Being a hairstylist myself, I have received everything from money, gift cards, boxes of chocolate, homemade cookies, etc. I have to tell you I appreciate all of it. The fact that my clients take the time to remember me at the holidays is just so thoughtful. Your hairstylist will be happy no matter what you give. It's the thought that counts!
I'm not surewhat to do for a daycare center. should we do something for the owner, or just for the girl in piglet's room?
Some of the "etiquette" rules make it sound like the cost of daycare for a week, the cost of a haircut etc. Now that would really add up!
Wouldn't something you pay retail for be a "purchase" not a gift?
Here these tip rules seems more realistic to me
Maid - one week's pay. This is for maids in your employ whom you pay directly. If you use a service and never know who is coming out, don't tip at all. (Miggy note - if you can afford a miad you can afford this tip)
Gardener - $20-50.
USPS Mail carrier - Non-cash gifts with value up to $20. This is for mail carriers that you know and see regularly.
UPS - Regular driver - $15. This is for UPS drivers that you know and see regularly.
FedEx - Not allowed to accept cash gifts, but a gift up to $25 in value is permissible. This is for FedEx drivers that you know and see regularly.
Apartment building superintendent - $50-200. Tip less if you tip throughout the year.
Apartment Doorman/concierge - $10-80 or more each, depending upon building. The fewer doormen the building has, the more you tip each one. Those who serve you more should get a bigger tip.
Apartment building handyman - $15-40 each.
Apartment building elevator operators - $15-40 each.
Shampoo - $10
Manicurist/pedicurist - $15 or more
Hairdresser/stylist - $15 or more
Massage therapist - $15 or more.
Newspaper carrier - Daily - $25, weekend - $10
Regular overnight delivery person - $10-30
Teacher - $25-100. Give a gift certificate to a bookstore or office supply store. If you know the teacher's hobbies or interests, then a gift certificate would be nice from the local movie theater, hobby shop, mall, fine restaurant or day spa. Some teachers might feel uncomfortable receiving gifts around grade time. If you are unsure, ask your principal first.
Coaches, tutors, ballet instructors, music teachers - A small gift from your child.
Garbage collector(s) - $15-30 each. Nowadays, most garbage collectors are really truck drivers. The truck has an arm that does all the work. If this is your situation, there is no need to tip.
Baby sitter - One night's pay, plus a small gift from your child.
Full-time nanny - One week's to one month's pay based on tenure, plus a small gift from your child. (miggy's note - again if you can afford a full time nanny you can afford this tip_
Day care service - $25-70, plus a small gift from your child.
Parking attendants - $10-20 each if you use them regularly.
Personal trainer - $60-100 upon reaching goal.
Country Club - minimum of $50 for your waiters, locker-room personnel, front-desk employees, and golf professionals. For head waiters or special service, make it $100. (miggy note - another one of those if you can afford to play you can afford to pay)
Dog groomer - 1/4 - 1/2 cost of a session.
Dog walker or sitter - 1-2 week's pay.
Small world.For the mailman, electric meter reader, oil delivery man and UPS I lock the Rotweilers up to make their day easier and less stressful.
I tip my Barber every time he cuts my hair, Christmas is just another hair cut.
The lady that delivers my mail cant read and delivers it all over the neighborhood and I end up delievering the neighbors mail to them after it is left in my box. so she doesnt do soe well in the gift department.
Teacher - $25-100. Give a gift certificate to a bookstore or office supply store. If you know the teacher's hobbies or interests, then a gift certificate would be nice from the local movie theater, hobby shop, mall, fine restaurant or day spa. Some teachers might feel uncomfortable receiving gifts around grade time. If you are unsure, ask your principal first.