Originally Posted by Prince

As a lover of the printed word I started subscribing to the local newspaper. I've been reading it for a couple of months now. Up until last week I didn't have any delivery problems, but last week I didn't receive the paper on three days out of seven. I don't know whether it just wasn't delivered, or if the neighbour went ahead and stole it. Regardless, after reporting the paper as not received for the third time, I have been receiving it on my doorstep instead of on the driveway.

Today, I got a Christmas card with the paper, along with an envelope, clearly for the purpose of sending the carrier a tip.

Coming from a country where tipping isn't customary, I've had a difficult time getting used to the concept, but I do tip food delivery guys and waiters, and I'm not a shitty tipper.

But newspaper carriers?

What is the protocol when it comes to tipping the newspaper carrier?