1. Apartment Building Staff--Suggested Tip:
$20 to $100--Tipping
depends on you much you have used them during the year. Those who love in large
cities tend to spend more than suburbanites. Doormen and handymen should get
$50 to $100. Elevator operators should get in the range of $20 to $50.
2. Dog
walkers should be tipped one week's service and/or an inexpensive gift. If the
service is less regular, tip the equivalent of one visit.
3. Extracurricular Instructors--Suggested Tip:
Gift--
If you hire an extracurricular instructor, such as a private tutor, musical teacher,
sport coach, or dance instructor, it is important to put some creative thought
into their gifts. For example, for a dance instructor, search for their
favorite music or a coffee table book about dance. For a piano teacher, unique
gifts like bookmarks made from ivory piano keys speak a lot more than a cash
tip.
4. Landscaper/Gardener--Suggested Tip: Cost of
One Visit--
A landscaper should get the cost of one visit. If there is a team, consider
giving $10 to $20 each depending on the service and relationship.
5. Mail/Package Delivery--Suggested Tip:
Gift--
United States Post Office and Fedex workers are not allowed to accept cash. Consider a
small gift, gift card, or home-baked treat worth less than $20.
6. Nurses/Private Caregiver--Suggested Tip:
Gift or One Week's Pay-
-Some private home nurses might not be able to accept cash. If they are allowed, give
one week's pay. For those who can't accept cash, give a gift or a gift card
worth as much as $50. In a group setting, you might also consider a gift that
everyone can share and doesn't favor only one attendant.
7. Personal Trainer--Suggested Tip: Cost of
One Session-
-If you have worked with a personal trainer for at least six months, the tip can range
from one session to one week of service.
8. Teacher--Suggested Tip: Gift/Gift Cards--Check with your child's school to see if they have a gift-giving policy. Experts say to skip monetary gifts. It may look like
you're bribing the teacher.
