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Guypussy t1_j25kyej wrote

Surely they know your work sitch (doormen know almost everything going down with tenants), so $50 would be probably a pleasant surprise. Give what you can afford.

My doormen bend over backwards for the pensioners in the bldg, all year long, and there is no way any of them give more than $10-20 at the holidays.

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Jr-12 t1_j25lowc wrote

As a doorman, trust me we appreciate anything that we get for the holidays. $50 is about average $100 is a lot in my eyes. I usually get $20-$50

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SK10504 t1_j25jr4j wrote

give what you can afford. you don't have to always keep up with the jones'. people tipping big bills in public are only looking for attention.

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ciaogo t1_j25m4ia wrote

It’s the thought that counts. There are more freeriders than you realize.

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squall571 t1_j25lk7s wrote

For $50-100, I’ll be climbing through the windows.

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Ok-Hunt6574 t1_j25lqdx wrote

Maybe surprise them more regularly....

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mdervin t1_j25nf9j wrote

Just to give you more anxiety, Tips are usually split with the Super/Porter/Handymen :)

$50 is more than fine for a young person who's not any trouble.

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blacksocks687 OP t1_j25njm1 wrote

I individually have been handing them out

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mdervin t1_j25wwsl wrote

Oh, you are awesome!!!

You should be giving advice not asking for it!

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Eriosyces t1_j25ldvs wrote

Not everyone is tipping $100+. Some people don't even tip. Don't feel obligated to if you can't afford to do it. Don't feel embarrassed about anything.

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blacksocks687 OP t1_j25mvvh wrote

Thanks. I can afford it - feel like when I say tight on money (who isnt in nyc) im still making a decent amt (125k). Just have a lot of student debt and high rents dont help. Its nice to give back to others just dont want to seem tacky

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Topher1999 t1_j25k81a wrote

I would never pay anyone to open the door to my apartment lol

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blacksocks687 OP t1_j25kdca wrote

These guys are underpaid, very nice and make me feel safe

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KindaNormalHuman t1_j25kxnr wrote

It's not your responsibility to pay/tip them, especially if you're tight on money.

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