I'm moving out of my apt. right before the holidays, do I still tip the staff, and/or the staff at new bldg?

Answer 1

I'd give something to the old staff, as a going-away gift (you never know where or when people show up again) and make certain to tip at the new building.

Answer 2

Why not combine/replace the tip with a Christmas present? It would be a nice farewell to the staff at your old place, and a nice greeting to the new staff. If you can only afford one, however, I think it would be more important to make a good impression on the new staff.

Remember, tipping is about being gracious, not how little you can get away with.

Answer 3

I'd say you'd get off on the right foot with tips to the staff in the building to which you are moving.

Answer 4

Tip the staff? Is that normal? I moved out of my apartment and never tipped the staff?! Why would you tip them, they make good money and got money off of you when you moved in?!

Answer 5

What is it with this tipping?! these people are not servers in a restaurant or pizza delivery guys. There is no reason why you should feel like you need to tip them. I wouldn't. HELL NO. keep those extra dollars in your pocket. Save it for a server at the next restaurant you dine in, believe me, they need it more than the staff at your apartment.

Answer 6

If you're moving out a month before Dec. 25, then you are not obligated to tip. I feel that you should tip the workers at the new building, though. It's common courtesy.

Answer 7

I'd say yes, simply because you want to get off to a good start with these people.

Answer 8

% to both, more to the old place, thanking them for the year of service, and % to the new place, hoping for a good year of service.

Answer 9

I would give them a couple dollars in their hand and say....."Happy Holidays".