Valet Shop: I went to pick up my car from the valet and was expecting to pay about $15. Instead, the valet said that he parked it in a VIP spot and that he didn't need to charge me. I pointed at the rates sign and he admitted that he was supposed to charge me, but wouldn't. As I got into my vehicle, he held his hand out for a tip...
Valet Shop: I handed the cashier the amount I owed him. He went around the corner to the cash register (which I could not see) and brought back change. As he did, he told me that the change was the perfect amount for a tip.... I then asked for a receipt. He complained about the cash register being broken and that it was a nuisance to hand write receipts.
Bar: The bartender did not give any cash-paying customers a check. Instead, he verbally gave the prices - which seemed rather steep. He also did not provide receipts, so patrons tended to pay the high price and leave cash tips. When I requested a receipt for the food I ordered (there was no check), I noticed that the prince had included an 18% gratuity - which turned out to be added to all orders. So, patrons were being charged an 18% gratuity and then leaving tips, unaware that they were double-tipping.
Apartment shop: Talking to the target and trying to make an appointment during what I know to be his office hours (provided by the client). How about 4:00PM Friday? "No, I have another meeting." How about 5:00? "No, I have a different tour." How about Saturday morning? "No, I have a staff meeting all morning." How about Saturday afternoon, "No, I have a community social." When can you meet? "I don't know." If you have vacancies, there must be some way to come by and take a tour? "How about Tuesday next week at 5:00?" Agreed.... I arrive at 4:50 and see a sign on the door, "Sorry we missed you. We will return at 6:00."
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