@dmtmiller21 wrote:
I am absolutely livid about a bad MForce experience with a (FF) shop. So be careful if you take any of these. The shop notes clearly state that shoppers are NOT TO ACCEPT a L size drink even if offered for free. At my recent shop the server said that they only had L and no M. So I told them I didn't want the drink. Then they apparently took some time seeing to it that they gave me a M rather than no drink at all. My shop was marked "Invalid" with no payment, stating that I should have accepted the L if that's the only size they had. Clearly their shop notes are misleading, and I am disappointed in the company's refusal to pay me. Because they refuse to budge I am chalking this up to a bad experience and will no longer take their (FF) shops...but wanted to warn other shoppers out there to "beware."
@jay225 wrote:
(Referring to Isaiah) . . .
is it really necessary for you to always be so condescending? you're easily the biggest (inappropriate name removed by Mod) on the forum.
One can be financially challenged and still attempt to make healthier lifestyle choices. Instead of joining a gym, put on some sneakers and go for a brisk walk outside. Besides the cost of the sneakers, walking is free.@arkndove wrote:
You obviously can afford to be picky then, not everyone can.
@LisaSTL wrote:
Mary, I was just so shocked it wasn't me who was the most condescending (inappropriate name removed by mod).
Yes, edited twice because my tablet is not playing nice tonight.
@LisaSTL wrote:
Mary, I was just so shocked it wasn't me who was the most condescending (inappropriate name removed by mod).
@AustinMom wrote:
I'm envious of those who can do these fast food shops for $50. An over abundance of shoppers here keeps bonuses way down. Since arkndove only takes a bite or two, I doubt he is tremendously damaging his health or his waistline.
I would not abort the shop. You can't get fries if they have no fries... I would do the shop. If for some reason it was invalidated, I would "then" abort future shops with no fries in the building or ask the scheduler what to do if fries are not at the location.@spaztck wrote:
You MUST receive your three items.....if they were ever out of something (like fries), I think I would abort the shop, call and/or reschedule.
@MDavisnowell wrote:
PCBrian, I can't think why you and Lisa weren't included. Seems like an error to me. It's hurtful when people don't appreciate our special talents, isn't it? Oops, there's another contraction. You may have noticed I use those all the time. I've made a point of it since I was informed very early on that the professional mystery shopper never uses contractions. ...[Content Removed]... . . .
@CaliGirl925 wrote:
@MDavisnowell wrote:
PCBrian, I can't think why you and Lisa weren't included. Seems like an error to me. It's hurtful when people don't appreciate our special talents, isn't it? Oops, there's another contraction. You may have noticed I use those all the time. I've made a point of it since I was informed very early on that the professional mystery shopper never uses contractions. ...[Content Removed]... . . .
Wha--? Did I miss someone claiming that the use of contractions isn't proper grammar? That's ridiculous!
@parkcitybrian wrote:
Yep...many editors feel that the use of contractions is not using proper grammar. That may be true (I'm a psychologist and not an English teacher) but, imho, it's (here is a good example of what I'm about to point out) it is cumbersome, unwieldy and just sounds stupid. Nitpicking, anyone? I feel that downgrading reports due to the use of contractions is just another reason for editors to prove to the MSCs that employ them that they are doing their job(s) and god forbid awarding too many 10's?
@CaliGirl925 wrote:
@parkcitybrian wrote:
Yep...many editors feel that the use of contractions is not using proper grammar. That may be true (I'm a psychologist and not an English teacher) but, imho, it's (here is a good example of what I'm about to point out) it is cumbersome, unwieldy and just sounds stupid. Nitpicking, anyone? I feel that downgrading reports due to the use of contractions is just another reason for editors to prove to the MSCs that employ them that they are doing their job(s) and god forbid awarding too many 10's?
That's silly! I wasn't an English Major (English minor, though, does that count?), but I've always heard the rule that in professional business writing, you use contractions if to not do so makes the sentence sound more stilted and awkward than with them.
Team Contractions!!
@Flash wrote:
I must admit that I will do one of these only when it is inside a discount store so there is no possibility of doing a drive thru. The pay is the same, only the reimbursement differs because you buy only one meal.
@UT Shopper wrote:
I am hesitant to give any bad marks on any shop for fear of retribution from my MSC.
@MSNinja wrote:
@UT Shopper wrote:
I am hesitant to give any bad marks on any shop for fear of retribution from my MSC.
That is wrong attitude. You need to tell what actually happened.