Tipping question > General Discussion

Posted: 6/17/2006 6:09:35 AM EDT

I am having some furniture delivered today, and I have been wondering whether it is expected that I tip the deliverymen.

I am disinclined to do so because I am already paying $40 for the furniture to be delivered here and that should adequately compensate them.

Is this a tipping situation or not?

Posted: 6/17/2006 6:18:17 AM EDT

[#1]

I would tip them only if they had done something above & beyond. Like moving a gun safe into the basement to make room for your new furniture.

Posted: 6/17/2006 6:23:53 AM EDT

[#2]

it's amazing what a fiver will do for a guy's attitude

Posted: 6/17/2006 6:25:31 AM EDT

[#3]

The $40 isn't compensating the delivery drivers,they most likely get paid per hour.Personally,I would buy them lunch.Then again,I get tips sometimes,so I like to spread the good karma

ETA: Is "disinclined " really a word ?

Posted: 6/17/2006 6:46:29 AM EDT

[#4]

Disinclined is indeed a word.

dis·in·cline ( P ) Pronunciation Key (dsn-kln)
v. dis·in·clined, dis·in·clin·ing, dis·in·clines
v. tr.
To make reluctant or averse.

v. intr.
To be unwilling

Posted: 6/17/2006 6:51:30 AM EDT

[#5]

no, I wouldnt give them a tip

Posted: 6/17/2006 6:52:53 AM EDT

[#6]

yes, give the guys 10 each. it will make their weekend!

Posted: 6/17/2006 7:10:13 AM EDT

[#7]

I would give each guy a ten as well. Tell to have a burger and a beer on me.

As stated you would be surprised how the attitude changes and everyone is smiling.

Posted: 6/17/2006 7:15:48 AM EDT

[#8]

And I thought this thread was about the town I live in.

Posted: 6/17/2006 7:43:22 AM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
And I thought this thread was about the town I live in.

I thought it had to do with cows.

Posted: 6/17/2006 7:44:16 AM EDT

[#10]

A cold soft drink is tip enough.

Posted: 6/17/2006 7:45:49 AM EDT

[#11]

Buy low, sell high.

Posted: 6/17/2006 7:52:04 AM EDT

[#12]

I wouldn't tip them, but out of general hospitality, offer them a beer.

Posted: 6/17/2006 7:52:47 AM EDT

[#13]

Depends, are they just delivering, or are they also moving everything inside where you want it? If there's two or three guys, $40 after the business gets it first doesn't give them much. $5 a piece could be warranted.

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