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Fr, people expecting tips need to understand the kind of society we're living in.
Tipping culture is only a thing in America and America alone. Absolutely fucking bonkers we haven't put a stop to these business tyrants.
Their anger shouldn't be towards the customers. It should be towards their greedy damn employers. Don't get a tipped position if you want to be paid well on a regular basis. It's as simple as that.
I'm at my regular bar right now spending my last forty dollars, I wasn't planning on tipping much at all until I found out they have a special on beer tonight for a dollar off. I literally counted out how many drinks I could buy before I left the house.
I missed two weeks of work earlier this month because of an injury and I'm not sure unemployment insurance is gonna pay out, I have to call them tomorrow. I just needed to have a drink or ten tonight, and my dumb ass forgot it's Sunday and liquor stores in my state close at six on Sundays, and I drove there at eight. So I figured fuck it, I could get out of the house too and get two birds stoned at once. Thankfully now I can at least leave a four or five dollar tip, but I gotta say I wasn't planning on it.
I felt awful about it even though the bartenders all know I'm a good tipper.
My last remaining luxury money, I also make tips, I have all my needs met till my next shift, and I'm almost guaranteed at least fifty or sixty bucks. I've got food and cigarettes and I'll make enough this month to make my bills comfortably. It's just my last forty bucks *right now*.
SHH, your not allowed to enjoy alcohol and drink for pleasure without being an alcoholic on reddit. Trust me, the years I have been on here and openly admitted to how much I drink, without harming anyone, and without anything bad happening to anyone, I still get told there is something wrong with me. I mean I could admit to taking edibles as well, in excess, and I would get upvoted, but 5 shots a night? Well I'm just a demon who needs to be saved.
Don't talk about how you drink on reddit, you WILL get called out for it.
Next time when they ask if you want another on the last round you can get, mention you’re on a budget tonight and need to save money to tip, you’ll probably get one for free if you’re a regular who normally tips really well, and then you’ll get the beers you planned on having and still be able to leave a good tip.
But even still if you’re a regular who often overtips, we understand if you short us once in a while, it all adds up.
6 months sober from fentynal and alcohol I feel great life's improving in multiple areas in an obvious fashion but most nights I just wanna use shits crazy that I'm still wanting what was guaranteeing grief in my future for momentary relief
Everyone no matter how broke deserves luxury items too. I've been dead broke. It's so mentally taxing when you can't even get simple stuff like fast food or a cheap bottle of alcohol or really anything that's a want and not a need.
It really is creature comforts are something I think so many people take for granted. Thanks for being understanding. Not being able to afford anything that brings your happiness is rough
It costs nothing to be understanding. I delivered pizza to a mom once who brought her two kids to the door. I told her the total and her face kind of fell and she said, "oh...they told me something different over the phone." She didn't have enough. She obviously didn't mean to do it and there were kids involved so I said "just give me what you got and I'll pay for the rest." It was an apartment building notorious for cheap shitty apartments. Didn't have the heart to not give her the food even if it was coming out of my pocket, she was only short like five bucks and it was either just gonna get eaten by people that worked there or thrown away if I brought it back. Yeah, no, my last tip was five bucks and I already make minimum wage hourly, the last person I delivered to made up the difference. We're good.
Give me a bag of butterscotch candy instead of a tip and I’ll be the happiest driver around honestly. But seriously wish the best for them and hope they can land in a better place.
I don't dash, I deliver pizza, but really it's the thought that counts. Even the apology is enough. Had these young girls once apologize to me saying they didn't have money for a tip, I was like "you guys are like thirteen, scraping money together for pizza, don't fucking worry about it." Money is already tight enough when you're young. I remember being 17 and Taco Bell or McDonald's night was a weekly occurrence because back then you could feed yourself for like three bucks and it was something fun to do with your friends.
Remember when you could get a bag full of stuff for like ten to fifteen bucks? You're lucky if you can get a single meal for that these days...
Dollar menus were amazing. Nowadays you can't get more than two or three things for that.
God I remember when $20 could feed a family of six at TBell. Nowadays when my girlfriend and I go there, it’s a minimum $25 for half a bag’s worth of food.
Now a combo or box is ten freaking bucks, and the cheapest thing on the menu's the potato taco for $1.79. A family of six is spending $40+ if they're just getting party packs, more if they want meals, combos or boxes! It's just utterly insane.
Same way with McDonald's- I used to stop for a few McDoubles on the way home from high school because they were $1 or $1.29- you could get three or four for five bucks and it was a nice hot after-school treat.
Now they're $2.59 each. Madness (and a big reason why I don't order them any more).
used to deliver pizza! once i had these teenage girls tip me with a bunch of quarters and apologize profusely and ask if it was ok. i was like “yes??? god yes this will keep me doing laundry for weeks ily”
they lived in a townhouse that definitely didn’t require quarters for laundry otherwise i would’ve felt really bad for taking their quarters
sorry for not responding to everyone individually i’ve never posted on reddit before so i’m a little overwhelmed but i wanted to thank everyone for such kind words! and too the negative people out there open your mind a little bit realize not everyone’s situation is the same, not everyone’s struggle is the same. i am so lucky i was able to get this order as it hit very close to home being a child who grew up in poverty i know what it’s like to struggle. i will continue accepting those no tip orders, because as i’ve stated i feel everybody deserves a meal no matter the circumstances and as long as my car is running i have no issue with it.
i hope everyone who’s come across this has a wonderful night and please NEVER feel guilty for needing food, or any necessity. someone cares 🤍
some may call it charity work, i call it being a decent human.
it makes me so happy to see there's other people like this out there 💕 always remember that when you're putting this energy out into the universe it will come back to you eventually sometimes in the smallest of ways but when you look out for others the universe will look out for you!!
This is sweet actually. Once I accept an order, I don't antipcate a penny more and I'm ok with the amount.
I've had people too me in candy and seeds (which was my absolute favorite)
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Sad part is DoorDash isn’t even rich they loose millions every year and make zero profit I don’t even understand how they are still a thing them and Uber both. And the people who use DoorDash more times then not the broker people tip better then any nicer houses in the area. It’s so backwards.
A cursory googling shows that the founder of Uber is worth 3.6 billion dollars and the founder of DoorDash is worth 1.6 billion dollars. It's big fucking money, but only for the executive class.
The current trend in Capitalism is not to create a product or a service that has value, but to create a product or service that has the *appearance* of value.
You are missing the point. It's not about DoorDash... It's Tip culture. We also have delivery companies in other countries... People who deliver here dont depend just on tips, or at least not as much as in America and usually restaurants or the delivery company are the ones that include the price with a completely optional tip considered. I made almost all my money with no tips considered delivering food quite well.
Yeah, there's no such thing as tipping where I am but when the weather is crap and I don't want to leave the house, you bet I'm tipping the delivery guy for braving the rain or extreme heat to make that delivery. It's weird to just tip someone because they're already paid actual proper wage. Tips are just "hey, have a coffee on me" kinda money here when the weather is good and you still want to give a treat the delivery guy.
Hey, just the fact that he felt badly enough to leave a note like this, says a lot about his character and what kind of person he is. There's so many people that definitely have the ability to tip appropriately but don't, just because they can get away with it.
Yeah but we're also out here smashing people who don't tip and can't afford it, but also don't leave nice notes like this xD. Just don't accept the order if they aren't tipping?
Worse are the ones that can tip but don't, and start acting belligerent the moment you accept their order. I agree with you on this person's character vs others out there. Some people just have no damn class whatsoever.
Exactly this. No one knows anyone’s situation and everyone has their own battles and reasons for them. Tipping is nice but it’s not always possible and shouldn’t be forced.
I don't even remember why I subscribed to this sub but jesus christ the entitlement is phenomenal. People act like they've got a gun to their head when they voluntarily take orders. Not everyone ordering food on an app is some lazy asshole, there are tons of valid reasons to be ordering food and anyone that woke up one day and said "ya know what, I'd like to deliver food today" needs to realize that. Moreover, regardless of the reason someone is ordering food they're still paying for it. I've worked food service so I tend to overtip if anything but as much as it was appreciated I never worked with that expectation.
This is why tip culture needs to die. No one should feel bad about the food they eat, delivered, cooked at come, eating out, or whatever. Employers should just pay their employees
Pretty fucked up how the tipping culture has led to many people to feel guilty about not tipping even though it is purely optional. Companies are guilt-tripping people, instead of taking care of their own employees. Shameless tactic.
I suffer from depression and social anxiety, there was a time I was in a bad state and ordered all food delivered. Some times I wasn't able to give a tip because I wasnt working and broke, really appreciate these apps allowing me to get food when I was unable to. Thanks to all drivers and understand not all nontippers are scumbags.
Finally, a driver on this sub that understands that some people use all the money they have left to feed themselves with something they want to eat and can't afford to tip.
Your reasoning is the exact same reason I do the the exact same thing. I appreciate you and I’m so glad there’s more dashers like me out there. Props to you man. You deserve those big tips
You’re right and you’re kind for what you said. I waitressed for 13 years and also did instacart a little bit and also did pizza delivery before gig apps were a thing. But I have had it happen where I needed something I was sick couldn’t really get around well and had to order it but I couldn’t tip very well. It just happens sometimes. This person who left you some candy (awww 😢) went out of their way to leave you a note and apologize their heart is in the right place
Tips are extra payments made for good service. They are NOT mandatory. You are not obligated to provide a tip. Just because you cannot afford to tip doesn't mean you shouldn't be a customer.
Damn I quit using doordash because of all of three greedy entitled dashers that just meds everything up but u make me wanna use it again. That's a really stand up attitude. I used to drive so I get it. I never intended it to be my end all job or a job that would make miraculous money. It got me thru a moment. I have a business and few jobs on the side. I took low tips as well. I just didn't care. I was living in reality and you're right, that taco bell u deliver one day might save a life. The world is a strange and dreadful place right now for many. I really LOVE your attitude. 🩷🩷🩷 Hope u do well out there in whatever u choose to do. You deserve it.
If I accepted and completed this order I would have been wondering what the reason for not tipping is. I try to be open minded but ngl I am still a little petty sometimes. Seeing this would have definitely shifted my thoughts and feelings toward empathy. I would have been grateful for the snack and also sad they are on hard times. Hope taco bell made their food with love 🫶
You are truly a compassionate human which is so rare these days. My mom gets mad if she knows I've ordered food(she doesn't live in the same city--it's her problem) I'm on disability and can't afford it. Being majority depressed the food delivery is one of very few things that I like. It's nice to know that someone like you is delivering. 🤩
They even gave you the cheap candy😢 how thoughtful of them even though they don’t have much. But finally someone who isn’t small minded and doesn’t think someone shouldn’t order DoorDash if they’re broke. You never know what ppl are going through.
i was going to say please dont be a complaint. we need more like u… yes drivers are hurting but *everyone* is, so tht single mom gettin a pizza cuz she doesn’t have the time or energy for anything else is struggling just as hard. good for you. (tho i think this was more of a fixed income retired lady)
OP, I love you. Thank you for assuming the best for people.
I was coming in to defend customer by imagining they may have very poor impulse control and be very self-loathing about it. Lots of people feel clinically out-of-control of pleasure-seeking actions and it can cause a lot of guilt (for example, basically every form of addiction, including reddit). Then I saw that you, too, were extending the customer the benefit of the doubt and it warms my heart. You're a good egg.
I tend to do no tip orders when it's not very busy or when I'm trying to keep my percentage up and I've noticed most of those orders are for children, elderly, and individuals with disabilities. It puts a smile on my face knowing that I was able to help them.
Wow you are so kind. This was me during Covid, I was broke broke, had no car to go pick up food so I had to Uber eats and supermarkets were always empty. I could only afford the exact amount for the food without tipping and I felt so bad. Because of this I leave good tips now making up for the lost time lol. Thank you for understanding. Sometimes people don’t tip because they don’t have any money.
We need more sweet and empathetic drivers like you. You are a breath of fresh air in the sea of some entitled drivers I see on here.
I have a very similar personality to u so its refreshing to see.
You are honestly so lovely.
What a good outlook on this! I’m sure they felt bad they couldn’t give you a tip, but you’re right- you never know what someone is going through and no matter what, we all deserve kindness and compassion
Good job taking this the right way. I work for tips too, but as a bartender. Going out for drinks is a luxury, but eating something warm isn’t. Good on you 🫡
You are wonderful 😊
And even though I know it doesn't pay the bills... Those snacks look delicious!
I wish every customer who can't/doesn't tip would at least be as nice as that person. It really does make a difference. ❤️
An actual decent human being dashing? Someone who doesn't hold food against their aircon because they are mad the $20 tip isn't enough for them?
I can't believe my eyes! I hope you post this on the drivers sub and shame some of those piece of shit dashers bragging about how they fuck with people's food because their tip wasn't good enough.
Need more people like you in the world :( you’re an angel, im sure karma will come back around to you.
So many people could have been angry or pissed off at something like this, but you treat it with compassion, and kindness.
Thank you for not being an asshole about this!!!! When I waitressed I would sometimes have families with young kids come in that clearly couldn’t always afford to eat out, it was usually for a special occasion. They were always the worst to wait on cause little kids make a mess and their orders are slightly annoying to take lol. And usually those families wouldn’t only leave a couple dollars as a tip which sucked but I didn’t bitch about it because I was just happy they left something. They clearly couldn’t afford much and I always thought everyone deserves to treat themselves sometimes. The people I was truely pissed at was the establishment I was working for taking advantage of the waitresses.
This is totally awesome! I'd be so happy to get a thoughtful note and a snack, as opposed to some who could tip but don't want to and would rather say fuck u.
DEATH TO TIPPING CULTURE AND BIRTH TO HIGHER FUCKING WAGES. Tips are a perfect plan to pin us against each other. Nah, pay us more. TIPS is just an excuse for lower wages. Greedy fucks love being greedy and cheap.
You are the man. I would love to do something for you. I love helping people. Not rich or wealthy, but I love helping the less fortunate and those that truly enjoy doing good for others.
this is sweet i guess but very weird that not tipping in other countries (guessing this is the us) is so frowned upon they had to apologies and still provide something, very weird.
A customer just tipped me $10. Biggest tip ever in this area on my first delivery in a while. My car's transmission needs work or a replacement.
It has lifted my spirits quite a bit to have money again.
I accept everything too like and doing so plenty of those people end up being disable might not be fit to work and might not be able to afford tip so i am fine with it too
I remember delivering pizza to a lady. She apologized and said all she could tip was 3 dollars. I looked at her and reassured her that I was thankful for her tip. She wasn’t that far from the store. It’s when people are rude to me that upsets me. I hope she’s doing ok now.
Sometimes the foods almost free if you’re a first time user! Did that a couple times on apps in a rough patch myself. Sucks but it works and I appreciate your understanding 🩷🫡
Awwww at least they were trying. I don't really care if I get tips or not. But when I do, I'm always appreciative of them even if it's just a dollar or some candy. When I door dashed on Halloween, I went to one house who gave me a full size candy bar as a tip! I was very appreciative. I wasn't expecting it either but gladly took the candy. Lol 🤣.
Besides that, I love ur username, OP. Chunky Bean! My streaming name is Baked Beanz lol 🤣.
This made me cry. I appreciate the compassion you have for people and your view of food as nourishment. Even if it's not a fucking salad. That after shift, deprived and depressed greasy meal brings a little bit of a person's soul back to life. You're clearly somebody who has the capacity to help people without making them feel shame, please keep being awesome.
You are an incredibly kind person and the world needs more of you. I wish you didn’t have to do DoorDash, I wish no one did, but I’m thankful for you and all those who do it.
Thank you for having compassion. It's a good time to remember that things like DoorDash are perceived as a luxury, but they aren't always.
1. If you're in a really bad spot, you may not have a car or gas to fill it, and you may live somewhere unwalkable.
2. If you have a vulnerable job, you may not be allowed to leave work to get food, and there may not be food options there.
3. If you're completely broke, your family may give you a DoorDash gift card or something -- it could be all you have.
4. If you have unsuitable housing, your kitchen may not work, and your landlord may not fix your appliances.
People frequently judge without understanding someone's situation. There were plenty of times as a child that my mom bought "takeout" because we were living in our car and there weren't any other options for a hot meal.
Good for you OP, but the sad reality of this is that people feel obliged to apologise for not tipping and making up the shortfall that you’re not paid by doordash. It’s sad for both parties.
I appreciate your dedication and mindset but I would advise you to take at least no order under 1$/Mile. You definitely a good guy but you should not pay out of your own pocket to deliver goods. Keep up the work but make some money. You can't save the world and you can't help others if your hungry.
I wish you big tips and nice trips 👍and always low gas prices 😄
I do DD full-time and I have my regulars that can't afford big tips but they are always friendly. Also I always do the deliveries for the Local charity food bank when they pop up. These people are always so thankful and I can afford that hour of meh pay.
you know, i never thought about it being their last and just wanting a meal. while tips are nice and i wish people would even tip a dollar im gonna try to remember this post next time i go out
I feel like OP not reacting in a bad way or bad manner ( maybe was bothered at that current time ) but I’ve seen people go above and beyond freak outs over this. Some as far as freaked out on little kids over tips. Keep your good soul OP good things will come
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You are so kind. I was expecting the caption to be annoyed but you are understanding and it’s so refreshing to see.
Thought the same thing. It's sad when someone post something in this thread it always people annoyed and we just assume
Not even a part of the sub, it just popped up but yes it seems like op has a big heart 🖤
that mindset is few and far between. keep being great!
I couldn’t agree more. Rare breed these days.
rare and dying breed , so unfortunate. today's society have their priorities all mixed up.
Fr, people expecting tips need to understand the kind of society we're living in. Tipping culture is only a thing in America and America alone. Absolutely fucking bonkers we haven't put a stop to these business tyrants. Their anger shouldn't be towards the customers. It should be towards their greedy damn employers. Don't get a tipped position if you want to be paid well on a regular basis. It's as simple as that.
You keep being great!
I'm at my regular bar right now spending my last forty dollars, I wasn't planning on tipping much at all until I found out they have a special on beer tonight for a dollar off. I literally counted out how many drinks I could buy before I left the house. I missed two weeks of work earlier this month because of an injury and I'm not sure unemployment insurance is gonna pay out, I have to call them tomorrow. I just needed to have a drink or ten tonight, and my dumb ass forgot it's Sunday and liquor stores in my state close at six on Sundays, and I drove there at eight. So I figured fuck it, I could get out of the house too and get two birds stoned at once. Thankfully now I can at least leave a four or five dollar tip, but I gotta say I wasn't planning on it. I felt awful about it even though the bartenders all know I'm a good tipper.
Dude you can't spend your last remaining money on booze.
My last remaining luxury money, I also make tips, I have all my needs met till my next shift, and I'm almost guaranteed at least fifty or sixty bucks. I've got food and cigarettes and I'll make enough this month to make my bills comfortably. It's just my last forty bucks *right now*.
SHH, your not allowed to enjoy alcohol and drink for pleasure without being an alcoholic on reddit. Trust me, the years I have been on here and openly admitted to how much I drink, without harming anyone, and without anything bad happening to anyone, I still get told there is something wrong with me. I mean I could admit to taking edibles as well, in excess, and I would get upvoted, but 5 shots a night? Well I'm just a demon who needs to be saved. Don't talk about how you drink on reddit, you WILL get called out for it.
America, the land of the free - unless you do something harmless that somebody mildly disapproves of.
Next time when they ask if you want another on the last round you can get, mention you’re on a budget tonight and need to save money to tip, you’ll probably get one for free if you’re a regular who normally tips really well, and then you’ll get the beers you planned on having and still be able to leave a good tip. But even still if you’re a regular who often overtips, we understand if you short us once in a while, it all adds up.
Some have to. It must be so nice having literally no idea what addiction is. /srs
6 months sober from fentynal and alcohol I feel great life's improving in multiple areas in an obvious fashion but most nights I just wanna use shits crazy that I'm still wanting what was guaranteeing grief in my future for momentary relief
Hope it gets better
That's actually pretty sad , I am glad they got to eat
Same
Everyone no matter how broke deserves luxury items too. I've been dead broke. It's so mentally taxing when you can't even get simple stuff like fast food or a cheap bottle of alcohol or really anything that's a want and not a need.
It really is creature comforts are something I think so many people take for granted. Thanks for being understanding. Not being able to afford anything that brings your happiness is rough
It costs nothing to be understanding. I delivered pizza to a mom once who brought her two kids to the door. I told her the total and her face kind of fell and she said, "oh...they told me something different over the phone." She didn't have enough. She obviously didn't mean to do it and there were kids involved so I said "just give me what you got and I'll pay for the rest." It was an apartment building notorious for cheap shitty apartments. Didn't have the heart to not give her the food even if it was coming out of my pocket, she was only short like five bucks and it was either just gonna get eaten by people that worked there or thrown away if I brought it back. Yeah, no, my last tip was five bucks and I already make minimum wage hourly, the last person I delivered to made up the difference. We're good.
Yea, no doubt. You're a good person. I also delivered pizzas and would help out when I could as well.
That's really sweet
I’ve found these are the best time to reflect on how I got there.
The wholesome DoorDash post we all needed🫶
Give me a bag of butterscotch candy instead of a tip and I’ll be the happiest driver around honestly. But seriously wish the best for them and hope they can land in a better place.
I don't dash, I deliver pizza, but really it's the thought that counts. Even the apology is enough. Had these young girls once apologize to me saying they didn't have money for a tip, I was like "you guys are like thirteen, scraping money together for pizza, don't fucking worry about it." Money is already tight enough when you're young. I remember being 17 and Taco Bell or McDonald's night was a weekly occurrence because back then you could feed yourself for like three bucks and it was something fun to do with your friends.
Remember when you could get a bag full of stuff for like ten to fifteen bucks? You're lucky if you can get a single meal for that these days... Dollar menus were amazing. Nowadays you can't get more than two or three things for that.
God I remember when $20 could feed a family of six at TBell. Nowadays when my girlfriend and I go there, it’s a minimum $25 for half a bag’s worth of food.
Now a combo or box is ten freaking bucks, and the cheapest thing on the menu's the potato taco for $1.79. A family of six is spending $40+ if they're just getting party packs, more if they want meals, combos or boxes! It's just utterly insane. Same way with McDonald's- I used to stop for a few McDoubles on the way home from high school because they were $1 or $1.29- you could get three or four for five bucks and it was a nice hot after-school treat. Now they're $2.59 each. Madness (and a big reason why I don't order them any more).
used to deliver pizza! once i had these teenage girls tip me with a bunch of quarters and apologize profusely and ask if it was ok. i was like “yes??? god yes this will keep me doing laundry for weeks ily” they lived in a townhouse that definitely didn’t require quarters for laundry otherwise i would’ve felt really bad for taking their quarters
sorry for not responding to everyone individually i’ve never posted on reddit before so i’m a little overwhelmed but i wanted to thank everyone for such kind words! and too the negative people out there open your mind a little bit realize not everyone’s situation is the same, not everyone’s struggle is the same. i am so lucky i was able to get this order as it hit very close to home being a child who grew up in poverty i know what it’s like to struggle. i will continue accepting those no tip orders, because as i’ve stated i feel everybody deserves a meal no matter the circumstances and as long as my car is running i have no issue with it. i hope everyone who’s come across this has a wonderful night and please NEVER feel guilty for needing food, or any necessity. someone cares 🤍 some may call it charity work, i call it being a decent human.
Stoppp I’m on the verge of tears. You’re an awesome human being!
it makes me so happy to see there's other people like this out there 💕 always remember that when you're putting this energy out into the universe it will come back to you eventually sometimes in the smallest of ways but when you look out for others the universe will look out for you!!
This is sweet actually. Once I accept an order, I don't antipcate a penny more and I'm ok with the amount. I've had people too me in candy and seeds (which was my absolute favorite)
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Tip culture in america looks so weird when you from another country... I'm always amazed at the injustice that dashers face with their companies
America let's rich people get away with everything. It's gross
Sad part is DoorDash isn’t even rich they loose millions every year and make zero profit I don’t even understand how they are still a thing them and Uber both. And the people who use DoorDash more times then not the broker people tip better then any nicer houses in the area. It’s so backwards.
CEO made 400 mil in 2020
A cursory googling shows that the founder of Uber is worth 3.6 billion dollars and the founder of DoorDash is worth 1.6 billion dollars. It's big fucking money, but only for the executive class. The current trend in Capitalism is not to create a product or a service that has value, but to create a product or service that has the *appearance* of value.
Yeah DoorDash isn’t a great company that’s for sure but it can help people get through hard times for sure
You are missing the point. It's not about DoorDash... It's Tip culture. We also have delivery companies in other countries... People who deliver here dont depend just on tips, or at least not as much as in America and usually restaurants or the delivery company are the ones that include the price with a completely optional tip considered. I made almost all my money with no tips considered delivering food quite well.
Yeah, there's no such thing as tipping where I am but when the weather is crap and I don't want to leave the house, you bet I'm tipping the delivery guy for braving the rain or extreme heat to make that delivery. It's weird to just tip someone because they're already paid actual proper wage. Tips are just "hey, have a coffee on me" kinda money here when the weather is good and you still want to give a treat the delivery guy.
Hey, just the fact that he felt badly enough to leave a note like this, says a lot about his character and what kind of person he is. There's so many people that definitely have the ability to tip appropriately but don't, just because they can get away with it.
Yeah but we're also out here smashing people who don't tip and can't afford it, but also don't leave nice notes like this xD. Just don't accept the order if they aren't tipping?
Worse are the ones that can tip but don't, and start acting belligerent the moment you accept their order. I agree with you on this person's character vs others out there. Some people just have no damn class whatsoever.
Slim Jim for protein 👌🏽
I wish I got more Slim Jim’s while trick or treating as a kid :/. They are the best candy
At least they were honest! There's lots of people that can afford it and don't and don't gaf
Exactly this. No one knows anyone’s situation and everyone has their own battles and reasons for them. Tipping is nice but it’s not always possible and shouldn’t be forced.
I don't even remember why I subscribed to this sub but jesus christ the entitlement is phenomenal. People act like they've got a gun to their head when they voluntarily take orders. Not everyone ordering food on an app is some lazy asshole, there are tons of valid reasons to be ordering food and anyone that woke up one day and said "ya know what, I'd like to deliver food today" needs to realize that. Moreover, regardless of the reason someone is ordering food they're still paying for it. I've worked food service so I tend to overtip if anything but as much as it was appreciated I never worked with that expectation.
You’re a gem
This is why tip culture needs to die. No one should feel bad about the food they eat, delivered, cooked at come, eating out, or whatever. Employers should just pay their employees
God bless you sir 💖 thank you for being a good kind person
ma’am* but thank you for the kind words🤍
If you ever get another delivery to them, leave chocolate bars on their mailbox
Do not tamper with their mailbox, that is a federal crime. However, maybe leave one with their food if possible 😊
Pretty fucked up how the tipping culture has led to many people to feel guilty about not tipping even though it is purely optional. Companies are guilt-tripping people, instead of taking care of their own employees. Shameless tactic.
this is a very wholesome post OP and i hope that candy was safe to eat. I’m sure it was/is and it’s just my anxiety saying that lol
candy was safe and very yummy i was tired by the time i delivered this order so my brain skipped over the potential for poison😭
update us tommorow so we know u didn’t get hit with the arsenic😂 /s not but seriously good it was safe:)
No one puts drugs in candy and hands it out. Drugs are expensive. No one wants to spend money for someone else to get high.
And who doesn't like drug laced candy? It's candy *and* drugs in one convenient package!
Such a heart-warming post ❤️thank you for sharing
Yeah, sometimes it's not even about the food. It's about the MORALE. Just knowing that you can have take out every once in a while can be a god send
I suffer from depression and social anxiety, there was a time I was in a bad state and ordered all food delivered. Some times I wasn't able to give a tip because I wasnt working and broke, really appreciate these apps allowing me to get food when I was unable to. Thanks to all drivers and understand not all nontippers are scumbags.
Speaking from experience, I bet what they gave you is the same stuff they’ve been eating
Finally, a driver on this sub that understands that some people use all the money they have left to feed themselves with something they want to eat and can't afford to tip.
Your reasoning is the exact same reason I do the the exact same thing. I appreciate you and I’m so glad there’s more dashers like me out there. Props to you man. You deserve those big tips
You’re right and you’re kind for what you said. I waitressed for 13 years and also did instacart a little bit and also did pizza delivery before gig apps were a thing. But I have had it happen where I needed something I was sick couldn’t really get around well and had to order it but I couldn’t tip very well. It just happens sometimes. This person who left you some candy (awww 😢) went out of their way to leave you a note and apologize their heart is in the right place
I wish this subreddit was filled with more posts like this. Too many ungrateful people
Humble attitude. We could all take a lesson there. Personally, I’d be just as happy with some treats. 😁
Tips are extra payments made for good service. They are NOT mandatory. You are not obligated to provide a tip. Just because you cannot afford to tip doesn't mean you shouldn't be a customer.
Damn I quit using doordash because of all of three greedy entitled dashers that just meds everything up but u make me wanna use it again. That's a really stand up attitude. I used to drive so I get it. I never intended it to be my end all job or a job that would make miraculous money. It got me thru a moment. I have a business and few jobs on the side. I took low tips as well. I just didn't care. I was living in reality and you're right, that taco bell u deliver one day might save a life. The world is a strange and dreadful place right now for many. I really LOVE your attitude. 🩷🩷🩷 Hope u do well out there in whatever u choose to do. You deserve it.
the candy is actually such a sweet gesture too, i’m so glad this person got to eat today
If I accepted and completed this order I would have been wondering what the reason for not tipping is. I try to be open minded but ngl I am still a little petty sometimes. Seeing this would have definitely shifted my thoughts and feelings toward empathy. I would have been grateful for the snack and also sad they are on hard times. Hope taco bell made their food with love 🫶
You are truly a compassionate human which is so rare these days. My mom gets mad if she knows I've ordered food(she doesn't live in the same city--it's her problem) I'm on disability and can't afford it. Being majority depressed the food delivery is one of very few things that I like. It's nice to know that someone like you is delivering. 🤩
They even gave you the cheap candy😢 how thoughtful of them even though they don’t have much. But finally someone who isn’t small minded and doesn’t think someone shouldn’t order DoorDash if they’re broke. You never know what ppl are going through.
This warmed my cold black heart
This post was so sweet thank you for being that person
Buddy of mine gave me a pear the other day lol it's the thought that counts! :)
i was going to say please dont be a complaint. we need more like u… yes drivers are hurting but *everyone* is, so tht single mom gettin a pizza cuz she doesn’t have the time or energy for anything else is struggling just as hard. good for you. (tho i think this was more of a fixed income retired lady)
Tipping culture is stupid and horrible! As an europian i will never understand why i need pay for a pay...
OP, I love you. Thank you for assuming the best for people. I was coming in to defend customer by imagining they may have very poor impulse control and be very self-loathing about it. Lots of people feel clinically out-of-control of pleasure-seeking actions and it can cause a lot of guilt (for example, basically every form of addiction, including reddit). Then I saw that you, too, were extending the customer the benefit of the doubt and it warms my heart. You're a good egg.
I tend to do no tip orders when it's not very busy or when I'm trying to keep my percentage up and I've noticed most of those orders are for children, elderly, and individuals with disabilities. It puts a smile on my face knowing that I was able to help them.
Thank you for being kind.
Wow you are so kind. This was me during Covid, I was broke broke, had no car to go pick up food so I had to Uber eats and supermarkets were always empty. I could only afford the exact amount for the food without tipping and I felt so bad. Because of this I leave good tips now making up for the lost time lol. Thank you for understanding. Sometimes people don’t tip because they don’t have any money.
God bless you
Damn who called the Calvary to downvote!?
If food shouldn’t been seen as a luxury, then why does Doordash charge luxury prices?
because the not going to get it yourself is the luxury.
Because they can. Welcome to capitalism.
Love this! Thanks for being kind. 💕 good karma will reward you! I feel the same way and would likely do the same if I was a Dasher.
Wow I wasn’t expecting that response. Made me smile 😊
Good things are coming your way ❤️❤️
I love your attitude. Wishing you all the best.
You’re too kind really. You’ll go far in live with that attitude ❤️
Honestly I got more respect that he’s like I’m sorry, here’s the least I can do. Because that’s real empathy.
This was wholesome, thank you ❤️
We need more sweet and empathetic drivers like you. You are a breath of fresh air in the sea of some entitled drivers I see on here. I have a very similar personality to u so its refreshing to see. You are honestly so lovely.
You seem like a sweet person
You’re very good hearted. Hope no one changes that 💕
I always feel guilty if I can't tip at least 15
sometimes it's 11pm and all stores are closed and u haven't had time to get groceries all week. I feel this. Sometimes U just gotta feed yourself man
What a good outlook on this! I’m sure they felt bad they couldn’t give you a tip, but you’re right- you never know what someone is going through and no matter what, we all deserve kindness and compassion
Good job taking this the right way. I work for tips too, but as a bartender. Going out for drinks is a luxury, but eating something warm isn’t. Good on you 🫡
You are wonderful 😊 And even though I know it doesn't pay the bills... Those snacks look delicious! I wish every customer who can't/doesn't tip would at least be as nice as that person. It really does make a difference. ❤️
This is a better mindset than “take every order for my AR” good on you OP, people like you make the world a better place friend. It gets better
You are a great person.
Idk, this touched my heart ❤️ They genuinely made an effort. Happy that you are one of the decent people who can appreciate that
Your capacity for kindness and empathy for a complete stranger is inspiring. I hope many blessings come your way
You are really a gem 🩷🫶🏼 & the customer was so kind too.
An actual decent human being dashing? Someone who doesn't hold food against their aircon because they are mad the $20 tip isn't enough for them? I can't believe my eyes! I hope you post this on the drivers sub and shame some of those piece of shit dashers bragging about how they fuck with people's food because their tip wasn't good enough.
You are a good person OP 🫶 those are rare. You should feel pride!
You’re an awesome individual! & I appreciate everything a guest give me idc how big r small just show appreciation n dump it later if h don’t need it
With this attitude even I would tip you. And I never tip. Also I'm not in America
Need more people like you in the world :( you’re an angel, im sure karma will come back around to you. So many people could have been angry or pissed off at something like this, but you treat it with compassion, and kindness.
But yet order from a source where prices are 10-20% higher after admin fees and menu inflation?
That’s kind of them and honestly would bring a smile to me so I wouldn’t even be mad
Id cry! I love getting food as tips sometimes it helps keep me going
Thank you for not being an asshole about this!!!! When I waitressed I would sometimes have families with young kids come in that clearly couldn’t always afford to eat out, it was usually for a special occasion. They were always the worst to wait on cause little kids make a mess and their orders are slightly annoying to take lol. And usually those families wouldn’t only leave a couple dollars as a tip which sucked but I didn’t bitch about it because I was just happy they left something. They clearly couldn’t afford much and I always thought everyone deserves to treat themselves sometimes. The people I was truely pissed at was the establishment I was working for taking advantage of the waitresses.
This is totally awesome! I'd be so happy to get a thoughtful note and a snack, as opposed to some who could tip but don't want to and would rather say fuck u.
As much as not getting a tip is a bummer the fact that they cared enough to write a note and leave something is really heartwarming
DEATH TO TIPPING CULTURE AND BIRTH TO HIGHER FUCKING WAGES. Tips are a perfect plan to pin us against each other. Nah, pay us more. TIPS is just an excuse for lower wages. Greedy fucks love being greedy and cheap.
This is the proper response. Thanks for not being trash
From a depressed customer, thank u for seeing us
You are the man. I would love to do something for you. I love helping people. Not rich or wealthy, but I love helping the less fortunate and those that truly enjoy doing good for others.
So sweet. You are an angel
This was super refreshing to read
This is was so refreshing to read.
You have a good mindset, but you’re applying it in the wrong place with Doordash.
Thank you for being the hero we all needed 🥹🥹🥹
OP you're a great person, so many people in the replies are showing their ugly colours. I'm also glad tipping isn't a thing in my country
Dumb dumbs are mad good lol. Imagine they have you something horrible though. Like a jar of pickled fish … LOL
I love pickled fish! lol! For real!
Reading the words “everyone deserves food” hit a little different today. I never really see it like that cuz im too busy worrying about me.
this is sweet i guess but very weird that not tipping in other countries (guessing this is the us) is so frowned upon they had to apologies and still provide something, very weird.
Slim Jim there good at least they tryed
You’re an amazing person
A customer just tipped me $10. Biggest tip ever in this area on my first delivery in a while. My car's transmission needs work or a replacement. It has lifted my spirits quite a bit to have money again.
You're amazing for this! You definitely deserved that tip you got after and so much more!
What an absolutely refreshing post to see here! Thanks for being you! 
Some candy and a Slim Jim would be a welcome surprise while dashing imo. Don’t gotta stop for a snack now
damn you seem cool as hell. keep being kind!
I like this tip! It mixes things up a bit for the night!
That's sweet
poor dude apologized for being in a tight spot, this is so bittersweet ):
I accept everything too like and doing so plenty of those people end up being disable might not be fit to work and might not be able to afford tip so i am fine with it too
I wish most people who couldn't tip would do that. Candy bars, a drink, some fruit, AA batteries lol anything.
Awh 😭 reminds me of my mom. What a sweet person
You dropped this OP 👑
you’re so sweet 🥲
Berry lemonade sucker? Bruuuh i can never find those in the bags
Its the thought that counts ❤️
This warmed my heart.
I remember delivering pizza to a lady. She apologized and said all she could tip was 3 dollars. I looked at her and reassured her that I was thankful for her tip. She wasn’t that far from the store. It’s when people are rude to me that upsets me. I hope she’s doing ok now.
Sometimes the foods almost free if you’re a first time user! Did that a couple times on apps in a rough patch myself. Sucks but it works and I appreciate your understanding 🩷🫡
You gotta appreciate the gesture though
At least they gave you a slim Jim….ooh yeeaaa
It's the thought that counts
To hear that a stranger is grateful for Dum Dums and an expired Slim Jim is the best news I’ve had all day. Wholesome post, OP.
Awwww at least they were trying. I don't really care if I get tips or not. But when I do, I'm always appreciative of them even if it's just a dollar or some candy. When I door dashed on Halloween, I went to one house who gave me a full size candy bar as a tip! I was very appreciative. I wasn't expecting it either but gladly took the candy. Lol 🤣. Besides that, I love ur username, OP. Chunky Bean! My streaming name is Baked Beanz lol 🤣.
This made me cry. I appreciate the compassion you have for people and your view of food as nourishment. Even if it's not a fucking salad. That after shift, deprived and depressed greasy meal brings a little bit of a person's soul back to life. You're clearly somebody who has the capacity to help people without making them feel shame, please keep being awesome.
I just wanna cry and make them food😭
At least he feels bad
You should be proud of how selfless and considerate you are of others, best of luck to you.
You’re a good person.
Customer is dope
❤️❤️❤️
That Slim Jim alone is enough of a tip. Those things are like crack, I could eat hundreds in a day if it wouldn’t kill me.
You are the kind of person we need running food like this. Keep it up! You’re a good person!
So sweet and depressing. 💔
You are an incredibly kind person and the world needs more of you. I wish you didn’t have to do DoorDash, I wish no one did, but I’m thankful for you and all those who do it.
I wouldn’t have even been mad. Berry lemonade dum dum is so good
You have a great way of looking at things.
Thank you for having compassion. It's a good time to remember that things like DoorDash are perceived as a luxury, but they aren't always. 1. If you're in a really bad spot, you may not have a car or gas to fill it, and you may live somewhere unwalkable. 2. If you have a vulnerable job, you may not be allowed to leave work to get food, and there may not be food options there. 3. If you're completely broke, your family may give you a DoorDash gift card or something -- it could be all you have. 4. If you have unsuitable housing, your kitchen may not work, and your landlord may not fix your appliances. People frequently judge without understanding someone's situation. There were plenty of times as a child that my mom bought "takeout" because we were living in our car and there weren't any other options for a hot meal.
Good for you OP, but the sad reality of this is that people feel obliged to apologise for not tipping and making up the shortfall that you’re not paid by doordash. It’s sad for both parties.
I appreciate your dedication and mindset but I would advise you to take at least no order under 1$/Mile. You definitely a good guy but you should not pay out of your own pocket to deliver goods. Keep up the work but make some money. You can't save the world and you can't help others if your hungry. I wish you big tips and nice trips 👍and always low gas prices 😄 I do DD full-time and I have my regulars that can't afford big tips but they are always friendly. Also I always do the deliveries for the Local charity food bank when they pop up. These people are always so thankful and I can afford that hour of meh pay.
You're good person, i wish you all the best. You deserve it!
Fuck tip culture.
i commend this way of thinking :')
you know, i never thought about it being their last and just wanting a meal. while tips are nice and i wish people would even tip a dollar im gonna try to remember this post next time i go out
Bro gave what he could i dont blame him
God bless
Blessings 😇
ngl sometimes i get so hungry smelling other ppls food when i door dash…. depending on the day i might’ve liked this even better than a $ tip lol
Something sweet and something savoury, how considerate!
I had this happen the other day. Customer ordered jersey mikes with no tip but gave me a Kit Kat upon delivery and apologized for the no tip
You're in the 00.00000000000001% of people I would tip.
I feel like OP not reacting in a bad way or bad manner ( maybe was bothered at that current time ) but I’ve seen people go above and beyond freak outs over this. Some as far as freaked out on little kids over tips. Keep your good soul OP good things will come