THE BABYSITTER Deserves an honest-to-goodness gift. (No earmuffs! Every caregiver in the U.S. read “The Nanny Diaries.”) You’ll have to tip generously, too. Most people tip one week’s salary. Ms. Demeanor says: 2 weeks’ pay; 4 if they’ve been with you 2 years or more
WEEKLY BOOKINGS Your personal trainer, cleaning person, tutor, etc. Ms. Demeanor says: 1 week’s fee
SUPER/DOORMEN Depends on how long you’ve lived there. Ms. Demeanor says: anything from $20 to $100 per person is acceptable
MAIL CARRIER USPS rules prohibit cash gifts. Ms. Demeanor says: try wine or a cookie tray
NEWSPAPER DELIVERY Base it on the service. Ms. Demeanor says: $30 if the paper’s always right in front of your door; $10 if it’s always in the gutter
DINING OUT Do you frequent a specific restaurant? Ms. Demeanor says: slip the maitre d’ a $50 bill
PARKING LOT If you pay to park your car, you’ll have to tip (or you may start noticing dings). Ms. Demeanor says: give the garage supervisor $100 to split among the workers
–K.S.
