Tipping ?

drizzellla · ‎03-14-2010

My brother every year sends a floral arrangement for Christmas. I have had houseguests since 12/22. And my brother when he arrived on 12/24 he wondered where the flowers were. We had not received any. He received a confirmation that the flowers were delivered on 12/23.

Well, my brother called yesterday 12/26 and said that we did not receive any flowers. They said they would send them right out. None arrived. He called again and they said they would use a different florist. And would send them out today 12/27. Well today all my houseguests have left. So at 5PM I got a delivery of flowers.

The guy wanted a tip. And we did not tip him. But I now feel bad. It was not his florist that messed up. They delivered the flowers on the day they said they would. But here it is 4 days later we finally got the floral arrangement. And all my guests are gone.

I guess I should have tipped him.

Sunshine Kate · ‎03-10-2010

@drizzellla wrote:
My brother every year sends a floral arrangement for Christmas. I have had houseguests since 12/22. And my brother when he arrived on 12/24 he wondered where the flowers were. We had not received any. He received a confirmation that the flowers were delivered on 12/23.

Well, my brother called yesterday 12/26 and said that we did not receive any flowers. They said they would send them right out. None arrived. He called again and they said they would use a different florist. And would send them out today 12/27. Well today all my houseguests have left. So at 5PM I got a delivery of flowers.

The guy wanted a tip. And we did not tip him. But I now feel bad. It was not his florist that messed up. They delivered the flowers on the day they said they would. But here it is 4 days later we finally got the floral arrangement. And all my guests are gone.

I guess I should have tipped him.

Tipping has gotten way out of hand, in my opinion.

Goldengate8361 · ‎01-27-2014

I would not tip any florist delivery. I don’t think that’s expected. Tipping has gotten silly out-of-control in my opinion.

KitTkat · ‎11-07-2017

You have a good conscience if your thoughts are on this, but don't feel bad. The guy didn't volunteer to deliver your flowers, he got paid. Hope you do enjoy the floral arrangement, even if it is late.

cherry · ‎03-09-2010

You still might be able to tip him if ,you wish, The florist must know who delivered the flowers. You could make a check out to him, so you know he will get it, and drop it by ,or mail it to the florist

It would trouble me too. Most delivery people don't make much money, and count on tips to help them survive

on the bay · ‎03-09-2010

I don't think you should feel bad.

I don't think he should have been asking for a tip.

I've actually never heard of a floral delivery person asking or expecting one!

"If you walk the footsteps of a stranger, you'll learn things you never knew. Can you sing with all the voices of the mountains? can you paint with all the colors of the wind?"

Love my grandkids · ‎11-24-2013

I am amazed that anyone would ask for a tip. I've gotten a lot of flowers in my time and never even thought of tipping the delivery person. He had a lot of GALL!

dancingwoman · ‎03-10-2010

DH brings me flowers every week...he's done this for years....I tip him lol...DW

StylishLady · ‎03-11-2010

Don't recall ever tipping for a florist delivery, especially one that was a gift. When DH order pizza for delivery he tips the driver. When we stay at a hotel/motel we always leave a consideration for housekeeping. Restaurant servers routinely get a tip from us. I guess it comes down to a personal choice as to when, where, and how much.