The Secrets of Successful Holiday Tipping
12/4/18
While gift-giving should be a joyous activity, holiday tipping is very often fraught with anxiety for most New Yorkers, especially when it is for someone with whom you have daily, personal contact – YOUR DOORMAN. But do not despair. I, the doorman whisperer, have gone straight to the source and surveyed the recipients in question and I bring you…
Survey Says
Doorman – $100 minimum. Unless you have 25 doormen in which case they will be receiving tips from hundreds of residents so you can tone it down (some residents of small, high-end buildings reported up to $1,000)
Handyman/Porter – $50 plus (try not to give anyone less than $50 in NYC. Exception if you have a huge staff and/or have never seen this person in your life)
Super – $200 plus (up to thousands if he/she is a lifesaver)
This will vary for each building so feel free to message me for a more specific suggestion.
Especially if your building is small, err on the high end per person so the doormen can make a decent bonus in the end.
Everyone has a bad year from time to time, and your guys will get that. Just don’t play the “broke” card if you’re parading in from your vacation in the Maldives or a shopping spree at Bergdorfs.
What's at Stake Here
While they won’t admit to punishing bad tippers, we all know that doormen talk…to the other doormen on the block, delivery personnel, and inquisitive real estate agents. Your building staff knows the intimate details of your life from bad recycling habits to who you’re bringing home at 3 am. So you should never miss the opportunity to strengthen the bonds of loyalty and respect. Plus, a tip is a tangible acknowledgment that you see and value a year’s worth of their daily efforts on your behalf.
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