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GoLocalProv | News | Spat Between Rhode Island Pharmacist and DoorDash Driver Over Tip Goes Global

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1 year ago

July 23, 2023

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GoLocalProv | News | Spat Between Rhode Island Pharmacist and DoorDash Driver Over Tip Goes Global

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A Rhode Island pharmacist — who boasts more than a quarter million TikTok followers as a dermatology medication expert — garnered national attention this weekend.

The reason?

A post about how a DoorDash delivery driver reportedly complained about a $5 tip on a $15 falafel order to Ethan Melillo, who lives in East Greenwich — see video below.

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“I’m really surprised how big this got,” said Melillo, when reached by GoLocal.

Melillo, who currently works for L’Oreal, said he thought his 30% tip was “pretty generous.”

Intersection of Food Delivery — Social Media

In his viral TikTok video, as first reported by Daily Mail, Melillo said, “When you give someone a generous tip, and they say, ‘Nice house, thanks for the $5 for a 20-minute ride.”

Melillo told GoLocal he had placed the order on Thursday from “Naz’s” for the first time, and the response by the driver prompted him to make the post.

Hundreds of comments were left on the article alone, and by Sunday night, there were ninety thousand comments on his TikTok post, ranging from support for his complaint. to calling Melillo out for being a “cheap” tipper.

“It really was a question about in the future, should I be doing more?” said Melillo, who went to Prout and then URI.

“I’m learning from DoorDash. Maybe you should be tipping on the mileage,” he added.

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@millennialrx @DoorDash tipping going too far? #doordash #doordashdriver #tipculture #tipping #tip #tips #food #trending #fyp #millennialrx ♬ Monkeys Spinning Monkeys – Kevin MacLeod & Kevin The Monkey

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Providence Place Mall temporarily evacuated

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6 hours ago

November 30, 2024

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Providence Place Mall temporarily evacuated

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Providence Place Mall was evacuated for a short period of time on Friday evening.

Battalion Chief Douglas Degnan said a fire alarm was activated by a switch in the sprinkler system, but no fire was found.

People were let back in the mall afterward.

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Car crashes into pole in front of Rhode Island State House | ABC6

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14 hours ago

November 29, 2024

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Car crashes into pole in front of Rhode Island State House | ABC6

A car that crashed in front of the Rhode Island State House on Nov. 29, 2024. (WLNE)

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A car crashed into a pole in front of the Rhode Island State House on Friday.

The Providence Police Department said that the 70-year-old driver was believed to have suffered a medical emergency prior to the crash.

They were transported to the hospital.

ABC 6 News crews on scene saw a damaged vehicle alongside fire and police personnel.

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RI residents head out bright and early for Black Friday | ABC6

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22 hours ago

November 29, 2024

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RI residents head out bright and early for Black Friday | ABC6

WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — The Black Friday rush started bright and early for some Rhode Island residents following the Thanksgiving holiday.

An estimated 36% of Americans were expected to make a purchase today, with an average of $480 spent overall.

Big malls like Warwick Mall, Emerald Square in Attleboro, and the Wrentham Outlets were open for Black Friday shopping, starting at 6 a.m. and 7 a.m.

Other shopping centers like Garden City in Cranston, and Providence Place Mall opened for shoppers at 8 a.m. and 9 a.m.

Here are the Black Friday store hours for some prominent national chains that may vary by location:

Best Buy stores: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Dick’s Sporting Goods: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Home Depot and Lowe’s: 6 a.m. to close

JCPenney and Kohl’s: 5 a.m. to close

Macy’s stores: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Sephora stores: Some will open early and/or stay open late.

Most Target stores: Will open at 6 a.m.

Walmart stores: Will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

ABC6 was live at the Warwick Mall with shoppers who made their way in and out as they grabbed their Black Friday deals.

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