When it comes to Christmas tipping, it can often be hard to know what is expected and when is the right time to give your tip. This can be especially stressful when you are dealing with a number of service providers or have a limited budget.
Our insider's guide presents a step-by-step approach to ensuring no one is forgotten this holiday season! Learn the who, what, when and how of giving bonus gifts for all your service providers so you can get ahead of the holiday tipping game and make sure this Christmas is truly merry. Get ready to make this Christmas one of the most special ones yet!
The people who handle your mail are an often underrated, yet important part of the holiday tipping process. During the holiday season, your mail carrier, newspaper delivery person or any other mailing personnel are usually quite busy. A couple of weeks before Christmas, it’s a good idea to make sure you give them a small tip or gift. A generous tip of around $20 is usually appreciated. You could show your appreciation for their extra efforts by giving them a movie voucher or movie tickets.
If you need to get those presents delivered quickly, the holiday season is the best time to do so. Any courier or delivery company you use this Christmas should also get a tip. After all, they’re the ones going the extra mile in delivering all your gifts in the nick of time. A generous tip of $10-$20 is usually enough to show your appreciation. You could also treat them with a gift card for their favorite store or restaurant.
Whether you need your garden trimmed or your lawn mowed, make sure you tip your lawn care specialist this Christmas! It’s likely they will be taking care of your property for longer periods of time during the holiday season. A generous tip of $20- $50 depending on the amount of work they have done is usually appreciated. If you really want to show your appreciation, you could give them a thoughtful gift like a bottle of wine or a gift card.
If you are using a housekeeping service, you should show your appreciation for all the extra tasks they will have to do during the holiday season. A generous tip of around $50-$100 depending on the services rendered is usually enough. You can also make their Christmas special by giving them a spa day or a dinner at their favorite restaurant.
For cooks or caterers, a tip of at least 15% of the total cost is usually sufficient. Make sure you tip the cooks or caterers before your meal; you can even offer them a Christmas bonus in addition to the agreed fee. To make their Christmas really special, you could also give them a nice gift such as a cookbook, a cooking apron or a nice set of knives.
If you’re using a babysitter, it is customary to give them a tip at the end of the day, plus a small gift. A tip of around $20-$30 is usually enough to show your appreciation. You can also give them an extra holiday bonus of a gift card for a store they like. This will show your appreciation for all the hard work they do during the holidays as it can often be hectic and stressful.
It’s important to thank your home maintenance professionals during the holiday season. Give your plumber, electrician, or handy man a token of appreciation such as a gift card or a bonus of at least $50. You could also give them the gift of time off. Invite them to take a weekend off during the holiday season as a reward for all the hard work they have done throughout the year.
If your pet care provider has been looking after your pets regularly, make sure you thank them for their hard work and dedication by giving them a generous tip and a small gift. A Christmas bonus of at least $20- $30 is usually enough. You can also give them something special such as a pet-related book or treat them to a nice dinner.
Taxi drivers often go the extra mile, so make sure you give them a tip this Christmas. A good tip of around 15-20% of the fare is usually what is expected. If you need to hire taxi drivers frequently during the holiday season, it’s a good idea to give them a generous bonus in addition to the tip.
For your hairdresser, beauty therapist or massage therapist, you should make sure to tip them about 15-20% of the total cost. Your hairdresser and beauty therapist also deserve a thoughtful gift. A nice bottle of shampoo or conditioner as well as some beauty products like lotion or face wash are usually appreciated.
Overall, it's important to remember the people who help make your holiday season easier and more enjoyable. Whether it is the people who handle your mail, a delivery service, a lawn care specialist, a housekeeper, a cook or caterer, a babysitter, a home maintenance professional, a pet care provider, or a taxi driver, it is important to show your appreciation for the extra effort during the holidays. Though giving a tip is an important gesture of appreciation, the size of the tip should be determined by the services and attitude of the different personnel. A small gift or a gift card is also a nice way to make their Christmas a bit brighter.
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