A DoorDash customer has shared footage of a driver’s furious reaction to being given a 25% tip.
In the ongoing saga of tipping controversies, another dispute has emerged, fuelling the discussion about what constitutes a reasonable tip.
Until a resolution is reached, there will continue to be arguments between delivery drivers, servers, and customers about tips that are too small or not given at all.
In the latest incident, a DoorDash driver found himself infuriated after receiving a 25% tip from a customer who resided in what he perceived to be a ‘nice’ house.
Tipping has long been a contentious issue online.
Recently, a delivery driver took the internet by storm after filming himself eating the order of a non-tipping customer.
Another controversial delivery driver was candidly filmed refusing to hand their order over until the customer gave a tip, while an irate manager sparked a debate after refusing to let customers leave their restaurant until they tipped the wait staff!
But now, it’s another tipping story that’s gone viral.
Per Pew Research: “A majority of Americans say they would tip 15% or less for an average meal at a sit-down restaurant. Nearly six-in-ten (57%) say this, including 2% who say they wouldn’t leave any tip. Only a quarter of people say they’d tip 20% or more.”
It continues: “For most people, tipping is first and foremost about service. Around three-quarters of adults (77%) say the quality of the service they receive is a major factor in deciding whether and how much to tip. None of the other factors we asked about comes close.”
The episode was shared on TikTok by Lacey Purciful, and has left people divided.
It prompted an outpouring of opinions in the comments section.
Some defend the delivery driver, expressing sympathy for his perspective: “I don’t blame him. Why give him a $5 tip for a 6-figure home you live in?”
Another supporter remarks: “No, I agree. It’s expensive to drive there and implies a lack of regard for someone who depends on their vehicle.”
However, the prevailing sentiment revolved around disbelief and disapproval of the driver’s behaviour during the encounter.
One commenter writes: “I’m wondering if you let his employer know what he said to you. That boy needs some manners and humility.”
While another suggests: “I hope you took the tip back. He didn’t have to accept the order. All he did was pick up food.”
The video was shared by a customer who had ordered a $20 pizza and tipped the driver $5.
The driver, who reportedly identifies as a man called Corey, initially engaged in a seemingly polite and cordial exchange upon reaching Lacey’s residence.
Following the handover of the food, Corey glanced at the house and remarked: “I just want to say, it’s a pretty nice house for a $5 tip.”
Taken aback by his comment, Lacey sarcastically replied: “You’re welcome,” which triggered a less-than-friendly response from Corey as he walked away, exclaiming: “F*** you.”
Accompanying the video, Lacey, a homeowner from Texas, pondered: “So how much should I be tipping for a $20 pie?”
Lacey confirmed that she lodged a formal complaint with DoorDash and attempted to retract the $5 tip.
Additionally, she claimed that the driver had been fired as a consequence of the incident.
While Corey may have considered the $5 tip inadequate, despite exceeding the customary 20% guideline, it is crucial to remember that displaying good manners costs nothing.
