How much do you tip for the holidays?
How much should you tip for the holidays? Here's what MSN.com says...
Folks who provide service regularly typically get $10 to $30. The list here can include:
Newspaper deliverers
Trash collectors
Any regular delivery person (for food, laundry, overnight packages, whatever)
Some people provide a service less frequently, but for longer periods. The holiday tip normally equals the cost of one visit, although you can reduce that to $20 or so if your patronage is sporadic.
Hairdresser or barber
Manicurist
Personal trainer
Massage therapist
Regular after-hours baby-sitter (not your nanny or day care worker)
House cleaner
The lawn-care crew and pool cleaner
Pet groomer
Others can be tipped strategically. All tips can have an element of strategy in them, but these gratuities can make a real difference in the quality of your life. Here the range varies enormously:
Building superintendent: Ask around your building. The going rate can vary from as little as $20 to $200 or more.
The bartender, wait staff or maitre d' at a place you frequent regularly: Try $20 to $50 and see if your typical table location doesn't improve.
That being said, never give your teachers cash. It could be mistaken as a bribe.
Dec 21, 2007 at 9:34 a.m.
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I didn't see a place for tipping your friendly radio announcer or show producer.
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