The definitive guide to holiday tipping
From your doorman to your hairdresser, here's how much extra cash you should plan to shell out this year
From your doorman to your hairdresser, here's how much extra cash you should plan to shell out this year
From your doorman to your hairdresser, here's how much extra cash you should plan to shell out this year
The holidays are a time for showing your appreciation 바카라 게임 웹사이트 and in many cases, that means gratitude of the monetary kind. But how much is appropriate to give? And who in your life deserves a little acknowledgement?
Short answer? Common sense, specific circumstances and holiday spirit should always be your guide. But of course, there's a longer answer too.
General Tipping Etiquette
First, consider these factors, courtesy of the :
- The quality and frequency of the service you receive.
- Your relationship with the service provider.
- Your location 바카라 게임 웹사이트 tipping averages tend to be higher in larger cities.
- The number of years you've been using the service.
- Your budget: You should never feel obligated to go beyond what you can reasonably afford.
- If your budget does not allow for tips, consider homemade gifts (yes, gingerbread cookies count) or a genuine and heartfelt thank you note.
- Any gift or tip should always be accompanied by a short handwritten note of appreciation.
- Do you already tip regularly? If you tip at the time of service, you may forego an end of the year tip, or give a more modest holiday thank you.
How Much Should You Be Tipping
- Below, a handy guide to holiday tipping using information gleaned from the Emily Post Institute and Sharon Schweitzer, an etiquette expert, author, and the founder of :
- Full-time domestic help (cook, nanny, personal caregiver, or butler): Between a week to a month's pay, plus a gift.
- Housekeeper: If they come once a week, the equivalent of a day's pay, or $50. If they come daily, the equivalent of a week's pay and possibly a gift.
- Barber/Hairdresser: Up to the cost of one haircut or a gift.
- Beauty Salon Staff: Up to the cost of one salon visit divided for each staff member who works with you.
- Babysitter: Up to one evening's pay and a small gift from your children.
- Day Care Provider: $25 to $70 for each staff member who works with your children and a small gift from your children.
- Personal Trainer: Up to the cost of one session or a gift.
- 온라인 바카라 게임paper Delivery Person: Between $10 to $30, or give a small gift.
- Mail Carrier: Small gift only. U.S. Postal Service employees may accept baked goods (homemade/store bought) items to share with the branch office. Customers may give edible arrangements and gift cards for merchandise or services valued up to $20 per interaction.
- USPS Policy: Gifts cannot exceed $50 per calendar year. Giving cash, VISA, MasterCard or gift cards that may be used as cash are prohibited per .
- UPS Policy: UPS does not have a limit; tipping is left to customer's discretion.
- FedEx Policy: Company policies discourage gift cash or gift cards. The driver will politely decline the holiday gratuity. If the customer is insistent, the driver may ultimately accept the gift.
- Accountant/CPA
- Attorney
- Auditor
- Banker
- Bookkeeper
- Doctor, Dentist
- Executive Coach
- Members, Board of Directors or Trustees
- Seamstress/Tailor
- Veterinarian
Teacher: Consider a group gift with parents pooled funds.
Gardener: Equivalent of a week's pay.
Pool Cleaner: Equivalent of one session, divided among the crew.
Garage Attendant: Between $10 and $40, or a small gift.
Garbage/Recycling: If your city permits, $10 to $30 each for extra holiday effort.
Doorman: Between $50 to $100 each, or gift, depending on extra duties.
Elevator Operator and Handyman: Between $20 to $50 each.
Building Superintendent: $20 to $80 or a gift.
Pet Groomer: Up to the cost of one session or a gift.
Dog Walker: Up to one week's pay or a gift.
Massage Therapist: Up to the cost of one session or a gift.
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