2006-12-20 08:50:03 · 7 answers · asked by Katherine 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Under United States federal law it is considered bribery to tip government workers. However, they are permitted to receive gifts less than or equal to $20.00. It is a common practice to tip federal employees (such as one's mail carrier) $20.00 for the winter holiday; however it is not legal to do so. A non-monetary gift valued at $20 or less is appropriate. A potential tipper can donate money to a charity related to the government agency.
2006-12-20 10:44:45 · answer #1 · answered by terryoulboub 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the past,for Christmas, I've given anywhere between $20 and $50...depending on the number of large deliveries I have...over the last 2 years nothing because my "new" Mailman always delivers my mail to the wrong house...I've talked to him on numerous occasions and even reported him to the post master...but still everyday I have to go to my neighbors house to get my mail.
N E Way...I guess it boils down to the service he provides you. If it's bad NOTHING. If it's just OK...$15 or $20...if it's great up to $50
2006-12-20 09:04:16 · answer #2 · answered by Natural_Woman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people give about $10 to $20 to the postal worker.
2006-12-20 08:52:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't. The postal service discourages workers from accepting cash, so it is just best to give them a present or maybe a gift card. Cookies, a ten dollar gift card to the mall or a restuarant or Best Buy is nice. Or, if it is a woman, maybe a candle or something.
2006-12-21 01:49:18 · answer #4 · answered by Whiskey Tango Foxtrot 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We gave ours 20 bucks....got a nice card back. Nice lady.
2006-12-20 08:51:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have given a gift of peanuts a few times ...
2016-12-03 03:23:08 · answer #6 · answered by Tomalochk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No actually......are we suppose to?
2006-12-20 08:53:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋