[CWGUY]

Those of us that want to tip..... find a way! Those that don't..... find an excuse!

[justjim]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

Postal workers in TV are independent contractors, not gov't employees--just like rural mail deliverers

Good point. Low pay I hear and few if any benefits. I have always tipped them.

[perrjojo]

Originally Posted by CWGUY

Those of us that want to tip..... find a way! Those that don't..... find an excuse!

I guess I am one of the latter. These people all get paid a salary that they agreed to when accepting employment. Some go above and beyond for me an those are the people I will tip, otherwise I feel they are getting paid to do job.

[Velvet]

People who provide personal service should always be tipped (according to their service). Not sure about garbage collectors, some people, like teachers, for example, would be surprised if you tried to tip them.

[npwalters]

Originally Posted by Velvet

People who provide personal service should always be tipped (according to their service). Not sure about garbage collectors, some people, like teachers, for example, would be surprised if you tried to tip them.

to each their own. I don't tip my barber. I don't tip for a lot of personnel service. If the job description includes expected tips as a part of the pay (food server for instance) I do. otherwise I figure their employer is paying them a fair wage.

I do try to tip those that have gone out of their way to assist me somehow.

[Velvet]

Greasing the wheel....

[EdFNJ]

Here, this should keep you all busy and save your typing fingers

Yuletide Gratuities or Tipping

Gratuities for Sanitation Folk

Tipping the Mail Carrier

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by justjim

Good point. Low pay I hear and few if any benefits. I have always tipped them.

I understand that independent contractors delivering mail for the USPS make about $21 per hour. They do get benefits and time off, but I don't know what that includes.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by EdFNJ

Here, this should keep you all busy and save your typing fingers

Yuletide Gratuities or Tipping

Gratuities for Sanitation Folk

Tipping the Mail Carrier

or refer to post #5................it says it all.

[Nucky]

How about the sometimes forgotten scheduler at the Doctors Office and the Doctors Assistant and The Moderators, Ooops that slipped out! Spin Away! It's a Yoke!!!!!

Give your normal gratuities and then Rock Somebodies world who doesn't see it coming who has kids or you know is in a challenging situation and consider our collective good fortune.

C.L.T.W. = Cut Loose Tight Wad. SPEND. LET IT FLY!

If your finances are tight and you are just trying to figure it out then come up with a bottom-line number, divide it into the amounts you want to give each person then short yourself something you really want and give it to someone in need. It's good for your Soul! Blues Brothers: Soul Man - SNL - YouTube

[Topspinmo]

I use to work in grocery store in high school for 60 cents hour in the mid 60s. All the rich old ___ I packed their groceries out for and even delivered once we wouldn’t even tip dime. The lady that live not to far from me and knew my grandmother always tried to tip me. I told her I get hourly wage and no tips are necessary. I once tipped pool hustler for the wonder lesson I got above the bet. So, IMO you have to earn tip for exceptional service. But, that’s me, I alway valued dollar cause I had to work hard to get them.

[billethkid]

There must be a different requirement for "tipping" at Christmas than the rest of the year.

Most of us conduct our daily lives with many others providing us services of one kind or another. For the exceptional/memorable/above the usual service or satisfaction, et al, we are inspired to reward such "distinguishing" effort.

At year end it must be the Christmas spirit that drives it.....not the usual measure for tipping the rest of the year.

Another to each their own....no right or wrong!!!

[600th Photo Sq]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

Postal workers in TV are independent contractors, not gov't employees--just like rural mail deliverers

100% Correct...We take care of the " Mail Room " employees @ Xmas.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by jcvdd1

Greetings -
Now that the holiday season is approaching, I'm seeking guidance on how most here tip / show gratitude towards those who serve our needs all year round.

Does the typical Villager tip during the holiday season and if so, how much and to whom? As a point of reference, where I came from I always tipped the garbage guys, post man, UPS guy, pharmacist, grocery employees, accountant, house cleaning lady and lawn guy.

Any constructive advice appreciated. Thanks

The postman? First of all postal employees are not allowed ot accept tips. "Where I came from." as far as postal employees we used to have delivery to the door of our home. Here, we pick it up. Aside we did not pay any more for more expensive to the door delivery.
My opinion as stated. On your list, I would tip the lawn guy and the cleaning person. Your accountant? He is of should be a professional not someone fishing for tips.

[CWGUY]

Posts # 5 and 16 say it all!