You’ve only got 3 more days to hand out holiday tips for all those people who provide valuable services to you throughout the year. According to a poll, housekeepers top the list of those Americans plan to tip this year. The survey, by CreditCards.com, found that 47% of adults plan to give their cleaners extra cash, with a median tip of $50. Bad news for the garbage guy, though: Trash collectors are the least likely to receive a gratuity. The median amount for them is $20. 45% of Americans said they will give higher-than-usual tips to those who normally receive tips over the course of the year, such as restaurant waitstaff and hairstylists. Landscapers can expect a median tip of $30, teachers $25 (in the form of a gift), and mail carriers $20. How do you know who to tip and how much should you give? According to etiquette experts, it all comes down to what you can afford, and making priorities from there. One way to go about it is to consider which service providers made a difference to you over the past year. If you are strapped for cash, at the very least, give a handwritten note with a sincere thank-you, and acknowledge in your note that your financial situation this year makes it impossible to tip, and it is not a reflection on their service.
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