Quote from: CleanClear on November 04, 2025, 08:59:22 pm

Quote from: Splash and dash on November 04, 2025, 01:11:29 pm

Personally don’t agree with tipping , we especially should not need to worry about them if you are reliant on tips then you are doing something very wrong , if ones choose to give a tip that’s up to them but we would never drop any hints , if a tradesman did that to me he certainly wouldn’t be getting one . Any tips we get the staff have  and ime more than happy with that .

Are you JW ?

No just don’t agree with dropping unsubtle hints about tips , if someone did  that to me it would be the last time they ever did work for me . We charge a reasonable price for  what we do and don’t expect a tip but if customers want to that’s up to them .

Personally don’t agree with tipping , we especially should not need to worry about them if you are reliant on tips then you are doing something very wrong , if ones choose to give a tip that’s up to them but we would never drop any hints , if a tradesman did that to me he certainly wouldn’t be getting one . Any tips we get the staff have  and ime more than happy with that .

Quote from: Stoots on November 04, 2025, 08:54:54 pm

I know a fair bit about about nutrition but im just not interest in eating healthy really, i will when im in one of my going to the gym phases but when im not going to gym i dont see the point.

I just like junk i guess and given im not obese i dont really worry about it

This is what I dont understand about guys that go to the gym periodically.

Consistency gives the greatest results over a long period of time(at least 5 years IMO). You don't even need to go that often. 2 or 3 times per week of strength training for an hour each session coupled with a good diet 80% of the time makes for unbelievable results. You also feel better,look better and have a better attitude to work/life,etc.

So many people are looking for shortcuts or a special training regime. There simply aren't any.

Quote from: mac74 on November 05, 2025, 01:20:15 am

If it was me, i would apologise for leaving the gate open (if i did?) even if the guy is a pr..k.  I would be firm and explain it could have been the wind as its never happened before! I would then say its a shame to lose you after you being on with me for 10 yrs, but if you change your mind just give me a shout. However there is always the chance he just wants to cancel and is using that as a excuse?
OR
If you just don't like the fella,  or the situation, then convince him that there is nothing around the back worth robbing anyway  , and then just F it off.
But by the sound of him, anticipate he will probably slag u to the other neighbours anyhow?  Good Luck

Quote from: AuRavelling79 on November 02, 2025, 09:36:44 am

Quote from: jay moley on November 01, 2025, 02:38:24 pm

Just had a text from a customer asking to cancel as I left his side gate open.

He said: "Just found my side gate open wide. Can I exclude you and look for alternatives?"

Normally go through his garage if he is home but every now and then through the side gate. Thing is the padlock is always open (he doesn't unlock it each time). So anyone could gain access if they wanted to. Every time I go through there I close it but must have forgot this time.

Here's the classic. I've been cleaning his  windows for 10 years without any problems!

Not sure whether to save it or just say yes you can cancel thanks for your past business. Only thing in his favour is that it is my mistake but the pettiness of it makes me think stick it mate.

Price is good for the time it takes.

Ironically his neighbour came up to me on the day of the clean and I got him for £40 regular, this customer is £33.



Thoughts?

"Hi customer,  I hope you and your family are keeping well.

Are you asking my permission to cancel my services because you believe I left your always unlocked gate open once in ten years?

Please advise as soon as reasonably practicable if so as I have a small waiting list of customers that I can select from to take your place.

With best wishes"

Really? 🤔