There's always a certain etiquette involved when working with various professionals. What are the etiquette guidelines you should follow on moving day when you have professional movers working for you? Here are the basics to make it easier for your movers to work with you:

1. Make sure anything you're packing is packed before they arrive.

If you are packing everything yourself, make sure it is all packed before your movers arrive. You don't want to be tossing things into boxes while your movers wait to carry them out the door. If your movers are doing the packing, you should still make sure anything you want to pack personally — like underwear and jewelry — is fully packed before your movers arrive.

2. Prepare the home for easy access.

Your movers are going to need to walk in and out of the home many times. It is considered good etiquette for you to make it easy for them to do so. Remove any rugs from around the door, and make sure there is a good way to prop the door open. Move any furniture or other items that the movers may trip over or bump into while carrying heavy items, too. If you are worried about movers coming inside with shoes on, put down a pathway of cardboard. You can tape it to the floor so it does not slide around.

3. Stay out of the way.

You want to be reachable in case the movers have any questions, but you do not need to be right in there, working alongside the movers. They have an established routine, and even if you intend to help, you may end up being in their way and slowing them down. Many people sit in a back room and make phone calls or do paperwork while the movers work. 

4. Tip your movers.

Tipping is a part of good etiquette when you hire movers. It's pretty standard to tip each mover around $20. Another option is to tip about 10% of the total cost of your move. If your movers go above and beyond and give you amazing service, you can feel free to tip more.

If you follow the advice above, you can rest assured that you're following proper etiquette practices while working with movers. This can make your move more efficient and pleasant, for you and for your movers. For more information about using a moving company, contact a local moving service.

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