Keep the customer satisfied

[Urban Ranger]

Originally posted by DanS
Kenobi doesn't have the extra $5. Otherwise, he would have been happy to be able to use up the full $100 gift card. Rather, he was embarrased about the fact that he didn't have enough money and got angry, no matter that not having enough money is no shame. He then blamed the salesdroid for his unwarranted anger, as if the salesdroid can fix Kenobi's situation.

I am not sure if that's the root of his anger, but she could always loan him five bucks

[DanS]

This situation doesn't have a solution. Stop trying to find it. Rather, you either sympathize with him or ridicule him. He's acting like he has a vagina.

[molly bloom]

Originally posted by Urban Ranger


I am not sure if that's the root of his anger, but she could always loan him five bucks

He could always branch out into a new line of work-

'Obi Gyn, R.C. Gigolo- Nun Better' .

[alva]

Originally posted by Colon
In Belgium shoes would usually be advertised including tax (VAT).

That said, I think Kenobi is whining.

I don't think I've ever seen anything being advertised/sold* pre VAT/tax, not sure if it's even legal.

* except for specialised stores (airports etc.)

[molly bloom]

Originally posted by alva


I don't think I've ever seen anything being advertised/sold* pre VAT/tax, not sure if it's even legal.

* except for specialised stores (airports etc.)

Depending on the goods (white goods, electrical goods, et cetera) and on the outlet (shops selling electronics on Tottenham Court Road) you can get discounts for cash (effectively they swallow the cost of the V.A.T. for a quick sale) .

[Colonâ„¢]

Originally posted by DanS
This situation doesn't have a solution. Stop trying to find it. Rather, you either sympathize with him or ridicule him. He's acting like he has a vagina.

WTF is acting like a vagina supposed to mean? Can you act like a penis too?

[DanS]

Comprehension issues. He's acting like he has a vagina -- i.e., he's acting like a girl, and is trying to get his girlfriends to sympathize with him. He's not looking for a solution to this situation, as any guy on Poly will be trying to offer him.

[Kontiki]

Originally posted by Urban Ranger


Isn't there a GST at 7%?

Should I post a response to this for the third time, plus what nye said, for those not capable of reading the first few explanations?

[Wezil]

Originally posted by molly bloom
Obi Gyn should move to Scotland- they'd appreciate and recognise his brand of tightness there.

Why not just call him a Jew? Just as offensive a stereotype.

[Boris Godunov]

No less offensive than DanS's sexism, alas.

[SpencerH]

Originally posted by DanS
This situation doesn't have a solution. Stop trying to find it. Rather, you either sympathize with him or ridicule him. He's acting like he has a vagina.

for the political incorrectness (and the accuracy) of the comment

How the **** does anyone living in Canada think an advertised price includes taxes? Gimme a break!

[KrazyHorse]

I have never in my life assumed anything included taxes except booze at the SAQ and gasoline....

[rah]

Originally posted by Ben Kenobi
Well, see how you feel when the shoes come to 102.69 after tax, and all you have on you is the gift card for 100 dollars.

Actually this type of thing has happened to me a few times. (except I had the extra money on me)
And MOST of the time, the cashier will just waive the extra amount as long as it's not more than a few dollars.

This is usually done because;
I'm a good customer or
I've treated them like a human being and not a salesdroid or
It's the first time in the store and they want me to come back.

Sometimes it pays not to get beligerent.
It costs nothing to be nice and it usually pays off in the long run.

[chequita guevara]

Originally posted by Boris Godunov
The gift card haggling was silly, too.

Not really. In better stores, you can haggle on price somewhat.

[Kontiki]

Originally posted by chegitz guevara


Not really. In better stores, you can haggle on price somewhat.