Odd etiquette question Post Reply

[abbeville2]

Hi All,

Looking for some NVN advice. We are having some building work done at the moment. Are we expected to give our builders a christmas present? Cash, food, etc? Not sure what is expected or appropriate or if I am just overthinking the matter....

Thanks!

[erinisle22]

You're a nicer person than me! We were mid loft conversion last year and that never crossed my mind! I was more concerned about what was going to get done before Christmas and what would be left for 2 weeks while they were all away on holiday.

[abbeville2]

Well, its not entirely altruistic. Hoping to have them happy to come back to work after the break!

[mummyof1]

We had fantastic builders a few years ago and every friday or so - i would buy a box of bottled beer for them to have at the end of the day - the cost was totally off set by the goodwill i got.

[abbeville2]

Thanks! Will definitely get them something.

[Jen66]

we gave ours a bottle of whiskey each.

[SENTeacherTutor]

My experience both working in a service industry and giving back to those working for me is that giving a tip gives back to you threefold, at least.

Booze, a gift card to a food store to buy some bits for Christmas dinner, a gift card to the local pub for a lunch is all good. I always offer coffee, tea etc as well. It's amazing what little things do for someone. I always go out of my way for people who go out of my way for me.