When you have a tradesman in your house...

[Traveller]

My mum always told me that when someone is working at your house, the very first thing you do after saying hello is offer a drink before they start. That way you get a better job done

[Laranna]

My mum always told me that when someone is working at your house, the very first thing you do after saying hello is offer a drink before they start. That way you get a better job done

My mum used to say the same thing As a kid, I remember her always offering any tradies a drink and if it was a mate doing some work for them, they'd pay them with a carton of beer.

[human bean]

Yep I always offer water, a cuppa, food if I'm eating.....

I'm always wary when they ask to use the loo though (I do let them) as a few years back a telstra dude was in our loo for nearly 20 mins after asking to use it. I remember thinking what the heck was he doing in there for that long, but not really wanting to know the answer!

[MamaPan]

I always offer... its a courtesy when someone is in your house.
it isnt like those of us in an office cant get a glass of water when we are thirsty - your house is their workspace for that time.
with removalists or someone doing a long job i usually buy some snacks and soft drinks and give it to them or leave with a note.
it cant help to be nice!!

[toomanyshoes]

I use to offer all the time especially when we had people there for a length of time but I've stopped with the short jobs but thats only because last few tradies through this place have been complete bum holes!

This realestate seems to pick the worst people to work with...oh I can't wait to be back in our own place!

[trishalishous]

I always offer... its a courtesy when someone is in your house.
it isnt like those of us in an office cant get a glass of water when we are thirsty - your house is their workspace for that time.
with removalists or someone doing a long job i usually buy some snacks and soft drinks and give it to them or leave with a note.
it cant help to be nice!!

Same here!

[helle]

I'd offer a drink, but not food.

If I was working at Big W and someone came thru my check out with a hot dog from wendy's I wouldn't expect them to have bought me one.

[MummaSue]

My mum always told me that when someone is working at your house, the very first thing you do after saying hello is offer a drink before they start. That way you get a better job done

This is what I do! I offer them a cuppa and or a glass of water.