Tipping

Here are some things to consider doing. Some items may not be applicable to you.

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Many workers rely heavily on tips for their income (they view tips the way most workers view their salary)

If you receive at least satisfactory service:

• Tip the following people:
  • Bell hops (approx. $1 to $1.50 per bag)
  • Car washers
  • Concierge (approx. $2 for dinner reservations, more if they were hard to get)
  • Door person (approx. $1 to $1.50 per bag)
  • Hair stylists (approx. 10%)
  • Postal carrier (during holidays)
  • Newspaper delivery (periodically during the year and during the holidays)
  • Pizza delivery person – approx. $2

If you’re not sure whether to tip or how much:

• Ask the person providing the service if customers usually tip and how much

During the holidays (e.g., Christmas):

• Tip babysitters one nights pay
• Tip nannies/housekeepers one week’s pay
• Tip the building superintendent $25-300
• Tip the doorman at least $25
• Tip your postal carrier $5-20
• Tip newspaper carriers $5-25
• Tip your hairdresser $25-100

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