You is welcome
I got a note inside an envelope attached to my paper this morning. I get the Wall Street Journal, for no apparent reason. It just started showing up for free.
Anyway, Jose, the deliveryman, left me a poorly translated Christmas wish. Basically it says Merry Christmas, and "thanks for your tolerate".
This is all fine and good, but I'm wondering what I should do with the addressed envelope the note came in. Am I supposed to tip him for Christmas? I never ordered this paper you know, and I sure don't pay for it, so am I obligated to tip the delivery guy?
I don't think so, but I probably will anyway. Dang conscience.
UPDATE: Jose got ten bucks. That seems like a good medium since I like to give this time of year, but I didn't order the paper. Also, you've got to feel for the guy who gets a paper to your door by 5am every morning.
posted by RWBB @ 12/11/2006 04:48:00 AM
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4 Comments:
yes, most people tip those who provide them a consistent service: newspaper carrier, trash carrier, recycle carrier, etc.
Can't tip the mail carrier, but they do accept gifts under $20, such as the gourmet food I leave my guy with the mail a few days before Christmas.
Of course, tipping is always optional, and always in good taste.
Yeah, but a service isn't really a service if it's unsolicited. I would use the envelope to send him a note that says you don't subscribe to the paper, or the antiquated notion of killing trees to convey information.
nobody tips the garbage man or the recycling man, don't be ridiculous. Their tip is the best choice of whatever you threw out.
You could tip him, leave him a 5th or even some cookies.
In our area we do tip the paper person, the mail carrier and especially the garbage guys (the 5ths!) - come on they haul away your sh*t.
Like you said though, you didn't order it ... although I am sure your conscience will prevail.
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