Is it necessary to tip the delivery guy when ordering some fast food from outside?

I ask because I don't have much money since I'm a student and living aloneIs it necessary to tip the delivery guy when ordering some fast food from outside?
If you don't want to tip, you should go to the fast food in person.

The tip is for the time and expense of bringing you the food.

A trade secret is when you don't tip and order again, you get foreign substances on your food the next time.Is it necessary to tip the delivery guy when ordering some fast food from outside?
If you don't have much cash, you probably would be better off by not ordering delivery. Remember the delivery guy's salary is adjusted (down) to account for tips and he is likely as strapped for cash as you are. It doesn't hurt to give him a couple of dollars but five or so is about the most expected.Is it necessary to tip the delivery guy when ordering some fast food from outside?
If you don't have much money you probably shouldn't be ordering fast food. Most delivery drivers use their own cars. There's wear and tear on their vehicles and they have to use their own or tip money for the gas to get it to you. I don't know how much gas costs where you live, but it would be helpful to give them at least a dollar or two. When gas was up to $5 a gallon, my son the delivery driver complained it was coming out of his pocket.



I'm not saying you do this, but his store has had problems with people who treat drivers badly or don't answer the door to get the pizza. They put any negative comments on their computer with the customer information. The next time he orders, they see it. They've insisted on cash or refused service to some.Is it necessary to tip the delivery guy when ordering some fast food from outside?
It's a tip. Totally voluntary, unless specified otherwise.
You don't have to if you don't have.
If you can't afford the cash, "Don't eat the yellow snow" is a perfectly good tip.
Tipping is up to you, your in the wrong section btw.