Suggestions For Tipping Your Doormen During The Holidays
The issue of how much to tip doormen is usually brought up when the holiday season is around the corner. A majority of apartment tenants go through the motions and give a tip while others question the practice, saying that doormen already get tips as they perform their duties throughout the year.
The practice continues as people rationalize that it's not so much an extra thank you for service provided during the year, but rather to ensure the same level or better service in the coming year.
In New York City, tips given to doormen range from $20 to $100. A lot of factors go into how much exactly one should give his doorman.
Out of all the different variables, you need to assess whether you are living in an expensive apartment, how big the complex is, what level of service is given by the doorman, if they are friendly, and how many doormen there are to tip. If you are new, the best idea would be to ask a neighbor how much is appropriate.
In some buildings, management will explain appropriate tip levels and how much you should provide them with during the holiday season. Many enjoy this, as it ensure they are not over tipping or under tipping.
Some complexes are very organized and will ask for contributions from all the tenants, which is then dispersed accordingly to all the relevant people. Again, many people like this as it is an easy and fair way to tip.
Some tenants go the extra mile with including small gifts along with the cash tips such as a bottle of their favorite liquor or baked goods. As a rule of thumb, tipping shouldn't make one feel like money is being thrown around.
It pays to find out what usually happens in your complex, then adhere to that. Give the tip in an envelope with a note of appreciation, this is usually the nicest way to do it.
This writer has been contributing articles with respect to apartment buildings for the last three years. Furthermore, the writer takes pleasure in blogging on NYC real estate subjects, such as apartments in NoHo as well as Little Italy real estate.