If you’re running behind on your holiday tipping, no worries – anytime before New Year’s is fine.
HOLIDAY TIPPING GUIDE
Doorman: $10-$100
Superintendent: $50-$200 (less if you tip throughout the year)
Teacher: Gift certificates or personal gifts worth up to $100
Housekeeper: 1 week’s pay
Waxer/hairdresser/colorist/etc: 1 session’s pay
Personal trainer: 1 session’s pay
FedEx deliveryperson: Up to $75 in non-cash gifts allowed
Regular babysitter: 1-2 nights pay, plus small gift from child
Full-time nanny: 1 week’s pay, plus small gift from child
Dog groomer: 1/2 the cost of a session
Gardener: $20-$50
Assistant: Depends on tenure; non-cash gift or gift card is best
Mail carrier: Non-cash gifts of up to $20 (civil servants can’t receive cash)
Sources: Gifts.com; Findalink.net