I paid $50 for my appliances to be delivered and another $20 install my dishwasher at a "Big Box" Store. Should I tip the deliverer/installer?
2007-05-21 13:35:27 · 8 answers · asked by jkwinters64 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Oh for crying out loud. I buy a $2000 item, the delivery person is nice, careful, wipes his feet (or offers to take off shoes) and I give him $10 or $20 and say "have lunch on me". The smile and the sincere thanks tells me that it means something to him/her. And the 1% extra for my don't need it luxury item? Give me a break!
2007-05-21 13:47:54 · answer #1 · answered by emmcsm77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! If the installer does a good job. Why not. as for what they make, I doubt it is a really high wage. I am a sign installer, and Have been tipped a 5 times in 12 years. I can remember them all. But look at it this way, If you have any doubt about tipping, Don't. But, on the other hand, if you were impressed and super satisfied, throw the man a bone. After all He did something you were unable, or unwilling to do yourself. As for an amount? 10 to 20 will buy the guys a decent meal and they will appreciate it, lots more than the coffee pourer on every American corner.
2007-05-21 13:57:02 · answer #2 · answered by Michael A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being that most stores pay the installers a pretty decent salary, I don't believe that you need to tip them. In fact, if it's a major store - like Sears or Best Buy - they probably won't allow it. If you really feel you should, maybe you should call the manager and ask them what is appropriate. I did that once with a restaurant, and the manager was very straightforward with me. They will likely tell you that it's not necessary, but they could give you a guideline. Just my two cents.
2007-05-21 13:40:34 · answer #3 · answered by SoWeetie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Generally, these companies frown upon tipping, and they do pay their deliverers/installers well (I live with one who does this work). Every once in a while, a client will tip cash, but it's totally voluntary on the client's part.
If it's an especially hot day, and they're working up a sweat, a soda is a very nice offering... but NOT BEER!! They can get in BIG TROUBLE with their employers if they accept a "beer" tip!
In your situation, no tip is alright, but a courteous offer of soda/water (bottled!) is a thoughtful gesture.
2007-05-21 13:50:05 · answer #4 · answered by wyomugs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those guys get paid to deliver and install and you pay for the service. No tip.
2007-05-21 13:42:54 · answer #5 · answered by Lorenzo H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I normally give them home baked goodies. I do this for delivery people (except the pizza guy) who I know are already making a decent wage. They seem to love the home made cookies, or brownies, or whatever. The Fed-Ex guy tells me he loves it when he gets a package for our house 'cause he knows he'll always get a snack.
2007-05-21 14:49:51 · answer #6 · answered by Julie Y 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tublet is not a homage. She is straight......I think. I would stop assuming the worse. He was probably "adjusting", not "scratching". Scratching would imply some sort of condition, and you know how thoroughly they screen potential delivery drivers these days.
2016-05-19 02:58:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO
2007-05-21 14:44:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋