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We had a two-day move. On the first day, they loaded the truck. Then we had to wait the weekend (Due to our closing date) and they unloaded the truck. I tipped them after they loaded, then tipped them again when they unloaded. About $40 apiece, twenty bucks each day.
Let me tell you what. They had a good attitude the first day, but a great one the second. And when you have guys toting around things like china and other fragile stuff, it's partly generosity and partly insurance.
As a result, they worked hard, had a great attitude, and took extra care with our stuff. I have no problem with tipping in those situations, and I dislike cheapskates.
I don’t tip them in cash, but in wisdom like never wear white after Labor Day or buy low, sell high. This timeless wisdom will last much longer than a few green backs
Oh. You missed out on this timeless adage: Don't be a cheap bastard with guys who can drop fragile things.
We had a two-day move. On the first day, they loaded the truck. Then we had to wait the weekend (Due to our closing date) and they unloaded the truck. I tipped them after they loaded, then tipped them again when they unloaded. About $40 apiece, twenty bucks each day.
Let me tell you what. They had a good attitude the first day, but a great one the second. And when you have guys toting around things like china and other fragile stuff, it's partly generosity and partly insurance.
As a result, they worked hard, had a great attitude, and took extra care with our stuff. I have no problem with tipping in those situations, and I dislike cheapskates.
Cool. I dislike 99 percent of the people I meet.
But just cause someone does not tip does not mean they are cheap. Do you tip the cashier in a store, the person stocking the merchandise you buy, your attorney, tax preparer, EMT who might or did save you life, etc?
But just cause someone does not tip does not mean they are cheap. Do you tip the cashier in a store, the person stocking the merchandise you buy, your attorney, tax preparer, EMT who might or did save you life, etc?
No, I don't tip the cashier or the stocker but absolutely not an attorney or tax preparer, their fees seem to be compensation enough for using their education and various office equipment to do their job. As far as an EMT I would consider that occupation in line with first responders, such as police officers and firemen. No, they do not get a tip for doing their public service job...no. Moving and the movers, yes they get a generous tip because they are imo, necessary for some of us for various reasons.
But that's just my view. You can certainly have your view as well and it works for you as mine does for me.
Stop tipping except for those who depend on tips (e.g., wait staff). Tipping is getting out of hand (and I mean that literally).
Agree completely.
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