"CR's Holiday Tipping Cheat Sheet."
Not sure how much to give your dog walker, hairdresser, or mail carrier—or whether you should tip them at all? We've got you covered.

Americans are fed up with being asked to tip for an ever-increasing number of their daily purchases. When it comes to holiday tipping, though, many of us still feel more like George Bailey than Ebenezer Scrooge: In a 2024 Bankrate survey, 80 percent of Americans said they planned to give holiday tips to house cleaners and other service workers. 

Deciding who gets a year-end tip—and how much that should be—is rarely straightforward. It might seem obvious that you should give one to the landscaper who braved the heat wave to keep your lawn from turning to hay and to the cleaner who always keeps your home ready for company.

But what about the doormen, home health aides, and other folks who help you manage your life throughout the year?

To find out, CR asked etiquette experts and service workers for the best ways clients can express their thanks, no matter their budget.

READ more at:
https://www.consumerreports.org/money/tipping/tipping-during-holiday-season-how-much-to-tip-a1159032398/

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