Christmas Tips

It doesn't happen often, but this morning Johnny gave me some advice to become a more cultured citizen. Being from Northeast Iowa, I admitted that I wasn't sure who to tip (we only tip cows there). I was a server at Applebee's for a while - so I tip my server well, but who knows who else to tip.

A report from CBA 11 in Dallas listed some of the other people you should tip (specifically at Christmas time) as well as how much you should give them.

• Baby-sitter: One evening's pay plus a small gift from you child (or in my case - herd)
• Child's Teacher: Give a gift, not cash
• Dog Walker: On week's pay and/or a gift
• Housekeeper: One day's pay
• Mail Carrier: Gift up to $20 (no cash)
• Handyman: $15 - $40
• Trash Collector: $10 - $30 (for private service); check local regulations for municipal service (some cannot accept cash, etc)
• Morning Show DJ: all gifts accepted :) (okay that wasn't in the report)