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Tipping
For The Holidays - Who To Gift and How Much?
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by:
Daniel Karpelman
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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.
But how do you 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 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.
About the author:
An avid gift giver, Daniel edits gifting advice for http://www.GiftCertificates.com/,the
premiere website for gift certificates to hundreds of merchants
including the most popular stores, airlines, hotels, theaters,
restaurants, online services, and more.
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