Showing posts with label services. Show all posts
Showing posts with label services. Show all posts

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Holiday tipping

Not sure how much to tip people whose services you enjoy? The rule of thumb is to tip the value of a service.
  • Personal trainers get a session's worth in cash or gift. 
  • House cleaners get the cost of one service, though most people tip $35. 
  • Lawn people get $20-$50 each. 
  • Building staff get $25 to $50, with most people tipping $25.
  • Hairdressers get the value of a service, with most folks tipping $20.
  • Teachers get gifts with a value of around $20-$30 
  • Newspaper carriers typically get around $10-$30, with most folks tipping at $15
  • Mail carriers may not accept gift above $20 in value or get cash or cash equivalents, such as gift cards
  • Dog walkers get a week's pay. 
  • Babysitters of hellions should definitely get tips. A night's service. 

Source: USA Today and Consumer Reports.