It's December now, which means anyone who provides any kind of service deserves a tip, right? As you will see, IT ALL ADDS UP!! This is from the folks @ CNN/MONEY.
Child Care:
--Babysitter. One night's pay, plus a small gift from the child.
--Nanny. One week to one month's pay, plus a small gift from the child.
--Daycare provider. $20 to $70 each, plus a small gift from the child.
--Child's teacher. A gift.
--Coaches, tutors, music teachers, and dance teachers. A small gift from the child.
Home and Car Care:
--Housekeeper. One week's pay or more, depending on how long they've been with you.
--Garbageman. $15 to $20 each. (--Does anybody really do this one anymore?)
--Parking attendant. $10 to $35.
--Gardener. $20 to $50.
--Snow plow guy. $20 to $50.
Apartment:
--Doormen. $25 to $100 each.
--Superintendent/custodian. $50 to $300.
--Porter/handymen. $10 to $50 each.
Personal Care:
--Hairdresser. $20 to $100, plus a small gift.
--Manicurist. $10 to $50, plus a small gift.
--Personal trainer. $25 or the cost of one session.
Pet Care:
--Dog groomer. Small gift.
--Dog walker or pet sitter. Cost of one to two weeks' pay.
Delivery Services:
--Mailman. They can't accept cash gifts, so a gift under $20.
--UPS or FedEx guy. A gift under $25.
--Paper carrier. $15 to $25 for daily delivery, $5 to $15 for weekend delivery.
