Earn Your Leisure

In this insightful clip from "Black Out with Ian & Rashad," hosts Rashad Bilal and Ian Dunlap dive deep into the important—yet often misunderstood—topic of year-end tipping. Responding to a listener question, they break down who should be on your tip list during the holiday season, how much you should give, and why showing appreciation to those who make your life easier is essential. Rashad shares common scenarios, highlighting everyone from sanitation workers, teachers, and valets, to barbers, school bus drivers, and even your building’s concierge. Ian provides real-life examples from his own life, pointing out the value of tipping your cleaning crew, building staff, and even the mailman. The duo discusses the nuances of tipping based on the service received, relationships built over the year, and the importance of recognizing excellent customer service. They also tackle those awkward gray areas: Is it necessary to tip your child’s high school teacher, or does it stop at preschool