5 questions that can help guide your holiday tipping
As you plan your holiday giving, you may be thinking about adding service workers to your list of recipients
Service workers help make our lives easier throughout the year — whether it’s by keeping our lawns immaculate or babysitting during date nights. The holidays are an ideal time to show gratitude for the work they do throughout the year.
But how much do you tip service workers during the holidays, and whom should you prioritize? Etiquette experts have answers to these questions and more.
1. WHOM SHOULD YOU TIP DURING THE HOLIDAYS?
Holiday tips are usually for workers who provide consistent help throughout the year. If you need a hierarchy of some sort, consider starting with anyone who assists you within your home, says Thomas P. Farley, an etiquette expert in Manhattan who goes by Mister Manners. That could include a housekeeper, live-in aide or au pair, he says. Then, you can prioritize people who offer services outside your home.
