Tipping etiquette question: My friend lives in a Brooklyn building where her super is also her landlord. She’s tipped supers in larger buildings in the past, but it seems strange to tip the same guy she pays rent to. I advised a small gift or bottle of wine would be OK in this situation. Anyone disagree?


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  1. I agree with rob — big tip for owner/landlord is de rigeur!!! (I hope my tenants are reading.)

    Just kidding. If you like your LL, do something nice — some cookies, early shoveling during next snow, etc. But no obligation.

  2. LMAO

    Good one, Minard.

    Nice consensus – tip seems weirdish, but who doesn’t like getting food?

    OK, wait…I DON’T want your store bought marzipan stollen or fruit bread. JFC, those things are gross.

  3. Tipping the owner of your building is completley unnecessary – like tipping the owner of a salon. The gift is a very thoughtful idea, and probably unexpected, so will make a good impression.

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