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I think anything a person can spare for those people in their lives that are on the list is a good tip. The only people on the list that are in my life are mail carrier, package deliverer and trash collector. There's a variety of people who deliver packages so I can't pick out a regular. Trash collectors arrive in the wee hours and even in daylight, trying to leave something on top of the bin would get tossed into the trash. The mail carrier at my new place is a woman definitely 55+ and I thought I would give her a card with $20. But the link says no money of any source! I did not know that!
I've given nice tips to the people doing repair/renovation in my home and I always leave more than 15% for a meal even if it's take-out. Otherwise, my tipping is random kindness as I encounter those in need.
I know several people who rebel at tipping people who do services for them every week....for example the trash collector. Yet, these same people who set their trash out weekly and even throw out extra trash and leave big items the trash man must lift by himself, will leave a huge tip at the table for the waitress when they go out to eat.
I really don't understand how they can leave a big tip for a restaurant server who they will most likely never see again, but the trash man, yard man, etc does service through rain, snow, heat, etc. and no tip is left. I personally know a couple of trash men and I know they don't make tons of money even though some seem to think they do. I personally think the trash man is my most important service person! And mine does take big items if I need him too....and does it gladly! And I tip him well too and even more than once a year.
I'm retired and most of the people I deal with are working people that get paid well to do what they do. That includes the mailman, paper person, trash people, landscapers etal. Why tip someone whose doing their job that they're already being paid to do. Let their company reward them with a bonus if so desired. I only tip for a service above what is normally expected, usually that would be for an unusual request or for something extra not in the norm.
Service people like waitstaff I tip since tips are part of their paltry wages.
To me tipping has gotten out of hand, too many people wanting a handout.
^^^ I agree with nitram. I am Santa to a number of people but not just everyone who provides some type of service for me who I already PAID to do the job. I'm not a Santa handing out money to just everyone. I will be generous to those in need - that's a different story.
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^^^ I agree with nitram. I am Santa to a number of people but not just everyone who provides some type of service for me who I already PAID to do the job. I'm not a Santa handing out money to just everyone. I will be generous to those in need - that's a different story.
I really don't believe in tipping people for a job they were hired for and paid to do just for a holiday. I will give someone extra money or a bonus at the time of service if they have gone above and beyond the norm. They should be rewarded when they do a good or better than normal job It shouldn't be expected just because it is Christmas
I think too many people are guilted and pressured into tipping around the holidays. Many people cannot afford this and it causes a lot of stress for people.
I think I should thank.. everyone on City Data.. I think..
I express my thanks in many ways, one of them is by helping the needy in various ways, which is what Jesus told us to do.
Thank You and Merry Christmas...
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It shouldn't be expected just because it is Christmas
