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Rossen Reports: Your 2024 guide to holiday tipping

Rossen Reports: Your 2024 guide to holiday tipping
Hi. Yeah, I've gotten *** lot of questions from you guys about holiday tipping. Who, who am I supposed to tip? How much should I tip? It can be confusing. I got you. As far as who to tip. Think about the people who've helped you most throughout the year. Right along with anyone you go to regular services for that you want to show appreciation for. Here are some people you should consider first your child's teacher or tutor. *** generous tip is around $25 can be in the form of *** gift, cash or *** gift card. You could also consider getting all the parents in your kids class together. Pull your money for *** big group gift. Next. If you live in an apartment, *** good tip for the superintendent is 75 to $200 depending on how much you use them and like them for people like hairstylist, babysitters, pet sitters, you can tip them the cost of one service. Finally, if you want to tip your mail carrier, just know there are limits. The US postal service says they can't accept gifts that exceed $20 in value and they can't accept cash. Keep in mind, these are all suggestions depending on your financial situation. I'm gonna share my full holiday tipping guide in my Rawson reports newsletter. You can sign up right now scanning the QR code on your screen. We share bonus content, exclusive deals, lots of stuff right to your inbox and it's free back to you.
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Rossen Reports: Your 2024 guide to holiday tipping
Holiday tipping can be confusing – who should you tip, and how much?Consider tipping those who have helped you the most throughout the year or provide regular services.You can also make a list and prioritize the people who make the biggest difference in your life, who you see most often, and how long you’ve known them.Here are a few people who may make your list, along with suggested tips:Child’s teacher or tutor: A generous tip is around $25 and that can be in the form of a gift, cash, or a gift card to a restaurant or store. Pooling money with other parents for a group gift is also a great option.Apartment super or building manager: A generous tip is anywhere from $75 - $200, depending on how often you see them and the services they provide.Apartment doorman: Tip anywhere from $75-$200, especially if they deliver your packages and groceriesBabysitters: Tip the cost of one serviceHairstylist: Tip the cost of one servicePet sitters: Tip the cost of one service Mail Carriers: If you want to tip your mail carrier, remember that the U.S. Postal Service limits gifts to a value of $20 in one session, no more than $50 in a calendar year, and prohibits cash gifts.Remember – these are suggestions, and you should base your tipping on your financial situation and the value of the services received.

Holiday tipping can be confusing – who should you tip, and how much?

Consider tipping those who have helped you the most throughout the year or provide regular services.

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You can also make a list and prioritize the people who make the biggest difference in your life, who you see most often, and how long you’ve known them.

Here are a few people who may make your list, along with suggested tips:

  • Child’s teacher or tutor: A generous tip is around $25 and that can be in the form of a gift, cash, or a gift card to a restaurant or store. Pooling money with other parents for a group gift is also a great option.
  • Apartment super or building manager: A generous tip is anywhere from $75 - $200, depending on how often you see them and the services they provide.
  • Apartment doorman: Tip anywhere from $75-$200, especially if they deliver your packages and groceries
  • Babysitters: Tip the cost of one service
  • Hairstylist: Tip the cost of one service
  • Pet sitters: Tip the cost of one service
  • Mail Carriers: If you want to tip your mail carrier, remember that the U.S. Postal Service limits gifts to a value of $20 in one session, no more than $50 in a calendar year, and prohibits cash gifts.

Remember – these are suggestions, and you should base your tipping on your financial situation and the value of the services received.