More importantly than waiting while they pick shit, is to protect your valuables including the. If valuables that you don’t want damaged.

If you have a desk that was handed down from your great grandfather, walk them through your house and ask how they’re going to pack that and other things you find valuable. If they say “we’re just gonna plastic wrap it and set it in the truck gently, then you can say, “I need more cushioning on that to avoid denting it. Do you have moving blankets, or do I have to use one of my thick blankets?“

These people are service workers, you can ask to have things done your way. But as service workers, you should also tip them accordingly. Whatever you plan on tipping them, give them half at the start the day and say it’s for lunch or whatever they want, so they know that’s not their entire tip. That way they know they can get a better tip at the end by avoiding damaging your walls and door frames on the way out.

What to do while they pack your shit? Stay out of their way and don’t be chatty. Have a beer, offer them cold soda. If they’re gonna take a few hours offer to order a pizza toward the end.