The holiday season is a wonderful time of year to express your gratitude for those who have helped you in some way throughout the year. Even while celebrating with friends and family, showing appreciation for those who have served us and others is critical. This appreciation can take different forms, including holiday tipping. Here are some tips to ensure those we appreciate are fully acknowledged this holiday season.
The expression of gratitude during the holiday season is not only a tradition but also an important part of our lives, both for those who are served and for those who serve others. When we show our appreciation to those who serve us on a regular basis, it is a reminder of how fortunate we are to be able to receive assistance and see the joy it brings to them. Plus, it helps to inspire and motivate those who are grateful for our gratitude. Therefore, it is important to know how to appropriately show appreciation by holiday tipping.
Showing appreciation to the individuals who help keep our homes looking their best is essential. When it comes to the housekeeper or maid, a holiday tip should be given at the end of the year in cash. It can be as simple as a box of chocolates or a card with a heartfelt appreciation message, alongside a cash tip. It’s best to give a tip that equals up to one day’s pay. If that isn’t in your budget this year, it’s always acceptable to give one of your own homemade gifts such as a beautiful potted plant, a fragrant candle, or a festive flower arrangement.
Grocery delivery services have become increasingly popular during the pandemic, so it’s understandable that the drivers who are responsible for bringing us our groceries should receive a generous tip. If you are using one of the apps such as Instacart or Shipt, you have the option of tipping directly through the app; many delivery services will already have a recommended amount that you can add on as a tip. If you are using a grocer that delivers groceries themselves, with a real person physically delivering it to your doorstep, opting for cash is a slightly safer option. A tip of 10–20% is acceptable.
If you’ve been blessed with a furry four-legged friend that needs to stretch their legs each day, it’s even more important to show your appreciation for the individuals who are taking care of them whether it is a family member or a professional. Tipping your dog walker at the end of the year in cash or a gift card, depending upon the service, is an excellent way to show you care. A minimum of 1 visit’s payment and a maximum of 5 visits’ payment is a good range to aim for.
Including both traditional beauty services such as hair styling and nail technicians, as well as more unique services like lash technicians and massage providers, makes it easy to remember those who are taking care of our physical appearance. A tip of up to 20% is a good benchmark to stick to. You can give a cash or gift card tip, or even buy a gift card to their offices for them to treat themselves or offer discounts to their loyal customers.
As a special recognition for those who watch after and care for our children, a generous gift or tip is common. If the provider is an individual, a cash tip of up to one week’s pay or a thoughtful homemade gift is ideal. If the provider is a company, usually a gift card is best.
App-based delivery and ride services are a great way to show appreciation for those who make getting around simpler and quicker. Tip your delivery and ride service workers through the app with a flat amount or a percentage of the fare. If you use a ride sharing service often, owing the driver a gratuity at the end of the year or gifting them with a festive treat is a great way to show your gratitude.
If you have used someone to maintain your yard throughout the year, gifting a bonus at the end of the season is appropriate. Keep in mind the scope of work for the month. A tip of up to two weeks’ payment is usually seen as generous. If the landscaper is a company, a cash tip or a gift card would be just as appreciated.
These are just a few of the ways that we can show our appreciation for those who render services to us during the holidays. Holiday tipping is an incredibly important way of expressing our gratitude and appreciation for those who make our lives so much easier and comfortable.
Showing appreciation for those who render services to us, especially around the holidays, is essential. Extending a kind gesture to housekeepers, grocery delivery services, dog walkers, beauty services, childcare providers, delivery and ride services, and landscaping and lawn services will not only bring joy and appreciation to these individuals, but it will also ease the burden of the holiday season. While holiday tipping requires a bit of thought and money, it not only reflects our generosity, but also our respect for those who perform services for us. Showing appreciation is valuable and something that both parties can appreciate.
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