Moving Etiquette

8 articles from the MovingGuru Moving Guide.

Tipping Movers

Tipping is not an exact science, yet it’s a subject that many people are hyperaware of and overthink. The bottom line is that it should be seen as an expression of gratitude. You pay for a service, and when certain

Moving Etiquette · July 5, 2012

How to Have a Housewarming Party

Want to celebrate your move? Having a moving-in party is a great way to relax and meet new people after moving. It might seem strange to invite people who you barely know into your home, but parties are a great

Moving Etiquette · May 23, 2012

How to Say Goodbye When Moving

Are you sad about moving? Moving means leaving your home, your neighborhood, your favorite spots… it means saying goodbye to your friends, family and coworkers. It can be melancholic to say the least. However, beyond getting excited about your new

Moving Etiquette · May 22, 2012

How to Ask for Moving Help

Need some help moving? You can always hire a moving company, but for light moves you might want to just coax a friend into helping you. But how do you get them to do that? Asking for favors is not

Moving Etiquette · May 9, 2012

Getting Along with a Roommate

Do you have a new roommate? There are two kinds of roommates: those who you would like to have a drink with and those who you would prefer to pour a drink on. Finding a roommate is just the start.

Moving Etiquette · March 19, 2012

How to Meet People After Moving

Want to meet new people? One of the toughest things about moving is leaving your friends and family behind. Not even a killer moving-away party will cure the melancholy. Worse, meeting new people isn’t easy. It is stressful and awkward,

Moving Etiquette · February 15, 2012

Meeting New Neighbors

The easiest people to meet are neighbors. -Wise, old mover When you move, you will meet dozens of new people. And of all these new people, you will probably meet your neighbors first. Meeting new neighbors is important. They can

Moving Etiquette · January 16, 2012

Moving Etiquette

Do you tip a mover? Moving is a sweaty, grunty, blue-collar sort of thing. However, don’t think this means that common courtesy doesn’t apply. You still need to be considerate of your movers, neighbors, friends and family on moving day.

Moving Etiquette · December 5, 2011

← All Moving Guide topics
Get Quotes