| Au pair | A gift from your family (or one-week’s pay), plus a small gift from your child |
| Babysitter, regular | One evening’s pay, plus a small gift from your child |
| Barber | Cost of one haircut, plus possibly a small gift |
| Beauty salon staff | $10 to $60 each, giving most to those who give most to you, plus possibly a small gift |
| Child’s teacher |
Gift, not cash; check school’s policy. Possibilities: gift certificate for coffee shop or book store, classroom supplies, book, picture frame, fruit basket or gourmet food item, or joint gift with other parents and their children |
| Day care providers | $25 to $70 each, plus a small gift from your child. If only one or two providers, consider higher range amount. |
| Dog walker | One week’s pay |
| Fitness trainer, personal | Cost of one session |
| Garage attendants | $10 to $30 each, to be distributed by manager |
| Housekeeper/leaner | One day’s pay |
| Letter carriers | U.S. government regulations permit carriers to accept gifts worth up to $20 each |
| Massage therapist | One session’s fee |
| Nanny | One week’s to one month’s salary based on tenure and customs in your area, plus a small gift from your child |
| Newspaper deliverer | $10 to $30 |
| Nurse, private | Gift, not cash |
| Nursing home employees | Gift, not cash |
| Pool cleaner | Cost of one cleaning |
| Package deliverer | Small gift if you receive deliveries regularly; most delivery companies prohibit cash gifts |
| Residential building personnel: | |
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Superintendent
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$20 to $80 |
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Doorman
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$10 to $80 |
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Elevator operator
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$15 to $40 |
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Handyman
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$15 to $40 |
| Trash/recycling collectors | $10 to $20 each, for private service |
| Yard and garden worker | $20 to $50 |