What is a reasonable amount to give to my doormen and super during the holidays?
2006-12-13 23:53:02 · 11 answers · asked by klastitot 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Nothing, he does get a regular wage.
2006-12-13 23:57:44 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm no longer from NYC yet I did stay in la. for sure, in the event that they're all acquaintances you ought to probable attempt to tip each of an analogous. because of the fact it incredibly is the vacations you ought to improve it slightly a say happy holidays (bear in suggestions trip) in the event that they're the type like the waitress from hell whom you look ahead to a million hour previously being served i does no longer even hardship raising the quantity. If it incredibly is the type nevertheless that's very friendly, will help, and incredibly does greater then his job demands, pass out slightly for him. in the experience that your giving him $5 now provide him $10. Then I wager you, he will provide you two times as good provider!
2016-10-05 07:25:04 · answer #2 · answered by haslinger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in Paris and also have the equivalent of a doorman. I usually give them around $75 and a bottle of champagne. I imagine the custom in New York is similar to here.
2006-12-14 00:27:34 · answer #3 · answered by parisian_flirt 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i do not have a doorman, but I have someone that runs the office (and signs for packages) and a super. I give them each $100. You never know when you will need their help, besides, they are nice people and I give what I can afford.
2006-12-17 12:54:34 · answer #4 · answered by NYC_Since_the_90s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they get a tip from all the tenants, giving them a small amount each will come up to alot. Give them $5-10 each.
2006-12-14 19:09:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
and questions like this are exactly why I'm glad I don't live in a large city like NYC!!!!!!
I can open my own door and do not need someone doing unnecessary acts just so I will tip them.
2006-12-14 02:52:49 · answer #6 · answered by momwithabat 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
wrong! Clearly BM lives not in nyc. Give him $50 and a small gift... fruit basket, pannetone, smoked salmon..... $5 is a slap in the face and will only earn you his scorn.
2006-12-14 00:01:41 · answer #7 · answered by heather j 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Five bucks - it's a good tip and it keeps them happy. You never have to worry about opening the door ever again.
2006-12-14 00:00:25 · answer #8 · answered by TexasLSUTiger 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
according to u
2006-12-14 00:36:13 · answer #9 · answered by george p 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing, you don't ask him to open that door you're perfectly capable of opening!
2006-12-14 01:41:28 · answer #10 · answered by GLSigma3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋