There’s a Problem With Tipping a Percentage on Delivery Orders That No One Likes to Admit
The article discusses a disagreement between a couple regarding the appropriate way to tip delivery workers. One partner advocates for a percentage-based tip, while the other prefers a flat dollar amount. The advice given suggests that both methods are acceptable and emphasizes the importance of considering the delivery person's circumstances when determining the tip amount.
- ▪The couple disagrees on whether to tip delivery workers based on a percentage or a flat fee.
- ▪Neither tipping method is considered rude or out of the ordinary according to etiquette literature.
- ▪The article encourages adjusting the tip based on the delivery circumstances and personal values.
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Dear Prudence Help! There’s a Problem With Tipping a Percentage on Delivery Orders That No One Likes to Admit Please settle an argument between me and my partner. Advice by Jenée Desmond-Harris Follow Jenée Signed Up For Email Alerts Error Signing Up For Email Alerts Close Enter your email to receive alerts for this author. Thanks for signing up! You can manage your newsletter subscriptions at any time. You're already subscribed to the aa_Jenee_DesmondHarris newsletter. You can manage your newsletter subscriptions at any time. We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again, or manage all your newsletter subscriptions here . <div class="slate-notification--error"> Please enable javascript to sign up for newsletters.
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