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I live in a doorman building how much do i have to to tip the doormen to be honest they don’t do much for me they give me my packages that’s about it what about the janitors?
I’d ask around the other tenants in the bldg to get a feel of what they’re dishing out. Every bldg tips diff. and you don’t want to stand out as either the ‘cheap guy’ nor the ‘generous guy’ (who they can count on every year for a big tip). Sometimes it isn’t anything at all. I asked my cousin a few years back about it and he said all he tips is his hat. lol!
Oh i thought having doormen is quite fancy! Are you fancy type? If ye then you prob have to tip a nice amount whether they do you much or not i think..
I think asking others would be a good place to start. Then, you’ll make your own decision.
Goq, I’ve been debating whether to say something. I’m not trying to give you a mussar shmooze (hows that for starting out nice?) but over time theres been a lot of personal info about you on the CR. I’m not talking about safety, but you’ve mentioned things you probably wouldn’t say to a strangers face and it’s very possible that people you actually do know in real life read the CR. So please, just take this as a friendly reminder to be careful. 🙂
Hi The Goq.
Oh, I thought this was a thread asking for a mohel’s expert opinion.
Good question! And on that note, any ideas how much to give a year end holiday tip for
the barber (who is not Jewish)?
if you are living in the building as a low income tenant, than what do u care if you are looked upon as cheap (by the doorman?)
I personally don’t agree with tipping, he gets paid to do his job and a nice smile and good day goes a lot further than a small tip!
good luck
I say $20.00
Goq Kapusta is correct, you have basically told me where you live (The exact building)
I say give $20. You never know when you may need him! It is also a kiddush Hashem.
Like the ad says, give him a bottle of J and B.
The building is pretty fancy. Are you friends with other residents?
Maybe ask them what they give
I have asked my neighbors if they “tip” the garbage man
Is this tip for a specific package or for xmas?
xmas tips are higher
Would you tip the crossing guard by the school that you work in? She is amazing, very friendly and great with the kids. Do I tip or by her a gift instead?
Ok,and while we’re at it,do we need to tip every kids speech therapist and OT? the mailman,the UPS guy?the garbage man,the bus drivers?? And if so, how much??
Goq, I hear you completely. Without specifically trying to, I’ve figured out a few people on here. I just wanted to tell you (and everyone, actually) to be aware because its so easy for info to get out. I apologize if I was too harsh.
happiest, honestly, if you work for a school, I don’t think its up to you to tip her. If you do give something, I would say to stick with a gift. (And I must say, the idea is very nice.)
estherhamalka, obviously you can’t tip everyone but try to thank everyone to show them their work is appreciated. I don’t know if your mailman will really appreciate a thank you card, but maybe you can add a box of donuts to a card (or something like that).
seriously, would you tip a therapists? how much?
imho, a bus driver should be tipped cuz he can really mistreat you by causing an untold amount of aggravation and time.
There are so many people i would like to tip but i just cant afford to! Its not like you can just give $5 or $10 to someone. If your giving money or a gift certificate it has to be at least $18. The cheapest way is to buy a gift. But what? Every year for the same bus driver you’d buy cologne? whiskey?
Can i just write a nice thank you card?
The Doorman is a differnt than most, because they help you in ways most people dont, like taking in your packages from UPS etc
A proper tip of a doorman will ensure he will go out for you in the coming year, Its expected as part of the job you will tip.
Many of these other positions, they LIKE tips, but arent nessasarily expected
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