Hello everyone,
This is my first year in a house (former apartment dweller).
Do you give a "holiday" gift or tip to the post person or trash collector? If so, how much?
Thank you.
2007-12-16 15:20:27 · 9 answers · asked by debuneezmom 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I tell ya, we have is so easy in Australia! Long gone are the days when you used to have to put out a six-pack of beer for the garbos or else they'd "forget" to collect your post-Christmas rubbish. The posties? I don't think they ever got anything!
I guess you're in the USA where Christmas tipping is still very much the go because of low award wages. Just leave out a carton of of beer or a bottle of wine.
2007-12-16 23:08:21 · answer #1 · answered by Miss Sally Anne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You letter carrier is not allowed to accept gifts with a value of over $20. That's a federal law. I tend to give that amount and the same to the trash collector.
2007-12-17 01:08:49 · answer #2 · answered by freebird 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I leave a card with a $10.00 gift certificate to Tim Horton's (coffee shop) for the post person and a certificate to the local mall for the paper boy. Never thought of the garbage man; I don't think I've said two words to them in all the years I've lived here. We never see them.
2007-12-16 15:25:54 · answer #3 · answered by trixxi_fan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't tip the postal carrier - they are not supposed to accept tips. (but I will donate to their canned food drive. )
I tip my garbage collector - it is not a job I would like to do. I have worked it out with the company and just send in extra. I have asked the collectors and they say they do get a bonus at year end that comes from tips (more than just mine) - I tip one months bill.
2007-12-16 15:31:43 · answer #4 · answered by mj69catz 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I usually just give a Christmas card to show my appreciation. I have also noticed that my packages seem to be less damaged and my mail is now more organized with a rubberband holding it all together. I don't have a trash guy though. Rural residence...we burn our trash in barrels.
2007-12-16 16:51:01 · answer #5 · answered by Everyone's mom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't feel obligated unless you see them out there and talk to them on a regular basis. I've never seen our garbage collector, and I've only seen the mail carrier driving past after leaving mail in the box.
2007-12-16 15:34:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a gift certificate as a small token of appreciation.
2007-12-16 16:04:31 · answer #7 · answered by smittybo20 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a cutting-edge certificates or present card are continuously liked via human beings you artwork with, etc. they might %. regardless of they want. and that i accept as true with the different responder to this question-- with the cost of gas suitable now, everybody, male or lady might have fun with a gas card!
2016-11-03 13:00:39 · answer #8 · answered by pipe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No tips............not necessary. they're just doing their job.
2007-12-16 15:27:19 · answer #9 · answered by xjoizey 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋