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post 1676786923 02-08-2023, 10:25 AM
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Contractors - question

Is it rude to be making food and they are working on my house -- just one room away? Should I offer them some?

I know they can smell it. I feel bad but it's really awkward to offer them food when they are working. They might have brought their own, too.

What do, misc?
post 1676786963 02-08-2023, 10:26 AM
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No. It's your home.
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post 1676787033 02-08-2023, 10:27 AM
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No, they are tradies. Its kind of like worrying if your butler is hungry when he is serving you dinner.
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post 1676787203 02-08-2023, 10:29 AM
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if you don't offer me any food I am going to poop in your backyard again.
post 1676787293 02-08-2023, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted By messomi⏩
if you don't offer me any food I am going to poop in your backyard again.
Nope these guys are using the bathroom. They even put the seat down. Totally civilized.
post 1676787423 02-08-2023, 10:32 AM
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Offering is not a good idea for a few reasons
post 1676787483 02-08-2023, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted By Destor⏩
Offering is not a good idea for a few reasons
Because they'll expect it every day? Might not like my cooking? Won't be productive?
post 1676787713 02-08-2023, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted By Anachron⏩
You could just give them a couple of cans of white monster.
I give the Lacroix and Poland springs. I might give them beer on Friday. They are doing a lot of work for me.
post 1676787753 02-08-2023, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted By redmelly⏩
Because they'll expect it every day? Might not like my cooking? Won't be productive?
Risk of allergies, claiming to get sick from it, who knows what. Tiny chance but there's no benefit, so no need to take the risk.
post 1676787793 02-08-2023, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted By Destor⏩
Risk of allergies, claiming to get sick from it, who knows what. Tiny chance but there's no benefit, so no need to take the risk.
Very wise words here.
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post 1676788223 02-08-2023, 10:49 AM
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No. It's your home, and their job site. End of story. No need to complicate it any further than that.
post 1676788513 02-08-2023, 10:55 AM
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I've offered food and drink in the past for people doing work at my house. Just being polite and even if they don't take it they do appreciate the offer.
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post 1676796793 02-08-2023, 01:14 PM
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They could have had this:

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