Mover Etiquette: How to Treat Your Movers
Moving day has finally arrived! After weeks of packing, cleaning, sorting, organizing, and coordinating, the day you have been preparing for is officially here. Your moving service is knocking at your door when a sense of panic suddenly ensues because you totally overlooked taking care of their needs. There is no going back now and you don’t have any money for a tip, there’s not even a drop of water anywhere, and the snacks are in the pantry box that is buried in the garage!
Tipping
When a service professional works hard to move and manage your belongings, proper etiquette suggests that you tip your moving team. If you wish to do so, you can adhere to the following when it comes to tipping your movers. Tipping amounts do vary, however, it needs to be based on the size of your move. If you have a limited amount of belongings that only took a half day, you might choose to tip less. However, if your move is extensive and you have an exceptional amount of belongings, and it’s a full-day move, then, you might choose to tip more. Any such gesture would surely be appreciated by your moving team. Of course, not everyone has the allowance in their budget to do this, and that’s widely understood. That’s why no moving company expects or requires a tip of any kind.
Showing Appreciation and Respect
Showing appreciation for your movers doesn’t have to stop at a tip or providing food and drink. Simple kindness also goes a long way. Here are some simple but thoughtful ways to express your gratitude:
- Recognize each of your movers by their given name to their supervisor. Even saying a personal thank you will be appreciated.
- Write an online review and mention specific crew members that went above and beyond.
Offering a Cold Beverage
When it comes to snacks and drinks, it’s really up to you what you provide, if anything. This isn’t an expectation a mover might have, nor is it an obligation for the client to do any such thing. However, if you feel like going the extra mile for movers who have done the same for you, you could provide your movers with cold bottled water. It would especially be appreciated on a hot day. In addition to this, it’s a nice gesture to offer additional cold drinks such as lemonade. Naturally, one isn’t obliged to do this, and it should never affect the quality of the service one receives.
We hope that you enjoyed our blog. If you want information about our moving service, call Tennessee Moving Service Lebanon today. Make an appointment using this number (615) 240-7578 now. We are based in the Lebanon, TN area. We have the tools and equipment to ensure your move goes smoothly.