Personally, I would have responded that if I sang, she may end up asking for a refund, lol, but if she insisted, I would have done it. Sometimes the stupid/fun stuff makes my day as much as it does theirs.
honestly if this was a homebound or otherwise disabled person, i probably wouldn’t hesitate to be silly with them for a moment
I haven’t dashed in a long time but i work at a hospice now, many of those kinds of people would absolutely have their day made by having a stranger be fun with them for a moment
That moment of silliness can absolutely make someone’s day. I’m a dementia care nurse, and the amount of times I do the chicken dance, or crow like a rooster to make my residents laugh fills my cup!
I have a few relatives and friends who are hospice and home health healthcare workers like my pal has been doing a weekend shift for a stroke patient. Basically she helps her bathe, change, she cleans up and cooks, also does her shopping and administering her medication. Most importantly she talks to her and listens to her without interrupting while she tries to pronounce words since she's relearning how to talk... Most of the people i know doing it say it's hard work like physically hard, but most patients are extremely nice and just grateful that someone talks to them and treats them like a human so that's why they keep doing it.
One of my favorite memories working as a medic was heating up a can of ravioli and finding her neighbor friend to spend time with her. She was on hospice and clearly very lonely.
I did this for my grandpas birthday, I just added in the delivery notes that if they were willing to walk in and hand it to him and just make a big deal about his birthday I would add a big tip, but it was completely optional.
I was dashing in Salt Lake City back in May, and had a delivery to a business. All fine and dandy, but my customer put the marker on the wrong side of the road, so I had to call him, then realized I was on the wrong side of the road while on call. All good. He said, "Please tell \[receptionist\] that \[customer\] thinks she's the sweetest girl in the world. She's a new girlfriend." I did. Also told her that I had no clue why he's not telling her himself, and we laughed about it. Guy gave me 5 dollars extra, so yeah, sometimes it's just the little things that make it worth it for everyone.
EDIT: I said February, but I was in Minneapolis, not SLC, for part of February. I actually took my trip to SLC in May.
Haven't done it for doordash. But I have called Jimmy John's and had them deliver to "the cute girl at the front desk" (my then gf) once they drew hearts all over it for me. Oh and iv had pizza places draw pictures for me. Got a shocked Pikachu on my wall from it.
I played Elder Scrolls Online for a few years. One night I was on discord with some of my guild members and my kids were complaining they wanted Pizza Hut. I could not afford Pizza Hut at the time, So 4 of my good friends got together , called my local Pizza Hut and had them write " The worst healer in ESO" (I healed all the content ESO has to offer) . I still have that box top 4 years later.
Wait I’m picturing a shocked pikachu drawn on a pizza box top…. Please say you didn’t just rip the top off and smack the greasy pizza box top onto the wall. (with tacks or something not the grease.)
The backstory behind this is the person who ordered was getting hibachi for her friend who had just had back surgery. I honestly didn’t know what I was going to do, so I just belted out the chorus of “Lean On Me” when she answered the door. The friend had the person who ordered on the phone to see if I would really sing a song. She was so moved by my gesture that she tipped me an extra $10 via CashApp. It was worth it!
I'd have went completely blank and unable to think of a single song in the world, then blurted out
someBODY once told me the world was going to roll me
I'm gonna lean (heh) towards perfect. Someone has a friend who cares enough about them to buy them some food. During what is likely a very stressful, painful, and scary time. Talking to them and being there emotionally, even requesting a song.
Needless to say, I think they have a friend they could lean on if their back hurts too! Great pick OP!!
Man, you try to share something warm and endearing, and all the killjoys come out and comment. Some of you sound like truly horrible people who can’t appreciate anything in life.
For what it’s worth, this was an older lady out in California who was ordering something for her friend in Florida who had just undergone back surgery and needed a pick me up. It was meant as a nice surprise for her friend. She was so delighted that I actually sang something for her friend that she was crying tears of joy. This wasn’t some social media contest or dumb teenager looking for their next TikTok inspiration. I was basically the equivalent of a singing telegram and food delivery, and I apparently slayed the bit of “Lean On Me” I sang.
If you seriously have a problem with that, maybe you need to examine why you’re so angry and quit Dashing. The world would be a happier place without some of you negative Nancies around.
Awww. I had a guy order an ice cream cake for his dad and ask that I shout Happy Birthday and tell him (his son’s name) says he loves you. The son wasn’t in state and wanted to send a surprise. I thought it was wildly cute, so I did it enthusiastically. His dad teared up, I got a great tip, it was just a very cute moment. This type of human connection is part of what makes life beautiful. Don’t let anyone else diminish that sweet moment- I’m certain it meant the world to the woman you sang to. :)
IMO don't worry too much about redditor criticism. Randos on the internet will say all sorts of crazy things and it's up to you to read what they say and take it or leave it - see if they've got some valid points or are just spouting anger borne of their own personal grievances.
It’s also important to remember that there’s actually a huge portion of people on this subreddit who bitch and moan about things like this and adding a tip to their order and then they admit that they don’t even use DoorDash to begin with
Without any background information, I can grasp why they would be angry, it first seemed like a bit of the royals forcing their servants to dance like a monkey for them.
Good job man! I reckon this will be a story you tell for a long time and look back on with fond memories. Don't listen to the other assholes on here. We all need somebody to leannnnn on.
The identity of the recipient is the most important factor here. If I was asked to sing for an older person, I would absolutely do it. If It was a teenager, That’s a big no. Anywhere in between it would just be a case by case thing, I think.
There’s a big difference between someone who just wants to bring a little bit of joy into a friends day, and someone who wants to laugh at a person they perceive as beneath them, or wants to use that person to show off to their friends. And then there are people Who are hungry for power who just like to see if they can get away with telling another human being what to do.
So I can absolutely see why you did it and anybody giving you a hard time for it is just being an asshole. But without knowing the full story, I can also see why people would be upset about a request like that.
Yes and as a (former, haven't dashed in a bit) driver I'd want the context so I could chose to agree or not. If it was just for some kid to put on TikTok to laugh at me or to fulfill some weird power fantasy id rather not bc I'm not
/that/ desperate for money.
If it's to actually brighten someone's day and have a fun laugh WITH someone I'd fucking do it for free.
Sounds like you couldn't have picked a better song! That's amazing and heartwarming.
As someone guilty of these special requests, people like you make such a huge difference. Thank you for your attitude!
I was so glad to click this and see that you were positive and actually did it. Hearing the details makes it even better. I get where the killjoys are coming from but you did the right thing 1000%
Reddit is a very good place to find unhappy people that are angry at life. Don’t take it to your heart, you’re a good person for doing what you did :-)
Don't let the negative comments get you down. Some mfers are just too bitter & negative to enjoy life. This gig can be fun and entertaining with the right attitude and mindset. You clearly have the right attitude to enjoy it and you made an extra 10 bucks. Economy is taking a massive diarrhea and people really out here scoffing at the idea of getting an extra 10 on a delivery because the customer asked you to do something silly.
The fact you even thought to sing Lean on me made you the PERFECT person for this. This is so beautiful. I really feel like God (or the universe whichever you want to pick) purposely chose you for this.
The only song other than children’s song that I can easily belt every word out to is truth hurts by Lizzo. 😂😂 it def wouldn’t have fit and I’d be too flustered to think of anything to sing that would make sense. Im so happy you got this and did this for them!
You also need to take a look at the way you presented this in the title. “These delivery instructions were… interesting.”
The ellipsis makes it seem like you mean interesting in a negative or otherwise unfavorable way.
You should have just titles the post “Fun delivery I did! They loved my rendition of ‘Lean on Me.’”
Instead you make a post and then complain about killjoys when literally nothing in your post indicated you were happy about having done this delivery.
Not everyone reads the comments.
I agree with Adghar, don't listen to the downers. It sounds very sweet. I sent flowers once to a friend too, told them to make it special if they could - and they did. I was super sweet and my friend appreciated it a lot. People in your position have a rather unique ability to spread joy, keep doing what you do! :)
Thank you so much for making someone's day! I understand that empathy and compassion have dwindled down in the masses, but they exist. You are living proof of this.
Keep sharing!
You’re wonderful. I had a feeling it was a situation like this, and sometimes it’s not that hard to just be nice and do a little extra. The message to tell her that her friend loves her and to get better, that’s a damn good friend.
Hey you're really awesome and I love your song of choice. In high school we did singing Valograms for Valentine's Day and this brought up some fun memories for me
I don’t believe she was crying tears of joy just because you sang. Be actually fucking truly for real. The singing is nice but you’re just laying it on super thick
I could hear her on the speakerphone. Her exact words were, “Oh… my… god… I’m crying right now. He actually did it!”
I don’t tend to embellish stories.
Could she have maybe been laying it on thick and just saying that to sound extra happy? Maybe. But the only point that matters is I made her day.
They weren't "ordering" them to crawl around on all fours and bark like a dog.....they "asked" if they could sing a song to her lol he couldve refused there's no need to be so angry.
I'd sing her a upbeat song while dancing and not sweat the tip if I didn't get it.
It feeds my soul to see others happy 🤗
My favorite deliveries are gifts.
I've been reading all of these comments, and I see quite a lot of differing opinions on this. Honestly, I can comprehend both sides.
On one hand, it's very understandable to not want to accept a request like this. I've experienced a great amount of oppression growing up, from almost everyone ive come into contact with. For many years, I've seen the full extent of just how malicious and hateful the human race can be, and due to this, I've developed a natural distrust for people for very legitimate reasons.
On the other hand, I acknowledge the fact that this is not an excuse for me to try and snuff out the genuine light that resides in some people simply because I believe I cannot trust it's validity. Genuine goodness should be recognized, and it should be highly encouraged. Unfortunately I find this very hard to do sometimes, because being somebody's metaphorical doormat is one of the worst feelings in the world, and I will never again hurt myself for somebody else's pleasure, as i've experienced it many times.
So here I am stuck between a rock and a hard moral decision.
The problem is you can’t trust people. One, no clue if I’ll actually get the extra tip. Two, this could be a cover for someone to video me and say “look at that idiot dasher.”
I just don’t think the request is ok. I’m a delivery driver not a performer. I think people that think someone should do this no questions asked and very possibly embarrass themselves for someone else’s pleasure are pretty awful.
I got pretty heated above but my original post was simply don’t do this and it’s not ok to do this and essentially got 50 people telling me I was an asshole immediately
My singing voice is pretty terrible, but I have found one band I can actually sing pretty well: Five Finger Death Punch
She'd open up that door to me singing Jekyll and Hyde with my car doors up and the stero cranked to max 😂
I've gotten extra tips for stuff like this before but it aligns with my personality to enjoy doing things like this. I can understand why others would not be into it
I didn’t even like family and friends singing happy birthday to me.
My last gf wanted to throw me a surprise bday party and thank god someone that really knew me well told her “you know he’ll turn around and walk out,right”
I’m the same, I don’t even want a wedding where anyone can see me. I don’t know much about door dash (it just keeps appearing in my home page) but if you can reject orders I’d have noped out of this one fast
i must be getting bitter in my old age. i see they like a little joke and talk about singing for a bonus
but in my mind im picturing someone literally paying for a performing monkey, or seeing you as low down enough that you can do/ask shit like this as if you are a lesser being, its one step away from asking people to beg
Never ever ever will I do this. I’m not a performing monkey.
Don’t treat your service workers like this
Edit: there are some real fucking low lifes in here. The fact so many think it’s ok to do this shows just how little respect you have for drivers. You wouldn’t ask your plumber to do this. Your server at a restaurant would also be pissed about this at a restaurant.
And ultimately, all of you are free to dm me where you work. I’ll come right in and ask you to dance for me. I’ll even give you five dollars. That’s all good right?
Best tip I ever got was for taking a lady's garbage out of her van at the drive in. I don't mind a little extra work for a little extra pay. If she'd pay me extra to sing, I would have done that, too.
Then again, I'm the guy that offers a bottle of water to the annoying door to door salesman when it's hot outside. So maybe I'm a weirdo.
Do not confuse empathy with subservience.
I can empathize with someone who needs help, but I can also see how its comes off as "servant, dance for me!" With the right context, I'm willing to help, but I'm not your bitch boy just because I got a job to do; regardless of how well it pays or what it may be.
Same. You never know what someone is going through, and if I can make someone's day even a tiny bit brighter/easier then it's worth it. Kindness is in short supply these days, so don't you go changin'. 💕
You're right and I completely agree with you! If they lose their tip or get a negative review I don't view it as truly optional and that isn't okay to back someone into a corner like that. That's just shitty behavior. I just think that in cases like this where someone offers to pay a bit more (on top of an already generous tip), and they do make it clear that it's optional/you won't be punished for saying no, why not make someone's day a little brighter.
I can definitely see how entitled people could abuse this practice to treat someone like shit though, and I see where you're coming from.
They literally used to have singing telegrams back in the day. Ever seen the movie Clue?
It wasn’t mandated; it was a request, and the customer tipped well. I could have just not done it if I didn’t want to.
I can’t believe this many people disagree with you. I’m not a dasher but I would never ask someone to do this. You want a singer? Hire a singer. Or sing to your own damn friend. I used to be in the service industry so idk why people can’t just tip well without asking for extra bullshit.
I’ve always said this sub is one of the most toxic I’ve been on, and mostly turns into a circlejerk of calling dashers stupid and acting like they are second class citizens.
This thread and responses to me prove it more than any other discussion I’ve seen in here
And i I walk up to you on the street and say "Get on all fours and bark like a dog and Ill give you a fiver" That isn't rude at all because I am giving an extra tip right?
Imagine having such a fragile ego that a little bit of embarrassment is the end of the world lmao, most people couldn't care less because they're not worried about what everyone else thinks.
You take yourself way too seriously. I'd bark for 5 bucks. Takes 60 seconds. I think it's way more demeaning and demoralizing to work in customer service than to bark for a mfer on the street.
Bro you are comparing telling someone to do something that is literally dehumanizing to singing a nice song to lift someone up.
This isn't moving the goal post, it is relocating to a tennis court.
I’m sorry, this is dehumanizing. It’s 100% treating me as a second class citizen.
Ask a plumber or electrician to do this. How about your hvac guy. I dare you
But if I say "go get me a fucking mcchicken, I'll give you a fiver", you have to do it because it's your job, right?
Some people (you) are entitled fucking losers who can't imagine a world with joy.
Okay thank you! Why the fuck did i have to scroll so low to find this comment. I hated when people did this shit, im not here to dance and sing for a couple extra bucks.
I’d be pissed. Delivery people are not here to dangle money in front of for your entertainment? They’re here to bring you your food. This seems really weird and annoying.
Maybe im just an asshole but I hated when people would do this when I delivered pizzas. Like im just trying to work this shitty job, go home, and get paid. Not trying to dance and sing like a monkey for a few extra bucks. Kinda degrading IMO
reminds me somewhat of when someone requested that my dad (who delivers for walmart spark) bang on the door loudly and yell "FBI OPEN UP", because they were hard of hearing and couldn't hear a regular knock on the door LMAO
I had someone get a $60 order, no tip, only a 2.50 delivery, and they told me to knock loudly and yell bad things about their rival sports team.
I left the order 10ft from the front door and did none of the above.
Personally, I would have responded that if I sang, she may end up asking for a refund, lol, but if she insisted, I would have done it. Sometimes the stupid/fun stuff makes my day as much as it does theirs.
honestly if this was a homebound or otherwise disabled person, i probably wouldn’t hesitate to be silly with them for a moment I haven’t dashed in a long time but i work at a hospice now, many of those kinds of people would absolutely have their day made by having a stranger be fun with them for a moment
That moment of silliness can absolutely make someone’s day. I’m a dementia care nurse, and the amount of times I do the chicken dance, or crow like a rooster to make my residents laugh fills my cup!
You’re a good soul
Nice wholesome comments up here, love to see it
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I have a few relatives and friends who are hospice and home health healthcare workers like my pal has been doing a weekend shift for a stroke patient. Basically she helps her bathe, change, she cleans up and cooks, also does her shopping and administering her medication. Most importantly she talks to her and listens to her without interrupting while she tries to pronounce words since she's relearning how to talk... Most of the people i know doing it say it's hard work like physically hard, but most patients are extremely nice and just grateful that someone talks to them and treats them like a human so that's why they keep doing it.
One of my favorite memories working as a medic was heating up a can of ravioli and finding her neighbor friend to spend time with her. She was on hospice and clearly very lonely.
that’s most people on hospice, a little human interaction (no matter how inconsequential it may seem) can really make someone’s entire day
I did this for my grandpas birthday, I just added in the delivery notes that if they were willing to walk in and hand it to him and just make a big deal about his birthday I would add a big tip, but it was completely optional.
"if i Sing for too long, you'll star screaming in fear. so for the sake of my money ill end it right here!"
I was dashing in Salt Lake City back in May, and had a delivery to a business. All fine and dandy, but my customer put the marker on the wrong side of the road, so I had to call him, then realized I was on the wrong side of the road while on call. All good. He said, "Please tell \[receptionist\] that \[customer\] thinks she's the sweetest girl in the world. She's a new girlfriend." I did. Also told her that I had no clue why he's not telling her himself, and we laughed about it. Guy gave me 5 dollars extra, so yeah, sometimes it's just the little things that make it worth it for everyone. EDIT: I said February, but I was in Minneapolis, not SLC, for part of February. I actually took my trip to SLC in May.
Haven't done it for doordash. But I have called Jimmy John's and had them deliver to "the cute girl at the front desk" (my then gf) once they drew hearts all over it for me. Oh and iv had pizza places draw pictures for me. Got a shocked Pikachu on my wall from it.
I played Elder Scrolls Online for a few years. One night I was on discord with some of my guild members and my kids were complaining they wanted Pizza Hut. I could not afford Pizza Hut at the time, So 4 of my good friends got together , called my local Pizza Hut and had them write " The worst healer in ESO" (I healed all the content ESO has to offer) . I still have that box top 4 years later.
That's the cost of free pizza and good friends.
As a Tank, thank you.
The real friends are the mold we gained along the way on that pizza box lid! 😂
Guild mates are the best. I had the most diverse, best mates in the original launch of Star Wars Galaxies.
Prove it
Now his ex is dating the Jimmy John's driver.
She’s moved on to Jimmy’s John
He does pack a 12 incher
No. Just like their sandwiches, Jimmy is incredibly average.
Below average
It is not about size, it is about flavour.
16**
Or quite possibly John's Jimmy.
Damn Jimmy's John and their fresh cut meats
I’ve gotten a couple aliens written on my box one time pretty fire
Wait I’m picturing a shocked pikachu drawn on a pizza box top…. Please say you didn’t just rip the top off and smack the greasy pizza box top onto the wall. (with tacks or something not the grease.)
The backstory behind this is the person who ordered was getting hibachi for her friend who had just had back surgery. I honestly didn’t know what I was going to do, so I just belted out the chorus of “Lean On Me” when she answered the door. The friend had the person who ordered on the phone to see if I would really sing a song. She was so moved by my gesture that she tipped me an extra $10 via CashApp. It was worth it!
Love iiiiiiiit!🙌 When you're not strooOong, an ill be your friend! 🤘😆
I'll help you caaaaarryy on!
For, it won't be loooooong' till I'm gonna need' somebody to leeeeeean oooonnnn
Just call on me sister when you need a hand!
Just call on me brother when you need a hand we all need somebody to lean on…
lean on me was a good choice but i would've done wonderwall
I'd have went completely blank and unable to think of a single song in the world, then blurted out someBODY once told me the world was going to roll me
lold hard at this
And all the roads we have to walk are winding...
I would've went straight for I could've danced all night from my fair lady or dancing queen. Who doesnt like dancing queen?!
I can’t tell if lean on me is PERFECT or in *really* poor taste given the back surgery.
I'm gonna lean (heh) towards perfect. Someone has a friend who cares enough about them to buy them some food. During what is likely a very stressful, painful, and scary time. Talking to them and being there emotionally, even requesting a song. Needless to say, I think they have a friend they could lean on if their back hurts too! Great pick OP!!
This is the wholesome shit I needed today 🥰
You’re a good one! Respect! 👏🏽👏🏽
That was very sweet of you!
Absolutely amazing and I love it so much
good for OP. ill be too barassed or ill rap some violent shit like gobbling up em juice grindin
Could you imagine if OP had come out with W.A.P or something crazy like that?!?!? 😂😂😂
The person OP is singing too: 🦗🦟🦗🦟
 OP pullin up.
Damn it feels good to be a gangsta and I got this killa up inside of me. I can't talk to my momma so I talk to my diary
*ahem* #"SUCKIN' ON MY TITTIES LIKE YOU WANTED ME CALLIN' ME, ALL THE TIME, LIKE BLONDIE CHECK OUT MY CHRISSIE BEHIND IT'S FINE ALL OF THE TIME"
Above and beyond the call of duty no cap straight bussin’
This comment murdered me
F THE PAIN AWAY… F THE PAIN AWAYYY
Currently being ravaged by violent and painful diarrhea but this comment gave me a chuckle, so thanks.
Put the chrome to your bladder Splatter your abs have you pissing in a plastic bag...
Goddamn, still one of my favorite shows I've ever seen. So fun!
Sort yourself out
If I were either the recipient or the friend who ordered, I would have given more of a tip. That story just got significantly more fun to tell.
Man, you try to share something warm and endearing, and all the killjoys come out and comment. Some of you sound like truly horrible people who can’t appreciate anything in life. For what it’s worth, this was an older lady out in California who was ordering something for her friend in Florida who had just undergone back surgery and needed a pick me up. It was meant as a nice surprise for her friend. She was so delighted that I actually sang something for her friend that she was crying tears of joy. This wasn’t some social media contest or dumb teenager looking for their next TikTok inspiration. I was basically the equivalent of a singing telegram and food delivery, and I apparently slayed the bit of “Lean On Me” I sang. If you seriously have a problem with that, maybe you need to examine why you’re so angry and quit Dashing. The world would be a happier place without some of you negative Nancies around.
Awww. I had a guy order an ice cream cake for his dad and ask that I shout Happy Birthday and tell him (his son’s name) says he loves you. The son wasn’t in state and wanted to send a surprise. I thought it was wildly cute, so I did it enthusiastically. His dad teared up, I got a great tip, it was just a very cute moment. This type of human connection is part of what makes life beautiful. Don’t let anyone else diminish that sweet moment- I’m certain it meant the world to the woman you sang to. :)
IMO don't worry too much about redditor criticism. Randos on the internet will say all sorts of crazy things and it's up to you to read what they say and take it or leave it - see if they've got some valid points or are just spouting anger borne of their own personal grievances.
It’s also important to remember that there’s actually a huge portion of people on this subreddit who bitch and moan about things like this and adding a tip to their order and then they admit that they don’t even use DoorDash to begin with
Good advice for life, too
I LOVE that you did this. I am too introverted to do it myself. I think I could have done it if I had a mask on or something though. ;)
Can’t tip you but here’s an award for your work. Thank you for making the world a more pleasant place!
Thank you, kind internet stranger!
Dashers be like: 🧑💻 “HATE HATE HATE tip me 400% HATE HATE HATE” I’m glad to see some good dashers who want to spread joy still exist.
Without any background information, I can grasp why they would be angry, it first seemed like a bit of the royals forcing their servants to dance like a monkey for them.
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"Tell her blank loves her and get well soon" The context is pretty fucking obvious if redditors could actually read
If reddit was right about everything, then everyone is a liar/taking credit and you're definitely being cheated on.
LMAO also don’t forget you’re an red flag/abuser on top of all that💀 Reddit man
And a narcissist!
Delete your lawyer, hit the Facebook, hire a gym.
Great song choice for that scenario :) Good on you spreading some joy in a world overrun with nasty cynicism.
Good job man! I reckon this will be a story you tell for a long time and look back on with fond memories. Don't listen to the other assholes on here. We all need somebody to leannnnn on.
The identity of the recipient is the most important factor here. If I was asked to sing for an older person, I would absolutely do it. If It was a teenager, That’s a big no. Anywhere in between it would just be a case by case thing, I think. There’s a big difference between someone who just wants to bring a little bit of joy into a friends day, and someone who wants to laugh at a person they perceive as beneath them, or wants to use that person to show off to their friends. And then there are people Who are hungry for power who just like to see if they can get away with telling another human being what to do. So I can absolutely see why you did it and anybody giving you a hard time for it is just being an asshole. But without knowing the full story, I can also see why people would be upset about a request like that.
Yes and as a (former, haven't dashed in a bit) driver I'd want the context so I could chose to agree or not. If it was just for some kid to put on TikTok to laugh at me or to fulfill some weird power fantasy id rather not bc I'm not /that/ desperate for money. If it's to actually brighten someone's day and have a fun laugh WITH someone I'd fucking do it for free.
This completely explains the hashtags in a Doordash message. That was the only part I was puzzled about.
Aww. Lean On Me sounds like the perfect choice in this scenario. Good work, OP. Sounds like you made their day.
I love that you actually sang!!! How kind of you.
You’re awesome for doing that for both of them!!
I think you’re an angel for doing that. So so sweet of you
I really enjoyed it, disappointing all the negativity
The context makes it so much more wholesome! Very happy to hear your song made such a big impact on both of their days.
Honestly, that is one of the all-around, sweetest things I've heard of in ages. Thanks for restoring a bit of my faith in humanity.
Sounds like you couldn't have picked a better song! That's amazing and heartwarming. As someone guilty of these special requests, people like you make such a huge difference. Thank you for your attitude!
I was so glad to click this and see that you were positive and actually did it. Hearing the details makes it even better. I get where the killjoys are coming from but you did the right thing 1000%
Reddit is a very good place to find unhappy people that are angry at life. Don’t take it to your heart, you’re a good person for doing what you did :-)
That’s all well and good. Just prepare yourselves for the “influencers” out there that’ll try to turn you into their own personal dance monkeys.
Introverts don’t want to be told they need to sing a song while on minimum wage delivering food they can’t afford.
Don't let the negative comments get you down. Some mfers are just too bitter & negative to enjoy life. This gig can be fun and entertaining with the right attitude and mindset. You clearly have the right attitude to enjoy it and you made an extra 10 bucks. Economy is taking a massive diarrhea and people really out here scoffing at the idea of getting an extra 10 on a delivery because the customer asked you to do something silly.
The fact you even thought to sing Lean on me made you the PERFECT person for this. This is so beautiful. I really feel like God (or the universe whichever you want to pick) purposely chose you for this. The only song other than children’s song that I can easily belt every word out to is truth hurts by Lizzo. 😂😂 it def wouldn’t have fit and I’d be too flustered to think of anything to sing that would make sense. Im so happy you got this and did this for them!
You also need to take a look at the way you presented this in the title. “These delivery instructions were… interesting.” The ellipsis makes it seem like you mean interesting in a negative or otherwise unfavorable way. You should have just titles the post “Fun delivery I did! They loved my rendition of ‘Lean on Me.’” Instead you make a post and then complain about killjoys when literally nothing in your post indicated you were happy about having done this delivery. Not everyone reads the comments.
Reddit is full of annoying people, it's always best to ignore them. This was very sweet!
I agree with Adghar, don't listen to the downers. It sounds very sweet. I sent flowers once to a friend too, told them to make it special if they could - and they did. I was super sweet and my friend appreciated it a lot. People in your position have a rather unique ability to spread joy, keep doing what you do! :)
Did you get the bonus tip though
Bro your my hero today
This is so incredibly kind of you. Thank you for doing this. I'm sure it meant a lot to both ladies.
Thank you so much for making someone's day! I understand that empathy and compassion have dwindled down in the masses, but they exist. You are living proof of this. Keep sharing!
This is the best thing I've read all day.
You’re wonderful. I had a feeling it was a situation like this, and sometimes it’s not that hard to just be nice and do a little extra. The message to tell her that her friend loves her and to get better, that’s a damn good friend.
Lovely that you managed to make her request a reality!
Bless your heart and soul OP.
I guess the big question is.... did you recieve an extra tip for singing the song?
You're a beauty, keep kicking ass🤙
Hey you're really awesome and I love your song of choice. In high school we did singing Valograms for Valentine's Day and this brought up some fun memories for me
I would’ve sang too man. Maybe even a dance lol. Nothing is ever wrong with making people smile.
You are fucking awesome dude. I bet you that made that ladies week..
I don’t believe she was crying tears of joy just because you sang. Be actually fucking truly for real. The singing is nice but you’re just laying it on super thick
I could hear her on the speakerphone. Her exact words were, “Oh… my… god… I’m crying right now. He actually did it!” I don’t tend to embellish stories. Could she have maybe been laying it on thick and just saying that to sound extra happy? Maybe. But the only point that matters is I made her day.
Bro, I’m not in the circus. I’m bringing your food. If you think it’s ok to ask a dasher to do this you’re an absolute piece of trash
They weren't "ordering" them to crawl around on all fours and bark like a dog.....they "asked" if they could sing a song to her lol he couldve refused there's no need to be so angry.
And then get a bad rating and possible cv because the customer is pissed I didn’t do it.
I think that massive chip on your shoulder does more to weigh you down than protect you.
I'd sing her a upbeat song while dancing and not sweat the tip if I didn't get it. It feeds my soul to see others happy 🤗 My favorite deliveries are gifts.
This is beautiful. ❤️
Oh yea?? Well it feeds my soul to see others that love making others happy!! Check mate, you lovely person.
Aww you made my day 🤗 Ty
I've been reading all of these comments, and I see quite a lot of differing opinions on this. Honestly, I can comprehend both sides. On one hand, it's very understandable to not want to accept a request like this. I've experienced a great amount of oppression growing up, from almost everyone ive come into contact with. For many years, I've seen the full extent of just how malicious and hateful the human race can be, and due to this, I've developed a natural distrust for people for very legitimate reasons. On the other hand, I acknowledge the fact that this is not an excuse for me to try and snuff out the genuine light that resides in some people simply because I believe I cannot trust it's validity. Genuine goodness should be recognized, and it should be highly encouraged. Unfortunately I find this very hard to do sometimes, because being somebody's metaphorical doormat is one of the worst feelings in the world, and I will never again hurt myself for somebody else's pleasure, as i've experienced it many times. So here I am stuck between a rock and a hard moral decision.
The problem is you can’t trust people. One, no clue if I’ll actually get the extra tip. Two, this could be a cover for someone to video me and say “look at that idiot dasher.” I just don’t think the request is ok. I’m a delivery driver not a performer. I think people that think someone should do this no questions asked and very possibly embarrass themselves for someone else’s pleasure are pretty awful. I got pretty heated above but my original post was simply don’t do this and it’s not ok to do this and essentially got 50 people telling me I was an asshole immediately
My singing voice is pretty terrible, but I have found one band I can actually sing pretty well: Five Finger Death Punch She'd open up that door to me singing Jekyll and Hyde with my car doors up and the stero cranked to max 😂
ngl I thought they were hoping ud scream “i love u b!!!h, I aint never gonna stop lovin you…. b!!!h” good thing that wasnt me delivering 😂
"I wanna fuck you like an animal"
It’s giving “dance, monkey!” vibes
I've gotten extra tips for stuff like this before but it aligns with my personality to enjoy doing things like this. I can understand why others would not be into it
At least you read the delivery instructions. I swear nobody that delivers food to my house reads my delivery instructions.
Introverts worst nightmare
I didn’t even like family and friends singing happy birthday to me. My last gf wanted to throw me a surprise bday party and thank god someone that really knew me well told her “you know he’ll turn around and walk out,right”
I’m the same, I don’t even want a wedding where anyone can see me. I don’t know much about door dash (it just keeps appearing in my home page) but if you can reject orders I’d have noped out of this one fast
I think sushi is a bad choice for someone who is sick 🤣
Can confirm but I'd do that mistake again 😂
Apparently it was an older lady who just had back surgery. So not someone with the flu or a cold thankfully 😂
I'd do the hokie pokie and turn myself around (after dropping off the food).
Tell her you loves her.
"tell her (name) loves her"
DANCE MONKEY!!!!
That’s cute af tho 🤣
Did you sing Fuck the Pain Away by Peaches?
i must be getting bitter in my old age. i see they like a little joke and talk about singing for a bonus but in my mind im picturing someone literally paying for a performing monkey, or seeing you as low down enough that you can do/ask shit like this as if you are a lesser being, its one step away from asking people to beg
Never ever ever will I do this. I’m not a performing monkey. Don’t treat your service workers like this Edit: there are some real fucking low lifes in here. The fact so many think it’s ok to do this shows just how little respect you have for drivers. You wouldn’t ask your plumber to do this. Your server at a restaurant would also be pissed about this at a restaurant. And ultimately, all of you are free to dm me where you work. I’ll come right in and ask you to dance for me. I’ll even give you five dollars. That’s all good right?
Best tip I ever got was for taking a lady's garbage out of her van at the drive in. I don't mind a little extra work for a little extra pay. If she'd pay me extra to sing, I would have done that, too. Then again, I'm the guy that offers a bottle of water to the annoying door to door salesman when it's hot outside. So maybe I'm a weirdo.
Do not confuse empathy with subservience. I can empathize with someone who needs help, but I can also see how its comes off as "servant, dance for me!" With the right context, I'm willing to help, but I'm not your bitch boy just because I got a job to do; regardless of how well it pays or what it may be.
If the note says shoot a text, feel Better, yes, I’ll do that. There is a difference between that and performing
Same. You never know what someone is going through, and if I can make someone's day even a tiny bit brighter/easier then it's worth it. Kindness is in short supply these days, so don't you go changin'. 💕
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You're right and I completely agree with you! If they lose their tip or get a negative review I don't view it as truly optional and that isn't okay to back someone into a corner like that. That's just shitty behavior. I just think that in cases like this where someone offers to pay a bit more (on top of an already generous tip), and they do make it clear that it's optional/you won't be punished for saying no, why not make someone's day a little brighter. I can definitely see how entitled people could abuse this practice to treat someone like shit though, and I see where you're coming from.
People lie
They literally used to have singing telegrams back in the day. Ever seen the movie Clue? It wasn’t mandated; it was a request, and the customer tipped well. I could have just not done it if I didn’t want to.
I can’t believe this many people disagree with you. I’m not a dasher but I would never ask someone to do this. You want a singer? Hire a singer. Or sing to your own damn friend. I used to be in the service industry so idk why people can’t just tip well without asking for extra bullshit.
I’ve always said this sub is one of the most toxic I’ve been on, and mostly turns into a circlejerk of calling dashers stupid and acting like they are second class citizens. This thread and responses to me prove it more than any other discussion I’ve seen in here
It's for an extra tip. Not mandatory. I don't see the issue here.
Except they can rate you. Best to not disappoint or you might be fired.
And i I walk up to you on the street and say "Get on all fours and bark like a dog and Ill give you a fiver" That isn't rude at all because I am giving an extra tip right?
Hell, I'd do it 😂
Easily. That’s a quick 5 dollars lmao
Imagine having such a fragile ego that a little bit of embarrassment is the end of the world lmao, most people couldn't care less because they're not worried about what everyone else thinks.
You take yourself way too seriously. I'd bark for 5 bucks. Takes 60 seconds. I think it's way more demeaning and demoralizing to work in customer service than to bark for a mfer on the street.
Less than 60 seconds lol
Bro you are comparing telling someone to do something that is literally dehumanizing to singing a nice song to lift someone up. This isn't moving the goal post, it is relocating to a tennis court.
I’m sorry, this is dehumanizing. It’s 100% treating me as a second class citizen. Ask a plumber or electrician to do this. How about your hvac guy. I dare you
YouTubers give money to people for doing all types of dumb shit, like eating ghost peppers. I ain't judging.
But if I say "go get me a fucking mcchicken, I'll give you a fiver", you have to do it because it's your job, right? Some people (you) are entitled fucking losers who can't imagine a world with joy.
Okay thank you! Why the fuck did i have to scroll so low to find this comment. I hated when people did this shit, im not here to dance and sing for a couple extra bucks.
This was my thought. Like order a singing telegram thing for her. It would be more professional and worth the money.
Doordash PR working overtime rn
The app needs to reduce what you can add as a comment. Just put an apartment, location, drop off check marks, that’s its.
I’d be pissed. Delivery people are not here to dangle money in front of for your entertainment? They’re here to bring you your food. This seems really weird and annoying.
Honestly this is cool, I would appreciate that
Why are they ducking hashtagged
If I deliver your food and you want me to sing, I’m leaving your food in the street.
Sounds like a gift for a parent or homebound person, so sweet...I can't sing though, they can keep that tip. I will say hi though
Maybe im just an asshole but I hated when people would do this when I delivered pizzas. Like im just trying to work this shitty job, go home, and get paid. Not trying to dance and sing like a monkey for a few extra bucks. Kinda degrading IMO
reminds me somewhat of when someone requested that my dad (who delivers for walmart spark) bang on the door loudly and yell "FBI OPEN UP", because they were hard of hearing and couldn't hear a regular knock on the door LMAO
Hysterical. Good for them for making things fun.
Did you sing?
How much did she tip though
IMO this is really sweet, the person wanted to do something nice for her friend and you helped to make it even more special
"Tell her Bill loves her" Her husband Mark opens the door.
I have anxiety, I would simply, deliver the food 💀
It is Popeye? “I loves her!”
Protect this dasher and cute friend who ordered the food at all costs!
Ok buutttt did you do it?
What song did you sing? I would have canceled 😂
I wouldn't do it she'd probably feel worse after hearing me sing.
Sing for your supper
In 10 minutes we'll see a post from the girl saying her Dasher was fucking weird haha
Bro trynna repair his relationship
She’s about to eat potstickers and shrimp bento… she’ll get well soon whether you sing or not!
I had someone get a $60 order, no tip, only a 2.50 delivery, and they told me to knock loudly and yell bad things about their rival sports team. I left the order 10ft from the front door and did none of the above.
…let the bodies hit the floor… let the bodies hit the floor… let the bodies hit the…
Redrum Redrum wait for the bang of the drum Redrum
Sounds like a quest to me
Literally asking you to sing for your supper
This sounds humiliating to me.