Peapod.com orders - Do I tip?

[dottyblue]

I normally don't buy in to the over-tipping that people think is necessary, but I plan on starting to use Peapod regularly.  My first delivery is tomorrow... am I expected to tip the driver?

A quick google shows: "The Emily Post Institute and CNN Money note it's customary to tip about 10 percent of the bill for food delivery. "  But I suspect that usually meant for Chinese/Pizza, etc.  Same rules for grocery?

[isabel]

I feel like this is one of those things where a $5 bill would be appreciated. I don't know that you really need to tip as a percentage of what you spent. I've never done grocery delivery though, so I'm just speculating.

[youhadmycuriosity]

Oct 14, 2016 10:27:39 GMT -5 isabel said:

I feel like this is one of those things where a $5 bill would be appreciated. I don't know that you really need to tip as a percentage of what you spent. I've never done grocery delivery though, so I'm just speculating.

This would be my guess too.

[melodramatic26]

I always had them deliver while I was at work, so there was never an opportunity to tip. I don't think it's expected with peapod - it's a delivery service, like UPS.

[bittybomb]

I tip the peapod driver $5 each week. He's great and brings the groceries right to my kitchen. And I order A LOT of stuff with lots of heavy items.

[shopgirl07]

I used to use peapod and I tipped $5 or $10 if it was a really big order.

[emsumm]

If they brought it in for me I always did.

[mokes]

I usually tip $5. You can also enter a tip online if you prefer -- I like to give to the delivery person in person.

[candreco]

I thought they had a no tipping policy.

[andwhat]

I do $3-5 depending on the order.

[joy]

Tipping isn't necessary.

But, if you want to, you can. I do $5 and write it in on the sheet I sign before they leave.

[JLV]

I tip $5-$10 depending on my order size.

[candreco]

Oct 14, 2016 13:54:37 GMT -5 lucybrown said:

Oct 14, 2016 13:02:25 GMT -5 candreco said:

I thought they had a no tipping policy.

They have a tip line on the form I sign, so I looked it up on their website.  Their policy says "Tipping is optional. It is not expected but always appreciated."

I looked up an old email confirmation to see if I was losing my mind, and it did have a no tipping note, but that was for pick up, not delivery.

[jillybean222]

I always tip my Peapod driver. Roughly 5%, so usually $5-10 per delivery. I have always had really good drivers that bring everything in, ask where I want it, etc. so I'm happy to tip