Tipping delivery drivers

VeryOldGit

My wife is classified as vulnerable and has obtained an online shopping slot at Asda through their/the government coronavirus scheme. We would like to tip the delivery driver, recognising that he/she has a difficult and (in these times) dangerous job. But how? We are told to avoid cash, and presumably he/she does not carry a card reader for such uses (and in any case it would be difficult to use whilst keeping 2 metres away). If we use cash, perhaps washing the notes and placing them in something like a plastic sandwich bag to leave out for them to pick up, what do we do when we run out of cash? These days, like most people, we tended to do most shopping using cards, and don't keep a large amount of cash to hand. Any ideas?

jjames1985

theyre not going to take your money.  just accept that people are not reliant on tips in the UK and the driver will do just fine without it.

And the 25% bonus he'll be getting in june seems like a fair recognition of his "dangerous" job.

onwards&upwards

Don’t think they’re allowed to take tips anyway.  

It might be nice if this kills off the last remnants of tipping culture.

onlyfoolsandparking

onwards&upwards said:

Don’t think they’re allowed to take tips anyway.  

It might be nice if this kills off the last remnants of tipping culture.

Why?

afis1904

onlyfoolsandparking said:

onwards&upwards said:

Don’t think they’re allowed to take tips anyway.  

It might be nice if this kills off the last remnants of tipping culture.

Why?

Because it's not anyone but the company they work for who are and should be responsible for them getting a good wage.

onlyfoolsandparking

afis1904 said:

onlyfoolsandparking said:

onwards&upwards said:

Don’t think they’re allowed to take tips anyway.  

It might be nice if this kills off the last remnants of tipping culture.

Why?

Because it's not anyone but the company they work for who are and should be responsible for them getting a good wage.

That isn't a good enough reason to stop me giving someone a tip who have given me good service!

onwards&upwards

onlyfoolsandparking said:

onwards&upwards said:

Don’t think they’re allowed to take tips anyway.  

It might be nice if this kills off the last remnants of tipping culture.

Why?

Because everybody should be paid a decent wage for their work and they shouldn’t have to depend on the mood/generosity of customers.  

Also, I find it mega awkward and it’s really inconsistent that some jobs attract tips while loads of others that are harder or lower paid don’t. 

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VeryOldGit said:

If we use cash, perhaps washing the notes 

Don't do that. You could be arrested for money laundering.
  

TheAble

VeryOldGit said:

My wife is classified as vulnerable and has obtained an online shopping slot at Asda through their/the government coronavirus scheme. We would like to tip the delivery driver, recognising that he/she has a difficult and (in these times) dangerous job. But how? We are told to avoid cash, and presumably he/she does not carry a card reader for such uses (and in any case it would be difficult to use whilst keeping 2 metres away). If we use cash, perhaps washing the notes and placing them in something like a plastic sandwich bag to leave out for them to pick up, what do we do when we run out of cash? These days, like most people, we tended to do most shopping using cards, and don't keep a large amount of cash to hand. Any ideas?

Don't.

Retireby40

Would you tip the cashier in the supermarket of you went there? The person is getting paid for doing their job which is delivering goods. It isnt fighting in the trenches. No need to tip. Just keep ordering food so the demand is high and they keep getting plenty of work while others get f.a.

diggingdude

Drivers are getting wages and genuinely are at less risk than many key workers (no disrespect to delivery drivers), if you have some spare cash I am sure any decent person would prefer you donate it to a food bank right now