Did you tip the shippers
Oct 27th 2008, 3:00 pm
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Did you tip the shippers
Hi all
Well day one of shippers in has not been too bad at all. Only another 3 days to go.
Can I just ask whether people gave their guys a tip when they had finished?
Obviously I'm supplying them with lots of tea and bickies but not sure on the protocol for this one.
What did you do please?
Thanks very much
Andrea
Well day one of shippers in has not been too bad at all. Only another 3 days to go.
Can I just ask whether people gave their guys a tip when they had finished?
Obviously I'm supplying them with lots of tea and bickies but not sure on the protocol for this one.What did you do please?
Thanks very much
Andrea
Oct 27th 2008, 4:50 pm
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Re: Did you tip the shippers
Good question, as we have the packers in tomorrow for the next few days
Oct 27th 2008, 5:58 pm
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I gave them a big tin of roses each, they all worked so hard and were so careful. Every time I tried to help they said Mrs (that's what they called me they found it easier to remember) you should be relaxing with the kids. the youngest guy was 62 eldest 70+ , all lovely men.
Be warned label or remove everything you do not want packed
Be warned label or remove everything you do not want packed
Oct 27th 2008, 8:32 pm
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Now I feel bad cause I did'nt, but they had breakfast and lunch and gallons of tea lol.
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Oct 27th 2008, 10:21 pm
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Re: Did you tip the shippers
We did....
I wouldn't of done, but Anita was calling me a tight sod, so I gave them a tenner, I think
I wouldn't of done, but Anita was calling me a tight sod, so I gave them a tenner, I think
Oct 27th 2008, 10:23 pm
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Re: Did you tip the shippers
Hi all
Well day one of shippers in has not been too bad at all. Only another 3 days to go.
Can I just ask whether people gave their guys a tip when they had finished? Obviously I'm supplying them with lots of tea and bickies but not sure on the protocol for this one.
What did you do please?
Thanks very much
Andrea
Well day one of shippers in has not been too bad at all. Only another 3 days to go.
Can I just ask whether people gave their guys a tip when they had finished?
Obviously I'm supplying them with lots of tea and bickies but not sure on the protocol for this one.What did you do please?
Thanks very much
Andrea
BUT i did give them lots and lots of tea, coffee, biscuits and cakes.
Oct 27th 2008, 11:39 pm
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Re: Did you tip the shippers
we gave them some fosters!!
Oct 28th 2008, 1:55 am
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The guys who packed for us were fantastic. Can't remember exactly what we gave them, but it was enough for a couple of beers each 
Oct 28th 2008, 2:42 am
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Re: Did you tip the shippers
Hi,
We did the same gave them £30 between the three of them for a few drinks, they worked really hard. Just hope it all arrives in one piece.
Claire
Oct 28th 2008, 3:12 am
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A thank you & 2 VB's each won't hurt !
Oct 28th 2008, 5:43 am
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Thanks for all answers, I'll see how things go for the rest of the three days, and then decide, but so far so good. They'll be taking computer today so its Bye from me for a while. I'll miss reading all the comments on BE, but good luck to you all.
Andrea x
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Oct 28th 2008, 7:54 am
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Good luck....if you get to read this before you go 
Oct 28th 2008, 8:46 am
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Didn't tip mine, because they were ****ing shit.
Oct 28th 2008, 8:49 am
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I think tipping culture does not exist here in Sydney - however when I am given good service I do my bit !
At the local Thai restaurant - provide excellent food and service. I usually tip 10%....
Oct 28th 2008, 12:13 pm
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Re: Did you tip the shippers
Is it not there job to not break anything?
And to make sure that it is packed properly?
Only i dont remember getting a tip yesterday in work for not electrocuting anyone
Dougie
And to make sure that it is packed properly?
Only i dont remember getting a tip yesterday in work for not electrocuting anyone
Dougie