver, but not a bus driver, you tip a waiter, but not the chef, and you do not tip loads of people who do worthwhile jobs eg teachers, nurses etc.
Some restaurants encourage you to add a gratuity to your credit card payment, and then keep it instead of passing it on to the staff. It is a hopeless situation.
Personally I would like to see an end to all tipping, and the people who do the jobs being paid properly in the first place.

[Gevs1966]

you can tell Stevie21 is Scottish... he he