The pizza delivery guy is essentially a waiter that has to deal with traffic, weather, red lights, dogs, and the possibility of getting rolled every time they go out. If the person they are delivering to has a problem or gets irate because of the time it took to get there, they are on thier own. There is no manager that can come to the rescue of a delivery driver. I've never delivered pizzas, but I have been a delivery driver and it can be a thankless job. Tip 'em.

Yes, but the amount depends on the service.

These people don't get paid much, have to deal with traffic and weather, and work long hours. If you are too lazy/busy to go to the pizza shop yourself, you better be tipping.

I used to deliver pizzas many years ago when the kids were little to make a few extra dollars while my wife wasn't working. The pay is not great so any extra made in tips is much appreciated. PDGs sometimes aren't given much time to get your pizza to you on time and in most cases they do. Remember why you ordered - because you didn't want to make the trip to the pizza place and back. The PDG is out in all kinds of weather so you can be safe at home waiting for your meal while he takes the risks on the road. Definitely tip!

I live out in the boonies, so delivery guys won't come out here anyway...but yes, I'd certainly tip any delivery guy. I have a friend who works for a local pizza joint, and as numbah said, I have certainly heard the stories of what they deal with on a daily basis.

Sure we do, but 20% seems pretty steep, especially compared to the work that a waiter or waitress has do. 10% rounded up to the nearest dollar, if on time and hot. The pizzas hot, I mean.

Oh, come on. Anyone who doesn't give 20% for the pizza brought to your house must be a lefto who thinks the government should do everything and have everyone on welfare.

The Hatter (my roomate who has been missing here of late!) used to deliver pizza, so I always tip my pizza guy well on account of the crap Hatter has taken in that line of work.

we almost always tip the pizza delivery person, when we order one to be delivered. we appreciate the pizza chains that provide delivery. so we give a tip. or to any other restarant chain that delivers.

Provided its even close to on time, I tip every time.