You’re running around town — or hitting up all of your favorite websites — trying to find the perfect present for every person on your list.  But while we hope our expert gift guides have helped with some sensational selections, we also wanted to give some guidance on the etiquette around the gifting experience for […]The post Pursuitist Holiday Gift Guide: Etiquette & Tipping appeared first on Pursuitist.

You’re running around town — or hitting up all of your favorite websites — trying to find the perfect present for every person on your list.  But while we hope our expert gift guides have helped with some sensational selections, we also wanted to give some guidance on the etiquette around the gifting experience for those that serve you this season.  Because we could all use some tips on tipping, too!“Give what you can; tips are appreciated, but not mandatory,” Jacqueline Whitmore, an internationally recognized etiquette expert, author and founder of The Protocol School of Palm Beach tells us.“If your budget is limited, opt for a small gift and a thank you note. If you’re unsure of who can receive tips, call the company and ask if there are specific guidelines. Someone in management will also be able to tell you if a cash tip or gift is more appropriate and what amount is customary.”“Make a plan,“ she adds.  “Before you make a run to the bank, make a list of those people who ...