Holiday Tipping Guide

Dec 1st, 2010

It's December now, which means anyone who provides any kind of service is going to have their hand out for an extra end-of-the-year tip.  Here's a guide on how much to tip each of them.

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. 

*Parking attendant.  $10 to $35.

*Gardener.  $20 to $50.

*Snow plow guy.  $20 to $50.

Apartment:

*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 Carrier.  A gift under $25.

*Paper carrier.  $15 to $25 for daily delivery, $5 to $15 for weekend delivery.

(CNN/Money)