What Should You Tip For the Holidays?
Are you planning to hand out holiday tips this year?
If so, you're in the majority. According to a survey of more than 1,400 adults by Care.com, about 70% of Americans say they plan to make sure others know they’re grateful for service during the past year.
The main reasons non-tippers give are that they can’t afford to tip (41%) or believe holiday tips aren’t necessary (34%).
So how much is an appropriate amount? Here's a selection of suggestions from Marketwatch.com:
Hairstylist: $50 or $100 or a gift
Barber: Up to the cost of a haircut or a gift
Teacher: Gift card or gift certificate for up to $25, or pitch in with some of the other parents and buy a more expensive gift certificate
Day care provider: $20 to $70 each, plus a small gift from your child
Babysitter: An evening’s pay, plus a gift from your child
Massage therapist: Up to the cost of one session or a gift
Mail carrier: Small gift or gift card up to $20
Newspaper carrier: $10 to $30
Are you planning to tip any or all of your service providers this month?