Here are gift and tipping suggestions for a sampling of service providers from the Emily Post Institute. For a more suggestions, go to Post’s Web site: emilypost.com.
Baby-sitter: One evening’s pay, plus a small gift from your child.
Day-care providers: $25 to $70 each, plus a small gift from your child. If there are only one or two providers, consider the higher range.
Nanny: One week to one month’s salary, based on tenure and customs in your area, plus a small gift from your child.
Child’s teacher: Check your school’s policy first. Give a gift, not cash. Possibilities: gift certificate for coffee shop, bookstore or restaurant; book, picture frame, fruit basket or gourmet food item; or a joint gift with other parents and their children.
Personal caregiver: One week’s salary, plus a small gift.
Housekeeper/cleaner: One day’s pay.
Barber: Cost of one haircut and/or gift.
Beauty salon staff: $10 to $60 each, giving most to those who give most to you, and/or a gift.
Building superintendent: $25 to $100.
Doorman: $10 to $80.
Mail carriers: U.S. government regulations permit carriers to accept gifts worth up to $20 each, not cash.
Newspaper deliverer: $10 to $30.
Dog walker: One week’s pay and/or a gift.
Personal fitness trainer: Cost of one session.
Massage therapist: One session’s fee and/or gift.
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