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Survey results

Last reviewed: December 2008
  Gave anything Average gift
Cleaning person 65% $50
Child's teacher 59 20
Hairdresser 56 20
Child-care provider 52 38
Manicurist 51 20
Newspaper carrier 45 20
Barber 40 15
Bldg. superintendent 33 25
Pet-care provider 30 25
Mail carrier 29 20
Lawn-care crew 28 25
School-bus driver 26 15
Fitness instructor 22 25
Sanitation worker 14 20
 Cash tip or value of noncash present.
Posted: October 2008 — Consumer Reports Magazine issue: December 2008