Skip to main content

Holiday Tipping Interviews on the Today Show & KCRA Interviews

Holiday Tipping 

All tipping is optional and subjective, yet in certain parts of the United States, tipping is almost mandatory. Take New York for example.  Not tipping a building super might lead to slow response times just when you need that leak fixed now.  Here on the West Coast, we are a bit more relaxed.  What follows is merely a guideline.   

Note: Before tipping to those working for an agency or organization, however, check their gift-giving policy.  And, make a list of those you wish to tip and consider your budget. 

Those Who Provide us a Service Regularly

One session’s fee is usually appropriate. If you pay $20 a week to your gardener, an appropriate tip would be $20.   For those whom you see more often or give great service, such as a hairstylist, feel free to tip more.   

  • Gardener
  • Hairstylist/manicurist/barber
  • Babysitter (after work)
  • Pool cleaner
  • Pet groomer
  • House cleaners (if it is a group, the tip could be a big box of candy or something to share)  

Employees in the Home

These special people typically receive one to two weeks’ extra pay depending on how long they have worked for you and how many days a week they work.  

  • Caretakers
  • Nannies

Doorman or Building Supervisor

This person is in a class by herself.  She/he provides a very special service and your comfort is in her hands.  Ask some of the other residents what they give and perhaps all could give a joint gift so there is no competition or comparison.  Could be anywhere from $30 to $200. 

Newspaper Delivery Person 

  • Could be $10-$20 depending on the service you receive.  

Note: Tips do not have to be cash.  Gift certificates to a restaurant or theater tickets are wonderful gifts.  Be perceptive and thoughtful when giving a tip or gift in lieu of a cash tip. Notice the person’s preferences.  

If you choose to give cash, present crisp bills in a card. 

Please Read

Anti-Clueless Etiquette: Tipping Guideline

Importance of Thank You Notes

Etiquette for Cruise Ship Destination Weddings 

Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Etiquette 101: How-to Host an Adult Birthday Party That Will Please Your Guests

  Birthday Party Etiquette Hosting an adult birthday party can be tricky since many don't realize it isn't a gift-giving event.  If gifts are expected, the birthday baby could appear greedy.  Imagine an adult birthday party resembling a child's party focusing on gifts--very silly, indeed.  On the positive side, because gifts are not the focus, it opens up the possibility of hosting our own.  This is a plus for those of us who view our friends as the best birthday present.   Now we can have our cake and eat it too! To assist us with hosting a party that will be viewed as positive and polite, here's a bit of birthday party etiquette Q & A. Dear Polite One, I invited 30 people (15 couples) to a birthday party I'm hosting for a 45-year-old male.  I designed the invitations to look like a ticket stub, which includes a door prize stub.  My question is this: What are appropriate door prizes? What should be...
Post a Comment
Read more

Etiquette 101: Top Three Gum Chewing No-No’s

Smacking, Popping, Nauseating Behavior …Oh My! Gum chewing has been around for decades and for the most part, it’s inoffensive.   However, there are those times when gum chewing, especially smacking, is frowned upon.   Sometimes – strangely enough – it can even affect our future and how others view us.    Read on to learn how.   Not at a wedding! The wedding march begins as the bride walks the procession.   Ah, the lovely bride in her flowing gown smiling at her soon-to-be spouse.    All in the crowd stand as she floats down the aisle.   At once, her expression changes, she stops, as her guests’ heads turn toward alien sounds coming from the front row.    Smack, pop…yep, it’s the sounds of the ill-mannered gum chewer.    Unfortunately, this scene is playing out every day somewhere in our lovely US of A.    Why is this of importance?   The simple answer is that the gum chewer’s smacking and popping d...
Post a Comment
Read more

Top Three 80s Valentine’s Day Movies Both of You Will Enjoy

Skip the Typical Chick Flicks This V’Day  What are you planning for the most romantic day of the year?   Instead of going out for dinner and a movie, how about staying in?   Cook a romantic dinner and watch a movie for just you two.  During pandemic years, this is our best bet anyway!    For this evening, let’s consider three romantic movies of the ‘80s that both men and women might enjoy.  The Princess Bride  (1987) with Cary Elwes and Robin Wright   Lying in bed with a cold, the little boy’s grandfather begins telling a story.  After the first few sentences of the book, the little one sighs, “Ah no, is this going to be a kissing book?”    Intelligent and with perfect comedic timing, this story pokes fun at love stories and fairy tales, all the while unfolding an endearing love story.   It’s this back and forth between, love, action, and betrayal – wit...
Post a Comment
Read more