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This is why when I do order from Doordash, I only tip in cash and make sure to write it in the comments.

Still the best online delivery by me even if they are a shit company. Hate Grubhub more.

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I do also. As I hand them the cash I say very deliberately, "Thank you. This is for you, not them".

I've been doing it for ubers lately as well.

Nice line, I'll borrow it. Also tip in cash, exclusively and well.

Same here. I like to say "Don't tell anybody".

Agreed. I only tip in cash, make sure the driver knows it's for them and NOT for management, and then leave a review for the driver.

Do the delivery drivers see the message prior to accepting the gig?

If so, can you add the actual price of the delivery as charged to you by DoorDash to the message so they can know how much they can game DoorDash?

That is my question, too. After Doordash said they were giving 100% of the tips to the drivers, I started tipping high at the order thinking that the drivers were getting X for the delivery and then 100% of what I tipped. Based on this sample it appears I have been hoodwinked by Doordash and it irritates me.

If I tip only cash, does my order sit and sit and sit?

It may sit for a while. We can't see notes before accepting it, unless you're willing to gamble on penalizing yourself with their 'Completion Rating' by accepting to read notes then 'reassigning' if there's no guarantee of higher pay. The 'Completion Rating' affects your ability to either schedule at 3pm, 6 days in advance or be a 'Top Dasher' that allows you to go on the clock any time you want. In smaller markets like mine, if I can't schedule at 3pm or be 'Top Dasher', I'm shit out of luck.

I personally don't accept any offer below about $8 total. On average I see Doordash pay $3 'Base Pay.' I'm just not willing to gamble because there are a ton of people who are more than happy to not tip either out of ignorance or willfully being a cheap ass.

Thank you for your reply!

What should I do if I want to maximize what the driver receives? My typical tip was to ensure the driver was receiving at least 25% of my order or $15, whichever is higher. Our orders are typically in the $50-$100 range since we use it primarily for dinner.

Tip $5.50(long story, they hide almost any amount over $8.50) before delivery then either tip cash or adjust the tip after. I only say adjust after because DD will usually low ball us with less of a base pay($2 instead of $3) if the tip is higher. Cash is obviously better since it's not reported on our 1099.

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