ngh Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Does anyone know what is an appropriate amount to tip at Christmas is. In the past we have given the Pompiers 20 euro's when the visit and give us the usual calendar. Does that sound about right ? What about the bin men. We haven't tipped them before, but should we. We always get good service from all so we think that a tip at Christmas is a good way of saying "thank you" but the last thing we want is to offend. We get little presents for the Poste and Baker ladies children .Any suggestions?Cheers nich the wood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 10 euros for the PompiersCase of beer for the Dustbin menA good bottle of wine for the postmanOyster & wine evening for the neighbours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 I also give 10 euros to the pompiersAnd 10 euros to the postman ( he's very helpful and nice )The dustbin men don't come ringing doors around here.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suze01 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 And €10 to the local football team that come around [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerise Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Does anyone want a great heap of calendars. Don't mind giving the tip but haven't worked out what the heck to do with all those calendars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ams Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Pompiers €20 Worth their weight in goldPostman €20 Always helpfulDustbin men €15 Great serviceLocal football team €5 (only see them at christmas)ams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pads Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 [quote user="Cerise"]Does anyone want a great heap of calendars. Don't mind giving the tip but haven't worked out what the heck to do with all those calendars.[/quote]Send them to poor forum users who would love to be in france for christmas ... have the flights booked ... but has been told she cant go [:(][:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJT Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 We have never had the Pompiers visit. In fact, our postlady never has either but because of this forum I bought a card and put €15 in the post box for her and she came to the house with a choice of calenders. If we are here at Christmas not sure if I should do this again or wait until she comes to the door.Do people go to the Pompiers or do they come to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krusty Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 The pompiers come to us ....we have never needed them but it is good to know they know where we are [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerise Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Dear PadsWhen the calendars start rolling in I will send you a couple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJT Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 [quote user="krusty"]The pompiers come to us ....we have never needed them but it is good to know they know where we are [:D][/quote]Good point Krusty, I think I will ask our neighbours because I certainly want them to know where we are. [blink] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I give the pompiers a good amount because they did come to us once (ambulance) and were wonderful. Most of them are volunteers. I think the money they collect goes to updating their equipment.And I give a smaller amount to the 2 men at the silos where I buy the chicken and pet food, they load the van. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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