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05-01-2004, 12:24 AM | #4 | |
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05-01-2004, 12:45 AM | #5 | |
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If we're talking restaurants, one experience comes to mind. 1. Applebee's in Staten Island, in December of '97. I had just driven non-stop from Chicago to New York City in 12 hours, so I was more than a bit wiped out. We (me, the future Mrs. Frazod, my friend Scott and his wife Susan) got to Applebee's shortly before closing. Apparently they were also going to start their Christmas party as soon as the last customers left, so they were none too happy to see us straggle in at the last minute. And boy, did it show. You'd think they'd want to get us out of there quickly, but no - we were ignored. Finally Scott had to flag down a bitch of a waitress to even get drinks ordered. Scott (old Navy buddy) lives in Staten Island, and we had went there on his recommendation, so he was embarrassed and pissed. Anyway, it takes forever to get the drinks, and then we asked for bread sticks. When they were brought to the table, they were cold - and I mean ICE cold. When we complained, they were taken away and returned shortly, and obviously the bitch just took them in back and popped them in the microwave. When we got them back, they were warm but were so ruined by the nuking that neither Scott or myself could pull them apart, let alone bite into them. It was like trying to tear apart of chunk of solid rubber. At that point, we called the manager over, who was a complete, unapologetic dick. We both cussed him out and left, obviously without paying for the drinks (or the food orders that had already been started). IIRC, we ended up eating at Burger King, which was fine by me. I've never set foot in an Applebee's since. I think Scott pocketed one of the rolls and took it home for his dog as a chew toy. That damn dog is probably still chewing on it. |
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01-08-2003, 03:54 AM | #6 | |
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01-08-2003, 03:55 AM | #7 | |
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01-08-2003, 03:57 AM | #8 | |
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01-08-2003, 03:57 AM | #9 | |
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01-08-2003, 03:57 AM | #10 | |
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01-08-2003, 04:00 AM | #11 | |
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naw... considering my age, I tip overly generous (generally 20% and up)(also considering cash flow)...I obviously didn't get it from my folks, they're of the school of thought that a buck is good for any meal..... obviously that won't make you friends with any waitor/tress... -EBOLA- |
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01-08-2003, 04:03 AM | #12 | |
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01-08-2003, 04:05 AM | #13 |
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Whoops - I do sometimes meet your criteria. I'm a concrete cowboy. When the rodeo comes to town (and a select few other times of the year), I'll throw on my ostrich boots and beaver felt hat and take the wife out to eat. If you screwed me just 'cuz I'm wearing a hat, you blew it. I'm one of the best tippers I know.
Also, my old man doesn't fit any of your criteria and he's the worst tipper. Every time I eat with him, I augment the tip after he's left the table. |
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01-08-2003, 08:36 AM | #14 |
CHANGEd your mind yet????
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I went to CC to buy some speakers. They were sold out of the set I wanted but instead offered a the next in line model for the same price. I bought them.
Then I had second thoughts about buying components and wanted a HTIB and returned the speakers. After buying the HTIB I immediately had second thoughts and was regretful that I had returned the speakers and other components. I figured I was out of luck because the salesperson had done me a favor. I went back to CC explained what happened and showed them my receipts. They offered me the speakers again at the same price without making a fuss. They were 'glad' to have me back. I ended up buying the a few more of my HT components there. Not only did they match the original sale price but I also mentioned that on their internet site they were offering a deal that was not in the store. They matched the internet site deal. Just a great experience dealing with these folks...especially compared to the BB zoo across the street. |
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01-08-2003, 08:38 AM | #15 |
CHANGEd your mind yet????
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KC, don't answer that. My brother in law has a high ranking position in Applebees...
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