[mikestew]

How is tipping upfront any way related to the above definition?

It’s not. Then again, few people would disagree with the usage above. Why is this so important to you that it’s worth being pedantic? Do you find the wording of the comment confusing?

[gruez]

>Why is this so important to you that it’s worth being pedantic?

Because words have meanings, and playing fast and loose with words for dramatic effect cheapens it. Next time a someone is accused of taking a "bribe", do we know it's actual corruption, or someone expressing displeasure about the transaction?

[adamomada]

Why do you consider Wikipedia and Wikipedia only? It took 2 seconds to see a different definition that fits from my phone

> persuade (someone) to act in one’s favour, typically illegally or dishonestly, by a gift of money or other inducement

[gruez]

How is pre-tipping illegal or dishonest?

[adamomada]

It doesn’t have to be, you can consider it atypical bribery if you wish

[zaphirplane]

Too aggressive. I wouldn’t call it a bribe. Your comment is confusing to most People. Bribing is nefarious and/or illegal. Like bribe to get out of a fine or a bribe to get some government agency to approve Something

This is a fee for service.

[mikestew]

Your comment is confusing to most People

Not my comment.

And maybe not “most” people. I understood perfectly well what OP was saying.

[happymellon]

No, a fee is an upfront amount to do a task.

The fact that is it nebulous, and if you don't put a number that's considered big enough (by someone elses judgement) then you won't get your food delivered puts it beyond a "fee".

[genocidicbunny]

Well those platforms call it a tip, not a fee for service, so they're already being dishonest and nefarious.

And I don't personally know anyone who wouldn't consider it a bribe, except for one or two pedants.