Giving gifts to city workers?

United States
December 7, 2006 8:31pm CST
How many of you out there give gifts to thier mailman or garbage man? I know my family tries to give them something every christmas. What have you given in the past?
2 responses
• Singapore
8 Dec 06
we dont practise giving gifts to the mailman/garbage man..but during the chinese new year, normally my grandma/mom will give red packet (with money..as per chinese tradition) to them so that they will do a better job LOL
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• United States
8 Dec 06
Wow, that's really nice. Do you think it gives them incentive to be a better worker. I know I would be happy to recieve something. But there are probably workers that like to recieve and not give back.
8 Dec 06
I don't even see my postman or garbage collector! They come early hours in the morning and besides, I'm on the third floor so by the time I ran down to give them anything, they would already be gone.
• United States
8 Dec 06
At least you have thought about it. That's ok. I'm sure they get gifts from other people. Have you seen anyone give them gifts? Thanks for your input.