The holidays are the time of year to share your love and
appreciation to the most important people in your life. For
many, that includes those people who provide support and
services throughout the year. From your favorite babysitter,
housekeeper or the hair stylist who always gets your cut just
the way you like it, a tip - enclosed in an envelope with a
handwritten note - is sure to be appreciated.
How do I know how much to tip?
Holiday tips will vary according to your means, the city in
which you live and the type of relationship that you have with
the person being tipped. That being said, here are some general
guidelines for a few of the outstanding individuals who might be
on your list:
* Newspaper person: $15-$25 for daily, $5-$15 for weekend
* Doorman: $25-$100
* Building Custodian: $20-$30
* Building Handyperson: $20-$30 each
* Building Superintendent: $30-$100 depending on building
* Housekeeper: A week's pay or more
* Babysitter: Two nights pay, or a small gift
* Hair stylist: The cost of a session, plus a small gift
* Personal Trainer: $50
* Parking Attendants: A half-month's garage rate divided among
attendants; or $10-$20 per person
If giving cash doesn't feel quite right, is too formal, or
policy prohibits it, why not give a small gift? Of course, the
challenge of finding a gift for someone you might just know
professionally or see only occasionally is you might not know
what one item they would appreciate most.
Gift certificates are a versatile and personal way to show your
thanks. And while the USPS does have a policy against monetary
gifts to postal carriers, nobody said that you can't put a gift
certificate in the mailbox. But how do you decide from which
store to buy their certificate?
Imagine giving a gift certificate where your recipient can
choose the store! GiftCertificates.com offers a
SuperCertificate® that lets the person receiving your gift pick
from over 200 top stores, restaurants, spas, jewelers and more.
It's the gift that's always appreciated because it also gives
the gift of choice.
Other people who might enjoy a SuperCertificate® include:
* Teachers
* School Crossing Guard
* Mail carrier (USPS Policy: "Cash equivalent can't exceed $20")
* Co-workers
* Your Administrative Assistant
By giving the gift of choice, you can make the holidays shine
bright for someone special with your goodwill. Those who work so
hard all year to make you smile are sure to appreciate and
remember your generosity.
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