We all know that people working in food delivery services don’t have it easy, but that doesn’t give them the right to attempt emotional manipulation with their customers. One user recently shared a story in California about a San Francisco DoorDash driver trying to use emotional manipulation to get extra tips. Fortunately, the customer was smart enough to realize this was nothing but a ruse and ended up reporting the driver, hoping to remove them from the app.
The OP shared their experience with a DoorDash driver in San Francisco, California, who tried to use emotional manipulation to get more tips. The image shows a conversation between the driver and the customer, where the former says they are thankful for the order, but would appreciate more tips if possible. The DoorDash driver says that they need extra tips to help their boyfriend’s medical bills, who allegedly has cancer. The driver also mentions how the extra money would help put food on the table to feed their children.
Before ending the conversation, the driver claims that they are only $20 short of the daily goal, which would allow them to return home with their kids and the “deathly sick” boyfriend.
Many people might feel bad after seeing these messages, but the truth is that everything appears to be an obvious red flag. For starters, it is rare for DoorDash drivers to share their personal lives so openly through the app. While many people are struggling to make ends meet, not everyone tells that to customers who could potentially report them for a scam attempt.
In any case, the OP decided to share their experience, and many people were nice enough to give them some advice on what to do, many of which were quite obvious given the situation.
“Beyond cringe. This is a victim projectile all over OP, who just wants their tacos“, said – No-Bet1288 via Reddit.
“Ever had a waiter come up to you and tell you their life story, begging for tips? No? It’s because it’s not okay and unprofessional. We don’t tip because they need it; we tip because they do an amazing job,” commented bexisfamous via Reddit.
In the end, it seems OP decided to report the driver, as they thought it was a scam. However, if the story is true, which would be a sad situation to live in, they shouldn’t share those details, as it is highly unprofessional and makes the driver look bad. Ultimately, we hope the driver’s situation isn’t as bad as they describe it, but if it is, they shouldn’t share it with others, especially on the platform they are using to make money. You never know how customers may react.
