It is a tradition to tip the doormen in your building for the service they provide throughout the year.
However, during the holiday season, there are a lot of debates as to how much you should give doormen.
There are numerous factors that play a role in deciding the payment to be received by the doormen.
The most important factors that influence the amount of tip paid include the size of the building, the number of doormen working in that building and the ones you deal with on a regular basis.
The locale in which the building is positioned is also a very important determinant.
For those living in posh areas of major cities like New York and San Francisco, higher value tips are necessary.
Some efficient building administration teams provide the tenants with holiday tipping guidelines.
The guidelines include a list of all members of the staff allowing the tenants to manage their tipping budget and knowing beforehand as to how much needs to be paid.
Another great method is when the occupants set up a holiday fund by contributing to a tipping pool.
The money collected is then distributed amongst all the workers equally along with a list of all contributors.
For some who want to make the holiday season special for the doorman, add gifts of personal nature such as liquor and pastries.
Such generous tokens serve as an extra appreciation for the doorman's services.
Tipping a doorman serves as a way to extend your thanks for the efficient services offered throughout the year.
It also ensures that the occupants of the building are guaranteed to have the similar standards of services next year.
Personalized tips should be given as packaged gifts or cash in sealed envelopes.
This prevents an embarrassing situation between the doorman, other residents and you.