On 8/2/2013 10:57 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 8/2/2013 6:39 PM, jmcquown wrote:
>
>>>
>> Good point. And they definitely have a growing market in this area for
>> delivering food. I've often joked over the years if I could have
>> groceries delivered I'd never leave the house. I didn't really mean
>> that. I can't imagine someone else selecting meat or produce for me. I
>> like to look at what I'm buying before I pay for it.
>>
>> Jill
>
> Back in the 60's when I was a 15 year old I worked in a grocery store.
> One of my jobs was putting together the orders called in for delivery.
> We chose the produce and the butcher cut the meat. Delivery was a big
> portion of the business. We had quite a few regulars and gave them good
> service. I doubt a big supermarket could match the personal touch.
>
> When I was 16 I did the deliveries too. Many good tippers.
>
Ah damn! I didn't think about having to tip. If I opted to have
groceries delivered they'll charge for it, of course. Something like $5
per order or a higher flat rate for more frequent deliveries. I'll have
to ask about the tip thing. I rarely have more than $20 cash in my
wallet at any given time. (It's easy enough to cancel a stolen credit
card, not so with cash.)

Jill