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Old 12-05-2019, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
Regardless of who it is, I think soliciting for a tip is wrong, inappropriate, and in bad taste.
As I remember, our previous newspaper had an official Holiday card with the Carriers name and address where a tip could be mailed. Most of us never have met our Carrier who usually delivers the paper by 4:30 each and every morning. Without an official card, calling circulation is a good option too.

As a “paper boy”, I can remember hoping for a large “Christmas tip” as I made the monthly collection. Of course, business is different today.
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