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Post by Nicol on Dec 18, 2007 15:18:32 GMT -5
Ok so it is only 7 days till Christmas... So who of you have actually finished the good ol christmas shopping....
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Dec 18, 2007 15:24:29 GMT -5
I have finished with everyone that I am buying for with my wife. I have only my wife left. So not done, but pretty dang close.
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Post by MelMac on Dec 18, 2007 17:46:44 GMT -5
I had mine done, but it was silly because I had to get one with my parents there. That wasn't bad, but since they wondered where I went off to, they decided to follow. Ended up telling Dad, who got too close he was "Sgt. Schultz" which confused the cashier. After Dad realized what happened he blushed and nodded, going back over to where Mom was to get his refill. The cashier, however was still confused, and I apologized, saying I said he was Schultz because he saw nothing.
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Dec 18, 2007 22:27:47 GMT -5
It's not the same if you have to TELL him the joke.
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Post by MelMac on Dec 19, 2007 9:23:44 GMT -5
It's not the same if you have to TELL him the joke. The kid was about 19, so it was only fair to explain it to him... he thought I called him that too.
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Dec 19, 2007 9:44:55 GMT -5
And I am sure he was still happy to get rid of you.
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Post by MelMac on Dec 19, 2007 12:16:03 GMT -5
And I am sure he was still happy to get rid of you. No, he thought it was funny, and I bet he was glad that the sale was for more than a normal menu item (it was close to $50).
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Dec 19, 2007 13:24:45 GMT -5
Just because he thought it was funny didn't mean he wasn't glad to see you leave.
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Post by MelMac on Dec 19, 2007 13:48:07 GMT -5
Just because he thought it was funny didn't mean he wasn't glad to see you leave. True... but I think if someone gave you that bump in your sale revenue (regardless if it's used or not for possible pay raises), you wouldn't be too upset. Besides, he also thought it was funny because the customer before me was very rude and contrite with him... though the guy also gave about 20 different changes to a combo order (exaggerated on 20 yes, but there's not too many ways you can change around a chicken sandwich combo.)
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Dec 19, 2007 14:33:40 GMT -5
Yes, because I am sure the possible penny he might have gotten from your order was worth it.
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Post by MelMac on Dec 19, 2007 16:05:54 GMT -5
Yes, because I am sure the possible penny he might have gotten from your order was worth it. You have to have the occasional kind person to get through the day of retail hell that is Christmas shopping. I've had that share with people who didn't understand that when someone says "We don't accept returns of rhinestones and pearls" that means EVERY set in the store, regardless if the little sign is not hovering over every design in bright neon pink lights. Even if it's an explanation of a joke, it's better than "You're stupid" and "I can return these because it was not said they couldn't be returned - there's no sign that says so." Despite that I said, "I'm sorry, it applies to all of them, it says we don't accept rhinestones and pearls." (What I wished to say "Hello, don't blame me, blame little brats who used to buy the pearls, wear them for the prom or social event then return them. We have to make a profit - if you don't want them, donate them to charity and deduct them from your taxes.")
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Dec 19, 2007 16:38:51 GMT -5
You should say it that way then. I never had a problem in retail during the holidays.
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Post by MelMac on Dec 19, 2007 20:35:08 GMT -5
Does anyone have an idea for what else I could give a co-worker who says that they'd like anything for Christmas? I already got the one thing she suggested (candle) and put it in a stocking, but don't know if I should add anything else. It would be a small token gift too, and I'm considering this too because she is a higher-up in another department I work with on a regular basis.
Also, I've decided against lotto tickets... too impersonal.
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Post by Ms Boku on Dec 19, 2007 20:51:51 GMT -5
Does anyone have an idea for what else I could give a co-worker who says that they'd like anything for Christmas? I already got the one thing she suggested (candle) and put it in a stocking, but don't know if I should add anything else. It would be a small token gift too, and I'm considering this too because she is a higher-up in another department I work with on a regular basis. Also, I've decided against lotto tickets... too impersonal. A gift certificate to your local mall. That way they can get whatever they want.
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Post by MelMac on Dec 19, 2007 21:01:56 GMT -5
Does anyone have an idea for what else I could give a co-worker who says that they'd like anything for Christmas? I already got the one thing she suggested (candle) and put it in a stocking, but don't know if I should add anything else. It would be a small token gift too, and I'm considering this too because she is a higher-up in another department I work with on a regular basis. Also, I've decided against lotto tickets... too impersonal. A gift certificate to your local mall. That way they can get whatever they want. I'm from small town, USA, so they no malls. I have found something that will work, as I have several of them. They're Wilson bell ornaments. (Who knew a cake decorating company would sell those over decorations?
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Dec 20, 2007 10:07:02 GMT -5
Does anyone have an idea for what else I could give a co-worker who says that they'd like anything for Christmas? I already got the one thing she suggested (candle) and put it in a stocking, but don't know if I should add anything else. It would be a small token gift too, and I'm considering this too because she is a higher-up in another department I work with on a regular basis. Also, I've decided against lotto tickets... too impersonal. A higher-up? Get her some scented chapstick to give you when you kiss her keyster like this. I know you already have an answer, but why not get her something that is very personalized and fun...even though it might be out of the price range: www.uncommongoods.com/item/item.jsp?itemId=14135&gclid=CL3PkeiRt5ACFQKHPAodz0YUNQ
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Post by MelMac on Dec 20, 2007 13:36:44 GMT -5
Does anyone have an idea for what else I could give a co-worker who says that they'd like anything for Christmas? I already got the one thing she suggested (candle) and put it in a stocking, but don't know if I should add anything else. It would be a small token gift too, and I'm considering this too because she is a higher-up in another department I work with on a regular basis. Also, I've decided against lotto tickets... too impersonal. A higher-up? Get her some scented chapstick to give you when you kiss her keyster like this. I know you already have an answer, but why not get her something that is very personalized and fun...even though it might be out of the price range: www.uncommongoods.com/item/item.jsp?itemId=14135&gclid=CL3PkeiRt5ACFQKHPAodz0YUNQ on the suggestion. Ended up getting her that Wilton angel bell, and she loved it as well as the candle and stocking. That works just as well... make the higher up in the other department happy.
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Post by MyTatuo on Dec 20, 2007 13:45:59 GMT -5
Never seen that site before. I especially like the solar-powered messenger bag and the elertroluminescent watch. Too bad I'm supposed to shop for others, however....
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Post by HoudiniDerek on Dec 20, 2007 13:52:44 GMT -5
Now you know for next year, MyTatuo. And Mel, there is no better way to suck up than to get them something they will use YEAR-round.
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Post by MelMac on Dec 20, 2007 14:26:06 GMT -5
Candle's year round... why people burn them in summer though I will never know.
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