Gilllian Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 When in the UK it was essential to tip removalists but is the same done here in Perth when the removalists arrive with your stuff from UK? Never tipped while moving within Australia which is why I'm not sure what the custom is :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Why was it essential in the UK? We have never tipped (money). Give them a six pack to share out once the job is finished! Do you get tipped to do your job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 We never tipped any in the UK. Not did we tip this end in Aus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Didn't tip at either end.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Didn't tip the gang who moved us in originally, as they were surly and unhelpful. I did tip the guys who moved us between houses as they went out of their way in difficult circumstances, and did an excellent job cheerfully. But generally, tipping is far less part of the scene here, because people tend to be better paid in the first place. I can't remember the last time I tipped in a restaurant here - it just isn't part of the culture in the way that it is in the UK and particularly the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernbird Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I tipped at both ends as I got fantastic packers and unpackers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosiew Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Didn't tip the gang who moved us in originally, as they were surly and unhelpful. I did tip the guys who moved us between houses as they went out of their way in difficult circumstances, and did an excellent job cheerfully. But generally, tipping is far less part of the scene here, because people tend to be better paid in the first place. I can't remember the last time I tipped in a restaurant here - it just isn't part of the culture in the way that it is in the UK and particularly the US. I'm Australian - I always tip in restaurants..........not the pub, but anywhere beyond that.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilllian Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 Thanks everyone. I'll see how well they unpack when they arrive and take it from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickled Pink Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I tip based on service, not because I feel obliged.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 No. They sliced our headboard when opening it and wouldn't admit responsibility. They refused to put together Ikea furniture which was fair enough as we knew about that, but they also refused to put up anything that they classed to be "Ikea style" furniture which was basically everything else. We had booked the package for disassembling and reassembling so couldn't get my head around that one. They were in and out in a couple of hours when we were advised they would be around for most of the day, so no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpo1971 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I tipped a girl in the pub on our 2nd day here and she looked at me like I was a sex criminal. So, I haven't tipped anyone since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jen85 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Its not customary in Australia to tip anything other than hospitality i.e. restaurants. If you want to that's up to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveakaginge Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I tipped at both ends as I got fantastic packers and unpackers. Very much this. If you get a very good service, then tip, we did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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