Au pair | A gift from your family (or one-weeks pay), plus a small gift from your child |
Babysitter, regular | One evenings pay, plus a small gift from your child |
Barber | Cost of one haircut, plus possibly a small gift |
Beauty salon staff | $10 to $60 each, giving most to those who give most to you, plus possibly a small gift |
Childs teacher |
Gift, not cash; check schools policy. Possibilities: gift certificate for coffee shop or book store, classroom supplies, book, picture frame, fruit basket or gourmet food item, or joint gift with other parents and their children |
Day care providers | $25 to $70 each, plus a small gift from your child. If only one or two providers, consider higher range amount. |
Dog walker | One weeks pay |
Fitness trainer, personal | Cost of one session |
Garage attendants | $10 to $30 each, to be distributed by manager |
Housekeeper/leaner | One days pay |
Letter carriers | U.S. government regulations permit carriers to accept gifts worth up to $20 each |
Massage therapist | One sessions fee |
Nanny | One weeks to one months salary based on tenure and customs in your area, plus a small gift from your child |
Newspaper deliverer | $10 to $30 |
Nurse, private | Gift, not cash |
Nursing home employees | Gift, not cash |
Pool cleaner | Cost of one cleaning |
Package deliverer | Small gift if you receive deliveries regularly; most delivery companies prohibit cash gifts |
Residential building personnel: | |
Superintendent
|
$20 to $80 |
Doorman
|
$10 to $80 |
Elevator operator
|
$15 to $40 |
Handyman
|
$15 to $40 |
Trash/recycling collectors | $10 to $20 each, for private service |
Yard and garden worker | $20 to $50 |