Ever wondered just how many cuppas to offer a tradesperson when they’re working at your place? Well, worry no more! There’s an online calculator that can work it out for you. Just pop in how long they’ll be around and how much chatting is likely to happen, and voilà – it tells you the magic number of brews!
Did you know the average homeowner offers three cups of tea per day to tradespeople? Yet, believe it or not, 21% of us have never even thought about offering a biscuit! A survey shows 61% are always ready with a drink offer, but 18% are a bit more selective. Intriguingly, 36% make the offer hoping it’ll be kindly declined.
Offering a cuppa is often seen as a friendly gesture, with 77% believing it’s just the polite thing to do. But, almost half of us draw the line at biscuits, thinking that’s something the tradespeople should sort for themselves. Interestingly, 23% have faced a polite refusal of their drink offer, deciding against asking again, while some just leave everything out so tradespeople can help themselves.
Plumbers, electricians, and gas engineers were the most frequently hired trades last year. With physically taxing work and often unpredictable hours, a hot drink is usually a welcome sight. Sharing a drink could even help build a better rapport with the tradespeople, making for a smoother job all around.
Besides drinks, the real talk is about the tradespeople’s hard work. They’re not just experts in their field but are juggling running their own business too. With extensive hours and a load of paperwork, the challenges are real.
So, next time you’re ready to dial a tradesperson, remember that the humble cuppa might just bring a little warmth to their busy day. And maybe, just maybe, a biscuit on the side wouldn’t hurt, if you’re feeling generous! 🫖🍪