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[Closed] Should I tip the courier?

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Had to do a search on the internet to try and find out what the delivery status of a parcel of mine actually meant and came across a thread which suggests that couriers (who seem to largely be self employed) earn 40-50p per parcel delivered, while supplying vehicle, petrol etc etc.

Not much of a job, is it?

Should I tip them a quid for each parcel I receive? We live fairly rural, and I can't see it being terribly profitable delivering stuff round here.


 
Posted : 23/09/2013 11:42 am
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I've never tipped a courier (didn't know it was the done thing), and neither does the large distribution company I work for.

HTH


 
Posted : 23/09/2013 11:44 am
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Offering a cuppa or cold drink goes a long way......though usually they're too busy to stop.


 
Posted : 23/09/2013 11:45 am
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It would depend on what the courier was "carrying" I guess


 
Posted : 23/09/2013 11:45 am

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