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How much to tip during the holidays, from your babysitter to the mail carrier

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How much to tip during the holidays, from your babysitter to the mail carrier

Babysitters

Babysitters

Tip: One week's pay, to be gifted beforehand

Dog groomers

Dog groomers

Tip: $10 to $100, depending on the frequency of your visits throughout the year

Dog walker

Dog walker

Tip: One week's pay if you're a regular customer

Garbage collectors

Garbage collectors

Tip: $15 (up to $25)

Doorman

Doorman

Tip: A bottle of wine or box of chocolates (or $50 to $150 if you're tipping cash)

Gardeners

Gardeners

Tip: One week's pay if they visit regularly; otherwise, $20 to $50

Housekeepers

Housekeepers

Tip: One week's pay

Janitors

Janitors

Tip: $15 (up to $25 for exceptional service)

Mail carriers

Mail carriers

Tip: $15 (up to $20 for exceptional service)

Nannies

Nannies

Tip: One week's pay

Newspaper delivery

Newspaper delivery

Tip: $15 (up to $25 for exceptional service)

Parking attendants

Parking attendants

Tip: $15 (up to $25 for exceptional service)

Personal trainers

Personal trainers

Tip: $20 (up to $50 for exceptional service)

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