Anonymous wrote:I put $10 in my trunk. They have always taken it.

Stop doing that. There is a sign which specifically says not to.

I put $10 in my trunk. They have always taken it.

Anonymous wrote:I pick up at Target all the time - I thought they couldn't accept tips? Does anyone know for sure? I would if they could accept it.

My son works there doing curbside orders. He is not allowed to accept tips. However, during the pandemic some clever patrons have started putting money in their trunks, backseats, or in envelopes with notes indicating it is for him.

Not everyone does it and some only do it during the bad weather days, like when we had snow/ice/rain.

If it's more than $5, he splits it with who picked the order if he knows he can trust them. If it's $5 and bad weather, he keeps it since he did the "hard part" of taking it to the car. If it's $5 and a good weather, he'll do the 'one for you, one for me' if he can trust the picker.

If you try to hand him cash, he'll refuse because of the cameras and big brother watching.

He doesn't make a bunch of money. Maybe $40 a week extra in tips. Maybe.

I pick up at Target all the time - I thought they couldn't accept tips? Does anyone know for sure? I would if they could accept it.

Depends on a few factors. Notable size of my order, the weather, and the age of the person who walks it out. And whether or not I have cash on me.

If the employee is older than early 20s, I usually give them $5. I feel sorry for anyone, especially seniors, who have to be working on their feet in a manual labor job to make ends meet.

No. I did for a bit but then one of the Wegmans people said they couldn't take it, store policy, so I stopped.

Anonymous wrote:Huh. I do Giant pickup every week. I didn't think I could tip, then I heard folks on DCUM say you can leave them cash in the trunk, so now I do. They are always thankful-- none said they couldn't take it. I don't care if it's under the table or something. I wouldn't want them to get fired over it, but I guess if that's a thing, then they are choosing to risk it.

Don’t you realize it specifically says “no tipping” on the sign?

No I do not tip. But on the other hand I do not pick up orders in the rain b/c I dont want them getting wet.

Tipping is not allowed. It says so right on the sign. Don’t do it.

If they accept tip at pick up - it’s against policy. Delivery, you tip. Pick up in car, no.

Is the person coming out to the curb the same person pulling the items? I hope they pool the $$.

I tried Giant Food pickup in Wheaton today for the first time. The very fine print on my receipt says " No part of the delivery/pickup fee is paid to the driver or pickup attendant. If you wish to provide a tip or gratuity to the delivery driver, doing so is optional and would be an additional amount." I'm assuming this means you can also tip the pickup attendant. Really wonderful experience with the pickup, once I found the numbered spaces with the phone number to call. 1. The groceries are in good paper bags with handles. (Eco friendly and easy to handle. 2. The groceries have been gathered and bagged by grouping so putting them away at home was super efficient. 3. This is a nearly contactless method to get your groceries. 4. Online shopping is efficient -- they have your previous purchases which you can easily choose. 4. They sent me a list of items I wouldn't receive (out of stock) a few minutes before my pickup time.

Anonymous wrote:DH tips $10 in cash. I had heard that they weren't suppose to accept tips but he says no one has hesitated. And I understand he concern that it is suppose to be "contactless" but honestly it takes 2 seconds to hand them the money through the window, you are outside, and both people are masked. They are working inside all day long; I don't think this is a contact that they worry about.

But on the other hand I have a friend who hesitates to use curbside because she cannot afford to tip. I think that sucks. It truly is a situation where if you can afford it, I think you can, but if it would be a hardship, it is OK to skip it. Everyone needs groceries. It's not like not tipping at a restauarant.

DH tips $10 in cash. I had heard that they weren't suppose to accept tips but he says no one has hesitated. And I understand he concern that it is suppose to be "contactless" but honestly it takes 2 seconds to hand them the money through the window, you are outside, and both people are masked. They are working inside all day long; I don't think this is a contact that they worry about.

I do, usually $10. They are hard working people lucky to be making a living wage. Many are surprised to get a nice tip and they are very grateful and that helps my day.