It's That Time Of Year Again, So Here's Your Holiday Tipping Guide:

It's December now, which means anyone who provides any kind of service is going to have their hand out for an extra end-of-the-year tip. Here's a guide on how much to tip each of them.


Child Care:

--Babysitter. One night's pay, plus a small gift from the child.

--Nanny. One week to one month's pay, plus a small gift from the child.

--Daycare provider. $20 to $70 each, plus a small gift from the child.

--Child's teacher. A gift.

--Coaches, tutors, music teachers, and dance teachers. A small gift from the child.


Home and Car Care:

--Housekeeper. One week's pay or more, depending on how long they've been with you.

--Garbageman. $15 to $20 each. (--Does anybody really do this one anymore?)

--Parking attendant. $10 to $35.

--Gardener. $20 to $50.

--Snow plow guy. $20 to $50.


Apartment:

--Doormen. $25 to $100 each.

--Superintendent/custodian. $50 to $300.

--Porter/handymen. $10 to $50 each.


Personal Care:

--Hairdresser. $20 to $100, plus a small gift.

--Manicurist. $10 to $50, plus a small gift.

--Personal trainer. $25 or the cost of one session.


Pet Care:

--Dog groomer. Small gift.

--Dog walker or pet sitter. Cost of one to two weeks' pay.


Delivery Services:

--Mailman. They can't accept cash gifts, so a gift under $20.

--UPS or FedEx guy. A gift under $25.

--Paper carrier. $15 to $25 for daily delivery, $5 to $15 for weekend delivery.