Christmas tips

[cheesejunkie]

In the spirit if Christmas I like tipping the postman, bin collectors etc. but I’ve a problem, the ones I like and know are on holiday. Should I tip the strangers? Obviously I’m not losing sleep over this question but I’ve notes burning a hole in my pocket and annoyed that I’ve missed the opportunity to give them to the regulars. Would you tip the strangers instead?

I want to give the money to those that have helped me and we have a very good post man. Would not feel right giving it to someone I don’t know. First world problems so telling me to wise up is fine too. Just the thoughts going through my head as annoyed I didn’t get the tip to the post man. There’s always new year.

[Bill]

cheesejunkie said:

Would you tip the strangers instead?

No. The strangers will assume the regular postie got something. Just wait until NY when they're back.

[Quattr04.]

Just wait till you see them in the new year? I’m sure they’ll appreciate a tip in January when they’ve spent all their money anyway

[markymarkthree]

Defo hang back to tip the postie. You don't want to be tipping the Christmas casual.

[wildoliver]

Is tipping the postman a thing? Mine knocked on the door yesterday with a parcel and was hovering around like a waiter and I thought on shutting the door he looked like he wanted a tip.

[soad]

Neighbour (a lady) gives bin men bottles of alcohol, in the week running up to the Christmas.

[Spare tyre]

I just keep the money on the window sill and wait until I interact with them, might be march time, but it’s the spirit of it

Young Asda guy was very pleased as was the evri guy , sadly I can’t give much but it’s all a bonus for them

[John D.]

I did wonder why the postman was so friendly when I happened to see him on the drive this week.

[Jasandjules]

We are in the same boat and will wait for our "usual" postie to give him the tip

[cliffords]

Prepare as much of the food as you can the day before. Less to cram into Christmas morning.