[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by Nucky

Stan, a nice Sangwich or a case of beer or NOTHING is appropriate in many cases. Judging somebody else's way of handling things for me is not the way to go.

I'm sorry to hear you are sorry about it because it's none of our business.

In general, not specifically referring to this post there are some people here who do that in 90% of their posts. The old saying "if you can't say something productive then just stfu" applies. Or some saying like that! If everyone followed that golden rule things would be much nicer. Just to note, there is a difference between disagreeing with someone and explaining why one disagrees vs. just making a snarky reply that either intentionally or UNintentionally only serves to insult which adds nothing positive to a discussion.

[graciegirl]

Are you talking about Christmas time or cleaning out the dryer vent?

This is where I am old school. I think how I spend my money or save it or share it is very personal. I think you would have to know me well to pass judgement on whether or not I am kind to others.

I think it wise for most people to be ready to see huge economic chaos. Then it will be time to quietly give to those starving or homeless, especially those who are mentally unfit.

I dislike it very much when people pass judgement on others not knowing what they do and how they think and how they live.

[npwalters]

It depends on the situation. If I'm paying a 100 bucks to do a one hour job om my cart. No. If it is an electrician doing a $150 dollar job that took him about an hour - no. If it is a worker -not the owner - making 15 bucks an hour and he/she does a good job then probably a few bucks.

I was recently charged $110 per hour labor for 4 hours (1 hour per brake) to change the brakes on my RV. I did not tip the worker since I figured I'd been screwed enough already.

[TCNY61]

Originally Posted by PugMom

yes, we do. for the trash pickup we actually hand out xmas cards with a small token of our appreciation inside. i'll never forget the look on the driver's face when we gave him one-complete surprise as if he never got 1 before, lol. i do it cuz it feels good, & now we know them by name.

In NY where we have the automatic trucks where they don't even get out during Christmas he gets out and tapes a card to the can with his address on it.

[CWGUY]

Originally Posted by TCNY61

In NY where we have the automatic trucks where they don't even get out during Christmas he gets out and tapes a card to the can with his address on it.

Where I lived in NYS the garbage man used to tape AA literature to the side of my recycling bin.

[baustgen]

I tip the regular workers. Lawn crew, garbage , paper, sprinkler guy, bug msn, HVAC guy. I do not tip employees of contractors.

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by CWGUY

Where I lived in NYS the garbage man used to tape AA literature to the side of my recycling bin.

As long as they don’t tape Jehovahs Witness literature.... don’t want to pick on them but they have left stuff at my place before.

[Nucky]

Originally Posted by npwalters

It depends on the situation. If I'm paying a 100 bucks to do a one hour job om my cart. No. If it is an electrician doing a $150 dollar job that took him about an hour - no. If it is a worker -not the owner - making 15 bucks an hour and he/she does a good job then probably a few bucks.

I was recently charged $110 per hour labor for 4 hours (1 hour per brake) to change the brakes on my RV. I did not tip the worker since I figured I'd been screwed enough already.

Wanna sell the RV? Can't find a decent one for NOTHING. $440 4, 4 brakes? Gimme a Break! I'm with you. NO TIP 4 U! Like the guy on Seinfeld with the soup. I'm not typing that name no way!

[Nucky]

Originally Posted by CWGUY

Where I lived in NYS the garbage man used to tape AA literature to the side of my recycling bin.

Now, that's funny! I had to change from bottles to cans so I could smash the cans. People actually commented on the number of recycling cans I put out. They were the little garbage cans. But there were a lot of 'em. AA Literature

That was a lifetime ago. No more thank you, Lord!

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by CWGUY

Where I lived in NYS the garbage man used to tape AA literature to the side of my recycling bin.

In NY the garbage men would go door to door expecting tips.

Of course you do get different guys each week so your not exactly tipping the guys doing the work.

[mrfixit]

Originally Posted by CWGUY

Where I lived in NYS

the garbage man used to tape AA literature to the side of my recycling bin.

........... ROTFLMAO .........

[Miriam2940]

Absolutely

[Rsenholzi]

If it’s the owners of the company , I do not as they are getting the money from the job and I am sure they have padded it generously. However, if it’s his workers, I do tip. If they are there for several days , I will buy lunch for all also. I always make sure there is water available for them also.
Holiday time is the time for tipping my regulars- the lawn guy, the pest control, newspaper , postman, etc. They work hard and should be rewarded so I get them a gift card usually.

[GOLFER54]

You should be !!!

[ruralgoddess]

what about their crew???