The Skinny on Holiday Tipping

by | Nov 14, 2010 | 1 comment

12 Tips For Holiday Tipping

Here are some basic guidelines to help navigate the confusing world of tipping, gift giving and showing gratitude throughout the holiday season.

Patricia Rossi | Holiday Tipping Guidelines

WHO: The people who grace our lives with their talents            
WHEN: Holiday Tipping Between Nov. 25th –Dec. 25th.  (The earlier the better!)
WHAT: Money,  gifts or sometimes both
WHY: To show appreciation to those that have made our lives easier.
HOW: If possible give the gift in person. If you are giving money never give it in the raw form like your greasing the palm of a Mafia Don. Enclose it in a card with a hand written note of appreciation.

12 TIPS FOR HOLIDAY TIPPING

The following dozen people add tiny slices of luxury to our everyday lives and these are soft guidelines to honor them at the end of the year.

1.  Letter carrier/Package courier:   $20 gift card
2.  Hair Dresser: Double tip or Full cost of session
3. Manicurist:  $15 to $20  ( or $25 if they work on your scary toes.)
4.  Housekeeper:  Full dollar amount of one cleaning.
5.  Hotel Bellman & Skycap :  $2 for the first bag  and a $1 for each additional bag.
6.  Teenage Babysitter :Small gift from child or $15 iTunes gift card
7.  Newspaper  Delivery  Person:  $10 to $15
8.  Trainer, Massage Therapist & Yoga instructor: Amount of one full session
9.  Trash Collector:  $10 to $15 per person
10. Pet Groomer:  Ranges from double tip or amount of full session
11. Valet:   $2 to $5 on return of your vehicle
12. Teachers- One of Your KIDNEYS! Even if you already gave one to your hair dresser!

Who are we missing? 

If you have anyone else you would like to show your appreciation to during the holiday season and would like some help deciding on the guidelines for their tip, please feel free to leave a comment and I'll be sure to offer some advice!


Happy Holidays!

PATRICIA ROSSI is the Nationally Syndicated Manners Correspondent for NBC’s “Daytime” where she hosts the popular Manners Minute segments. Patricia is a renowned etiquette consultant and author of  “Everyday Etiquette Made Easy”. Visit PatriciaRossi.com to order your book, browse manners clips and find her event appearances and workshops in the Tampa Bay area. 727-457-0070

 

1 Comment

  1. Candace on December 1, 2010 at 6:14 pm

    Thanks for the tips.  One question, in addition to my hair stylist (he doesn't like dresser :0), there is the shampoo person and the sometimes the person who blow dries my hair.  Do the same rules apply?