When it comes to tipping etiquette, there are some services that everyone knows how to tip for, and others that people often forget about tipping altogether. Flower deliveries often fall into the latter category. However, since florists provide a service, tipping them is considered polite and conventional. You wouldn't let a pizza delivery person leave without a tip, would you? If you aren't sure who to tip or how much of a tip someone requires, a good rule of thumb is to give 15-20% of the total. However, when you receive a bouquet, you may not know the cost or whether the sender tipped the delivery person. We're here to help! Here's what you need to know about tipping a flower delivery person:
How Much Should I Tip a Flower Delivery Person?
Though not mandatory, flower deliveries may warrant a $5 to $10 tip for average-sized bouquets, plants, and arrangements. If they're bringing multiple arrangements, large plants, or other difficult-to-carry items, the tip should be around $10 to $20 depending on the total cost of the order. For huge deliveries, say for a wedding, funeral, or another event, the tip should reflect the amount of work they're doing. It's also considered polite to tip more if there's bad weather or if the delivery person goes above and beyond with their time or efforts.
Why Should I Tip a Flower Delivery Person?
Remember that it's considered good etiquette to tip anyone who's assisting you in some way — even if it's part of their job. At Teleflora, all of our bouquets and arrangements are hand-arranged and hand-delivered, which provides a more personal gift than a bouquet that's delivered in a box. However, that can make the delivery person's job just a bit more difficult, so it's important to show them appreciation. As with any experience, if you're unhappy with the delivery service, or they've damaged your arrangement in some way, it's OK to skip the tip.
Many of our florists even offer same-day flower delivery, showing their commitment to providing high quality flowers whenever and wherever they are needed.
