2006-12-02 03:36:13 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
Here is what I found on the internet:
CHILD CARE
Babysitter 1 evening's pay + small gift from child
Au pair 1 week's pay or a gift + small gift from child
Nanny 1 week's to 1 month's pay + small gift from child
Daycare providers $20-$70/each + small gift from child
Child's teacher Gift (but check school's policy to see if it's allowed)
Coaches, tutors, music teachers,
ballet instructors, etc: A small gift from the child
HOME/CAR CARE
Housekeeper 1 week's pay or more (depending on length of service)
Trash collectors $15-$20 each
Parking attendants $10-$35 each or up to half a month's parking bill for the group if they regularly provide extra service
Gardener $20-$50. If the gardener's last job before spring is a fall clean up, it's best to tip in the fall
APARTMENT SERVICE
Doormen $25-$100 each (those who provide the most service for you should get more than those whom you barely see)
Superintendent/custodian $50-$300 (tip more if there's no doorman and the service has been particularly attentive, but tip less if you tip throughout the year)
Porters/handymen $10-$50 each
Elevator operators $15-$40 each
PERSONAL CARE
Hairdresser Cost of 1 cut (or $20-$100) if you go frequently + small gift
Manicurist Cost of 1 session (or $10-$50) + small gift
Personal trainer $25 up to 1 week's pay (or cost of 1 session)
Massage therapist $50-$100 or cost of 1 session
PET CARE
Dog groomer Small gift + 1/4 to 1/2 the cost of 1 session
Dog walker/regular dog sitter Cost of 1-2 week's pay (as with a nanny, a small gift is optional)
DELIVERY SERVICES
U.S. mail carrier Gifts under $20*
UPS Company policy discourages drivers from accepting tips, but they can accept something of nominal value. Tipping guides offer $15 as a guideline, but the amount and choice of gift are up to you.
FedEx Company policy does not permit cash tips, but a gift worth up to $25 is okay.
Paper carrier $15-$25 for daily delivery ($5-$15 for weekend delivery)
*Civil servants are not allowed to receive cash tips. But if you wish to recognize your mail carrier, the U.S. Postal Service asks that your gratuity not exceed $20 in cash value.
2006-12-02 03:40:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
My wife works for UPS and I used to. It is not not likely to have to tip your delivery driver. Some of the customers do but they are the ones who get packages almost every day and they basically know everything about there driver nad have formed a close bond with them. The drivers are'nt supposed to except tips from customers but there are a few that will from every day customers. And that is because a UPS driver will go out of his/her way to make sure there every day customer gets there packages before some one that orders lets say once a year. The tip is just a thank you for the driver going out of his/her way to make sure they get there packages on time and undamaged.
2006-12-02 11:52:45 · answer #2 · answered by xxmack675hpxx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be nice, but you don't have to. I sometimes give them a bag of homemade cookies. I usually try to keep a good supply of homemade cookies around during the holidays and give them to the people who service us throughout the entire year. I also tip my mail carrier. Since I live in the country, I have a huge mail box and I always leave a small token of appreciation in my box for her. Sometimes, it's a small gift certificate to one of our local eateries or even a bag of my homemade cookies!
2006-12-03 00:06:20 · answer #3 · answered by country girl 006 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to put it is that if you know the person well and if he/she is kind to you and your family why not get a small gift that means a lot but doesnt cost a lot. Hope you have a great holiday!
2006-12-02 12:01:55 · answer #4 · answered by elmoso_is_mine 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nice complete answer on the etiquette thing!
I think it really depends on how often you get things from the UPS man/woman. If you are seeing them enough that you know you'd see them before the holidays, it seems appropriate to me.
2006-12-02 11:44:53 · answer #5 · answered by btpage0630 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
gave the UPS driver a personal calender and pocket planner. inexpensive but useful along with a gift certificate for a meal. did the same with postal employee.
2006-12-02 12:59:05 · answer #6 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just give my UPS driver a Jello-Shot, and send him on his way to the next Holiday Drink.
2006-12-02 11:45:11 · answer #7 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The ONLY person you should tip is a waiter/waitress. And that's only because they handle your food.
The UPS guy is performing his job duties and is doing something for the sender, not you, the recipient.
2006-12-02 11:43:50 · answer #8 · answered by know_it_all_NOT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on you and what you want to do ..
2006-12-02 11:52:06 · answer #9 · answered by southernn_sky_2020 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No
2006-12-02 11:45:07 · answer #10 · answered by SHEILA N 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋