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I am buying a new AC for my studio apt tomorrow. if the super can't put the AC in the window this weekend i was thinking of asking my neighbor who i have seen putting his AC in his window and taking it out(so at least i know he can do it). what would be a good tip to give him if he agrees to do it?
ive given the super $20-$25 for the AC(to both remove and put in) since ive often tipped him for other things he's done as well
what would be a good tip for the neighbor? i might give him more since this would be a one time thing
I am buying a new AC for my studio apt tomorrow. if the super can't put the AC in the window this weekend i was thinking of asking my neighbor who i have seen putting his AC in his window and taking it out(so at least i know he can do it). what would be a good tip to give him if he agrees to do it?
ive given the super $20-$25 for the AC(to both remove and put in) since ive often tipped him for other things he's done as well
what would be a good tip for the neighbor? i might give him more since this would be a one time thing
Well, it's kind of awkward to tip your neighbor for something like this, unless he is a handyman
or you think he is broke or really needed the few extra dollar. Maybe is better to just buy him a
box of chocolate or a cake to thank him afterward?
I wouldn't tip him because as the other poster pointed out, it's kind of awkward. I would just thank him afterward and maybe stop by the next day and give him a gift card from Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts and say, "I just wanted you to know I really appreciated you giving me a hand with the a/c!"
Definitely a gift card situation, I agree, or if you know that he likes to drink a certain wine, likes S&S Cheesecake, or something like that, I'd stop by a thank you as opposed to cash.
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~William Shakespeare (As You Like It Act II, Scene VII)
Sometimes neighbors might want to give you a hand helping you out with
something, but they might not like to have coffee or a meal with you.
Don't create more awkward moments with your neighbor, buy some small gift
to thank your neighbor afterward or direct approach like Hanna saids is better.
I'm with Henna. Since the man is not your employee, nor does he do this for a living, consider this a service you want from someone who can provide it. In this society these services typically cost a fee.
So ask him what he wants to install your air conditioner...he may quote a price, offer to do it for free, or just say NO (because there are liability issues that could become involved.)
But NO, you do not TIP a neighbor...it's demeaning.
P.S. The City is cracking down on window units that are not properly supported with brackets so the SUPER is the way to go because it tranfers liability to the landlord/co-op.
If it's a through-the-wall-unit then there is no problem.
Why would you pay the cost of an air conditioning unit? If the repair person for you place cannot fix the current one I would be sure that they replaced the unit with a new one that works.
the dripping water created a mess(it was inside the AC too) and i decided and new one would just be better, after 7 years with the old one. i got the same brand and roughly the same type. i took it home this AM and it's here
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