Re: The Latest Salvo in the Tip Wars

On Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:36:59 -0700, anim8rfsk <anim8rfsk@cox.net>
wrote:

Ubiquitous <weberm@polaris.net> wrote:

anim8rfsk@cox.net wrote:
 

Uber, both rides and eats, are now sending you texts, suggesting you
"âdjust your tip"

 
How considerate of them to inform you that you overtipped!
 

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Lol yeah
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They also changed the default starting tip from two dollars to three
dollars
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I find the food delivery tips being based on the value of the food (before
coupons or deals) extraordinarily annoying. The guy brought a bag from the
restaurant to my house. It’s the same amount of time and effort for him if
it’s a bag of french fries or a multi hundred dollar fillet mignon.
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Now, mileage, I’d understand.

But that wouldn't maximize their income. After all if you can afford a
$500 Wagyu dish you can clearly afford a $100 tip.