how much to tip at Christmas?

Originally Posted by Marilyn

Great thread!! I don't know how much to tip people like you mentioned either. I tip 15% + in restaurants depending on the level of service.

Are you supposed to tip the mailman and garbage collectors at Christmas? I've heard of people doing this though I never have and don't know if it's expected. Am I slighting them if I don't. It's not because I'm cheap that I don't, just don't know what is really appropriate. What do y'all do?

I know I asked the question, but this morning on the radio, I heard this, but this is for NY I think ... I don't have a doorman ....

http://wor710.com/play_window.php?au...audioId=189198

but I am still in a quandry about the hair dresser, nail people and eyebrows ....