HOLIDAY TIPS

HERE ARE SOME GUIDELINES TO FOLLOW FOR GIVING HOLIDAY TIPS:

I don't know about you, but I NEVER know how much to tip. So, to help you seem smart and generous this year, we tracked down a list of guidelines to follow when giving out holiday tips.

--Au pair: One week's pay and a gift from your child.

--Regular babysitter: One night's pay and a small gift from your child.

--Housekeeper: Up to one week's pay and (slash) or a small gift.

--Barber: Cost of one haircut or a gift.

--Dog walker: Up to one week's pay or a gift.

--Personal trainer: Up to the cost of one session or a gift.

--Pool cleaner: The cost of one cleaning to be split among the crew.

--Newspaper delivery person: $10 to $30 or a small gift.

--Mail carrier: Small gift ONLY.

--Doorman: $15 to $80 or a gift.

--Yard worker: $20 to $50 each or a gift.

--Teacher: Small gift. NO CASH. (St. Petersburg Times)

(--You can check out the complete list of holiday tipping recommendations here . . .)http://www.emilypost.com/everyday/holiday_tipping.htm