when my brothers delivered papers and did weekly collections, the person paying would usually give him a quarter for a tip. so that's about 13 dollars a year. I don't add a tip to the yearly subscription price but I give very generously at Christmas. So if 50 years ago a $13 tip was appropriate, I would think one to a couple of dollars a week would be inline. that's my way of thinking. as others said, they have to get up extremely early in all weather. my paper has been here no matter how early I look for it.

this year the mail people were inundated with more packages because of covid. I use my newspaper delivery tip as a guideline and give cash in a card. when members of congress stop accepting donations from lobbyists, I'll worry about the amount I give.

We use to do cow tipping.

Have you stopped?

Yes, I've matured greatly..................NOT.:jester:

I believe that all servers should be tipped. Even if they are not wonderful.

However, what kind of money you give others is your choice and your gift.

No one knows and most people don't care except the person who receives it.

Sometimes this yearly discussion comes across as mean spirited. Or "virtue signaling" as the younger generation labels it.

Only Santa and God CARE.;)

What does the USPS website say about tipping contractors who are NOT postal employees? As in our postal station workers???

The rules that apply to Government employees do not apply to USPS Government contractors. I think that most, if not all, of the people who work at the individual postal stations, where you pick up your mail, are contractors. So, tip away, if you want.

We called Waste Management and asked for the names of the guys that are regulars on our route. It was nice to hand deliver a card with something in it for the hard work they do. Many people go on vacation over the holidays. We wanted to be sure that it went to guys we intended. They were so appreciative. Big smiles and honks down the block. 😁😁

I'm just amazed at some of the replies. I don't feel sanctimonious by giving the tips I do. It's not a one way street. I get a lot of joy back from the act of giving and knowing how lucky I am to be able to do it.

I agree. It almost seems that some people (those who can easily afford to tip generously, not those struggling now), think they will get a trophy or medal if they have a couple thousand extra dollars when they die.

With the economy doing well and the covid plague still raging - I feel more generous this year to our service workers that are out there trying to make a living -- thoughts?

I do practice double tipping in December. It’s the right thing to do.

Worthwhile
 

I believe that a tip should be enough to feel it was sent to demonstrate a real thanks for being there. We do tip the Sanitation Truck workers $20.00 each the postal worker $50.00, the person who cleans our home $200.00, the paper
delivery person $25.00. That is about $335.00 which is not a sacrifice on our part but may make a small help if all contributed to these wonderful people!:bigbow:

Nice but let’s hope we all remember that the paper person is there every day and double bags whenever there is a possibility of rain I give home $150 but look even a hundred is less then $2 a week