Once a client told him that she had the perfect gift for him. It was a Christmas tree designed to sit in a car's back window well. When plugged into the cigarette lighter, the diminutive tree's lights twinkled. More appreciated was a copper cooking pot. My client knew I liked to cook.
Government agencies prohibit civil servants from accepting tips.
Still, many people do tip carriers. And many carriers take it. Lett, however, sends a note lauding his service to the supervisor. It doesn't compromise the carrier and it shows her appreciation. Write cards that tell them how much they mean to you, Lett says.