How Much Should You Tip the Mailman at Christmas?
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You May Not Know Your Mailman
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Tipping is usually done as a thank you for service; however, your relationship with your mailman is unique because you most likely see him rarely, if ever. In addition, the mailman does not perform a service that you can tip on as a percentage of the cost. This can make it difficult to know how much to tip.
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He Performs a Daily Service for You
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The idea behind tipping the mailman at Christmastime is that he has done a valuable service for you every day for the past year, and tipping is a nice way to say thank you for that. After all, "Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds."
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Etiquette guru Emily Post recommends giving the mailman a small gift as a token of appreciation. Mailmen are legally allowed to accept snacks and beverages or perishable gifts, and small gifts worth less than $20. Large perishable gifts (like large fruit baskets) must be shared with the entire branch.
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