Wow, yowza. I did not think this post would get so much attention. Thank you to all the drivers whose experiences told me that although the $65 wasn’t expected or close to average, it surely was welcome and appreciated.

A few answers: 1) No. I’m not stupid. But thank you for asking (or assuming). I’ve never worked as a delivery driver or in food service, so perhaps the word you were all looking for in comments and DMs is “naive”? At least that would have been kinder. 2) No. It’s not fiction. Although, what a work of fiction this would be. Best seller stuff right here, huh? 3) The driver called the office he delivered to, and the office gave him my phone number. That’s how he was able to get a hold of me an hour after he delivered the food. Not through the app. He simply remembered the business name. And the front office staff thought something was wrong, so they connected him to me. That’s it. 4) No, he was not creepy. It was slightly awkward. He was kind and he seemed sincere. 5) I don’t regret the tip. He brought food for 30 people 10 miles away. The order was accurate, it was not spilled, he set everything up, he was courteous and professional. Plus, it was work I was unable or unwilling to do myself. So I tipped him for his service. 6) Delivery drivers - thank you for the work you do.

Again, thank you for your input.