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Mmmmmmm, pizza. After satisfying our sudden craving for a hot slice of pie, we sat down at the computer and typed "how much tip pizza" into the Yahoo! search box with greasy, tomato-sauce-covered fingers. Would you believe there is actually a web site called www.tipthepizzaguy.com? We looked to this well of information to end the age-old dilemma of tipping your Domino's delivery person. On the front page of the site, it states, "You're supposed to tip the pizza delivery driver like you tip the waiter. They rely on tips and use their own car." Keep in mind, a typical tip for a waiter in a restaurant is 15%, but the site advises a $2 minimum
tip for pizza delivery. If the delivery person does an excellent job, 20% is appropriate. If the service is poor, 10% is a reasonable tip. The site lists some other considerations when calculating a tip. During inclement weather, a larger tip is appropriate. If your home is located more than 3 miles from the pizza place, it's considerate to tip $1 more. If it's more than 5 miles, add another $1 to the tip. Finally, keep in mind, "Pizza delivery is considered a hazardous job by the US government. They are third most likely to be murdered on the job, right after police officer and taxi driver." The site also offers some tip ettiquette, as well as reasons why tipping is
appropriate. If calculating 15% is more than your weary brain can handle on a Friday night, you can refer to this handy tip calculator. And for a first-hand taste of what it feels like to deliver pies day in and day out, stop by Andy's Rant Pages.
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