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Tipping During the Holiday Season: Here’s How Much to Give Everyone in Your Life
From the mailman to the Christmas tree carrier
Meet the Expert
Myka Meier is the founder of Beaumont Etiquette and author of Modern Etiquette Made Easy. (She also teaches a range of online etiquette courses and offers etiquette-themed merch.)
Why Tipping Is Important This Year (and Every Year)
“Think of tipping as a thank you for loyalty,” Meier says. “If you can’t afford to be as generous this year, try to prioritize the people in your life that truly go above and beyond to help you.” (Pro tip from Meier: Tipping is usually done in the first three weeks of December so that the recipient can spend the money on what they wish for the holidays.)
Here’s How Much to Give Every Single Person on Your List
Rachel Bowie
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- Writes and produces family, fashion, wellness, relationships, money and royals content
- Podcast co-host and published author with a book about the British Royal Family
- Studied sociology at Wheaton College and received a masters degree in journalism from Emerson College
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