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Ordering in? Add a few bucks for blazing-fast delivery
Craving piping hot takeout, stat? Take it from the experts—your food won’t arrive crazy fast unless you cough up the minimum tip. Ordering delivery with just a few quick taps on your phone has become second nature. But while Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Grubhub make takeout easy, they don’t always guarantee fresh, lightning-fast service. Turns out, a fleeting factor determines whether your pad thai arrives lukewarm or mouth-wateringly hot and quick: the tip. Deliverers working as independent contractors rely on your generosity, not hourly pay. So when that growling stomach calls, how much should you tip to make sure your
October 17, 2023