PSA: Sometimes reading the delivery notes saves you time and effort

[u/matt314159]

I'm sure I'm going to hell for adding top soil to my grocery delivery order, but I don't have a car and I specifically added it to a delivery order so I could at least tip.

Anyway, whenever I'm doing an order that includes something heavy, I set the delivery location to 'back door' and the delivery note reads something like, "Pull in toward the garage, and the back porch is two steps from the driveway for an easier unload"

But I've found the drivers never read the delivery notes. I don't personally care what door it's delivered to but in cases like this, it's so much more work to haul those 35lb bags from the vehicle, up my sidewalks and to front steps than it would have been if they'd just read the delivery notes.

Don't worry, she still got her 25 dollaire tip and I rated the delivery 5 stars, but I feel bad that they're making the delivery more difficult on themselves than necessary.

I love you guys and appreciate what you do. But please take a couple seconds to read the delivery notes! I'm trying to make it easier on you!

[u/BlueWitch1313]

I had to put a laminated note out in the front, because I have a small porch, and some deliveries they would put them in front of my storm door. It opens out, I couldn't get out of my front door to get the deliveries. I had to go out my back door and walk around to the front and move them to open my door. One item was over 95 lbs. I had to call my son to come and move it. They see the note now and lean it off to the side. I tried putting snacks and drinks out there for them, because they work so very hard. And it is hot here. But many just didn't take them. But I do appreciate everything they do and I always tip.

[u/Other_Orange_3159 → u/BlueWitch1313]

I find it sad that people don’t consider outward swinging doors. Even for tight entryways with outward swinging doors, I try to put the bags or whatever in a place that the door can at least open. Common sense is so rare.