Christmas tipping etiquette
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Hmm...
Any thoughts on whether / how / how much to tip bin men (trash collectors, garbage guys) - you know the blokes with the trucks who collect the rubbish?
Any thoughts on whether / how / how much to tip bin men (trash collectors, garbage guys) - you know the blokes with the trucks who collect the rubbish?
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Everyone out here has at least 160 acres so no need of a trash service. It probably looks bad from outer space but you don't see anything from the road.
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I tip my hairdresser $150, My super $100. I give my mail carrier a $50 Amex giftcard.
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As per I came to this thread late. I am now worried because I have a hairdresser's appointment tomorrow and never gave it a thought about tipping her extra just 'cause it is Christmas. So now I have something else to sodding worry about. As for our mail lady
Bugger, bugger, bugger, why did I read this thread? Y'know Yorkshire folk are really Scots with the generosity removed![Smile](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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crap crap crap/ just spend $100 this weekend already on gifts for the eldest kids teacher and bus driver, the other kids 3 preschool teachers.
had not even thought about bin men, mailman, Sunday paper boy or hairdresser.
How do you tip the bin men? they come while i am at work?
and the postie - do you leave it in the mailbox and hope she pays attention to whats in there?
and how much should we tip the paperboy (sunday paper only)?
and my hairdresser - is a lady who has a set up in her basement in her home in my road. shes already done my hair a few weeks ago so i guess ill have to go buy something and drop it off.
lordy - its all so complicated and now i worry im slighting someone unintentionally
had not even thought about bin men, mailman, Sunday paper boy or hairdresser.
How do you tip the bin men? they come while i am at work?
and the postie - do you leave it in the mailbox and hope she pays attention to whats in there?
and how much should we tip the paperboy (sunday paper only)?
and my hairdresser - is a lady who has a set up in her basement in her home in my road. shes already done my hair a few weeks ago so i guess ill have to go buy something and drop it off.
lordy - its all so complicated and now i worry im slighting someone unintentionally
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Mail man...$20.
Garbage collectors...$20. If we put out bulk garbage we usually give them $20 at the time throughout the year.
Recycling...$20.
Hairdresser...I've used the same lady for several years...I usually double my bill at Christmas.
Garbage collectors...$20. If we put out bulk garbage we usually give them $20 at the time throughout the year.
Recycling...$20.
Hairdresser...I've used the same lady for several years...I usually double my bill at Christmas.
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Gave my hairdresser her usual 20% tip today plus $20 gift card. She hugged me which was nice!
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