GammaGlobulin Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 9 minutes ago, Jingthing said: I don’t expect it. I prefer it and ask for it. It's not about making me feel top dog. Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar. No hidden meanings I simply would rather not have to schlep the food if at all possible. Sure. But, sometimes, The Iceman Cometh Not to your floor. Maybe we need to adjust to this new world, after the pandemic. The changes wrought by the pandemic of 1918 were also similarly gut wrenching. Years ago, over 40 years ago, I could make a call to the local shop and some guy would arrive in minutes to change a lightbulb, not in Thailand, but in Taiwan. Such a thing is impossible, these days. I expect there will be many changes following the end of this pandemic that we never would have imagined three years ago. Still, hopefully, we can just make do with less, as Buckminster Fuller suggested years ago. Thankfully, we no longer need to worry about Tuberculin Tested milk, at least in Philly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 I have light bulb changing service in my building. Free but you need to provide the light bulb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GammaGlobulin Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 1 hour ago, Jingthing said: Hyperbole. Food delivery people are not everybody. They provide a useful service for residents. They wear uniforms. They are masked when required. I'm so happy my condo isn't controlled by people with a pole up their ass. Yes, delivery people DO wear uniforms. And, no, the following is NOT hyperbole: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HampiK Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, Jingthing said: Hyperbole. Food delivery people are not everybody. They provide a useful service for residents. They wear uniforms. They are masked when required. I'm so happy my condo isn't controlled by people with a pole up their ass. Mean someone who want break into a room can't wear a grab uniform? Everybody can wear a uniform! P.S. And i am happy that at the condo where I life they check! Edited November 30, 2022 by HampiK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HampiK Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 2 hours ago, Jingthing said: This topic is not for people who live in buildings where it is not allowed. The topic is about asking drivers to deliver to doors in condos where it is allowed. I'm fine with that. From this point of view.. you have to understand, that going up an elevator take a lot of extra time which I guess they not become paid. Of course if you pay extra tip than it's another story... About you not become a respond, this mostly I from people who are annoyed from your question and not even interested in answering it (mostly mean no, I won't do it!) As you wrote yourself... some do it other wont do it.. time is money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 (edited) 8 minutes ago, HampiK said: Mean someone who want break into a room can't wear a grab uniform? Everybody can wear a uniform! P.S. And i am happy that at the condo where I life they check! There is no security problem with allowing this. They stop at the guard desk first. There are cameras. Stop imagining a problem that doesn’t exist. Also this topic is not for you. It is if no relevance at all if you live in a building that doesn't allow direct delivery. Edited November 30, 2022 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 3 minutes ago, HampiK said: I'm fine with that. From this point of view.. you have to understand, that going up an elevator take a lot of extra time which I guess they not become paid. Of course if you pay extra tip than it's another story... About you not become a respond, this mostly I from people who are annoyed from your question and not even interested in answering it (mostly mean no, I won't do it!) As you wrote yourself... some do it other wont do it.. time is money. I have stated multiple times that delivery to the door should be considered extra work and well deserving of a tip. While no need to tip American style here I do look poorly on not tipping at all for to the door service in a condo. I find most of the drivers to be very sympathetic with only occasional A holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HampiK Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 3 minutes ago, Jingthing said: I have stated multiple times that delivery to the door should be considered extra work and well deserving of a tip. While no need to tip American style here I do look poorly on not tipping at all for to the door service in a condo. I find most of the drivers to be very sympathetic with only occasional A holes. But when you look at the system for example from grab... the delivery person can't know in advance if you really give a tip or not. And I "guess" that they often have a comment you become a tip for extra... but then at the end they will receive no tip at all. There are many "kee niaws" around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GammaGlobulin Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Trebuchet, OK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 (edited) 7 minutes ago, HampiK said: But when you look at the system for example from grab... the delivery person can't know in advance if you really give a tip or not. And I "guess" that they often have a comment you become a tip for extra... but then at the end they will receive no tip at all. There are many "kee niaws" around I'm pretty sure most don't tip at all especially Thais. I'm not.aware.of a comment system that drivers share to rate customers but in any case that's their business. Yes some drivers say no. That's OK. But really most say yes which is of no relevance if your building doesn't allow it. I estimate about 85 percent say yes. Which means if your building allows it and you want it by all means make the request even if against the policy of the delivery company. No need to respect that. Edited November 30, 2022 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smutcakes Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Would never even consider a condo which allowed delivery drivers from foodpanda to literally go inside the condo and deliver to the door.... In our condo they leave in the designated space in the lobby, and presumably the drivers phone when they arrive, or you can see on the app. One of my bug bears is able bodied owners who ask reception to then take it up to their doors because they are simply to lazy to do so. Elderly, pregnant, those looking after kids, yes i understand... but someone being purely to idle.... makes me angry... go and get it yourself you lazy <deleted>. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterw42 Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Until recently I lived in a condo, and never used food delivery, for all the reasons mentioned, drivers couldn't deliver to rooms, no keycard etc (and I wouldn't want them to able to) it meant putting on shirt shoes, find keys, lift to foyer, walk to the front gate to meet the driver etc. It wasn't much more effort to then hop on the bike and get it myself. I recently moved to a house where its delivery to front door, we now get delivery 2-3 times a week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 1 hour ago, smutcakes said: Would never even consider a condo which allowed delivery drivers from foodpanda to literally go inside the condo and deliver to the door.... In our condo they leave in the designated space in the lobby, and presumably the drivers phone when they arrive, or you can see on the app. One of my bug bears is able bodied owners who ask reception to then take it up to their doors because they are simply to lazy to do so. Elderly, pregnant, those looking after kids, yes i understand... but someone being purely to idle.... makes me angry... go and get it yourself you lazy <deleted>. Sounds like your hostility over something that is literally none of your business.is eating you up inside. Bless your heart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Peterw42 said: Until recently I lived in a condo, and never used food delivery, for all the reasons mentioned, drivers couldn't deliver to rooms, no keycard etc (and I wouldn't want them to able to) it meant putting on shirt shoes, find keys, lift to foyer, walk to the front gate to meet the driver etc. It wasn't much more effort to then hop on the bike and get it myself. I recently moved to a house where its delivery to front door, we now get delivery 2-3 times a week. 2 to 3 a week? I'm easily at triple that. As I don't run any vehicle access to new foods at far away or inaccessible places is the best part. I'm not thrilled with many of my nearby places. Like I recently found a new place to me on Lineman that I could get to but quite far away. So without delivery it would be 1 or 2x a month while with delivery I can enjoy 1 or 2x times a week. Edited November 30, 2022 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smutcakes Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 12 minutes ago, Jingthing said: Sounds like your hostility over something that is literally none of your business.is eating you up inside. Bless your heart! well it is my business as i pay common fees, which pays for reception to handle the reception, not going up and down to deliver food to owners who are to lazy to come down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterw42 Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 2 minutes ago, Jingthing said: 2 to 3 a week? I'm easily at triple that. As I don't run any vehicle access to new foods at far away or inaccessible places is the best part. I'm not thrilled with many of my nearby places. Yes, I am becoming a big fan. Some nights there are 3-4 drivers, the wifes food comes via grab, and my food comes via food panda., and 7/11 brings the milk, coffees from amazon. it gets a bit crowded. As I said earlier, it just didnt work in a condo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbin Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 5 hours ago, Jingthing said: I don’t expect it. I prefer it and ask for it. It's not about making me feel top dog. Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar. No hidden meanings I simply would rather not have to schlep the food if at all possible. You are already avoiding the schlep to the restaurant... The only schlep left is to the lift, easy down/up, then a few meters to the door and back. First world problem. If and when you lose mobility, make an arrangement with condo staff to bring up to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 38 minutes ago, Peterw42 said: Yes, I am becoming a big fan. Some nights there are 3-4 drivers, the wifes food comes via grab, and my food comes via food panda., and 7/11 brings the milk, coffees from amazon. it gets a bit crowded. As I said earlier, it just didnt work in a condo Well I'm making it work in a condo, ha ha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 17 minutes ago, bobbin said: You are already avoiding the schlep to the restaurant... The only schlep left is to the lift, easy down/up, then a few meters to the door and back. First world problem. If and when you lose mobility, make an arrangement with condo staff to bring up to you. It's not a problem. They mostly come up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted November 30, 2022 Author Share Posted November 30, 2022 1 hour ago, smutcakes said: well it is my business as i pay common fees, which pays for reception to handle the reception, not going up and down to deliver food to owners who are to lazy to come down. This is sounding quite "Karen" now. Perhaps you might propose a new rule at your next condo meeting that all delivery assistance requests must be justified with a doctor's note. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted December 1, 2022 Author Share Posted December 1, 2022 I recently started using Lineman frequently after a very long pause because of a special restaurant only they have. My impression is that Linemsn drivers are not used to f rangs as much as Grab and Panda. Lineman app specifically says their drivers are not allowed to deliver directly to units in buildings. Well as expected they actually will do though they are a bit slower in understanding the request. So far 100 percent success in them agreeing though with a much larger sample most likely it would be less than that. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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