It's finally time to move! You've been getting ready for this day for weeks by packing, sorting, cleaning, arranging, and coordinating. The Los Angeles local movers are at your front door, and all of a sudden you feel like you're going to die because you forgot to take care of THEM. If you've ever had to deal with something like this, you're not alone. There's a lot of talk about how much to tip, what to give your local moving services in Los Angeles, and how to take care of the details. We're here to give you the official rules so you're ready!

Tipping

As a service professional who works very hard to move and take care of your most valuable belongings, a moving crew is definitely someone you should tip. Here's what you really need to know about tipping your movers:

• The amount you should tip movers depends on the size of the job they're doing for you. If you only have a few things to sell and it only took a half day, $10 per person is a good price.

• When giving tips, make sure to give them to each person instead of giving them all to the foreman to hand out. It shows that you value each person and what they do to help you move.

Food & Drinks

When it comes to food and drinks, it's really up to the host to decide. Here are a few easy things to keep in mind, though:

• Most people agree that at the very least, you should give your movers cold water in a bottle or, if you prefer, in a jug with plastic or paper cups. In addition to water in bottles, it's nice to have other cold drinks like Gatorade or lemonade on hand.

• Some people like to buy the movers lunch as their only "tip," while others also give them money. It's important to remember that if you plan to give them lunch, you should give them a few different food options instead of just assuming they'll like one or the other.

Getting Thanks and Respect

You can thank your movers in more ways than just giving them a tip or giving them food and drinks. Kindness goes a long way, too. Here are some easy but thoughtful ways to say thank you:

• Recognizing someone by name in front of their boss or even just saying "thank you" goes a long way.

• Write an online review on Google or the company's social media account and name specific crew members who went above and beyond.

No matter how many times you've moved, the last thing you need on moving day is more stress. When you and the movers are ready ahead of time, everyone has less stress. Use this guide and tell your family and friends about it so that from now on, you can count on a great and quick moving day.