When you order pizza, you’re probably not thinking about all the work that goes into creating that delicious pie. Instead, you’re just excited to fill your rumbling stomach with good food. And, as the team at La Crosse, WI’s South Lanes Pizza can tell you, while most are accustomed to tipping in restaurants—where food travels a few feet—it’s a shame that many don’t provide the same courtesy to food and pizza delivery people.

In a number of ways, it’s crucial for you to provide a gratuity for your delivery person just as you would wait-staff, and here’s why:

• Tipping Economy: Let’s break down the numbers a little. While most delivery people are collecting some hourly wages, it’s usually set at a point that assumes the addition of gratuity. For a delivery person, as for restaurant workers, tips are an absolutely essential part of their income.
• Transportation: What many might neglect in their calculations is that pizza delivery drivers typically use their own vehicles and happily navigate the traffic out there to ensure you get your dinner. When you tip, you are showing appreciation for that and defraying the cost of gas.
• Convenience: Take a moment to think about what a privilege it is to get the area’s best pizza brought to you in a timely fashion. When you go out to eat, you’re not only spending money on the meal, but on gas or even parking costs. The tip to your delivery driver will be less than that and is much appreciated.

So while there’s no law that requires you to do so, you should give serious thought to providing that 20% tip to your local food delivery driver. And, of course, if you’re looking for delicious pizza brought right to your door, look no further than South Lanes Pizza. Check out their menu online or simply call (608) 788-0830 to place your order today.