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GS CLEANING SERVICES UK

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I know i shouldnt , but i do
« on: December 18, 2012, 10:33:26 pm »
Hi , guyz

             I dont have a massive round , but its building up (slowly) but ive been giving out Christmas cards to the ones i do have (been posting if theyre not in) , now , start off the day , was doing quite well on the old tip situation £5s or the odd £10 , was quite happy , even singing to myself , but as the day passed , i was getting less tip , then some , even nothing , so by the end of day i was quite ped off , i know i shouldnt , but i did , i gave the chrimbo card BEFORE they went in for money so no excuse lol , am i just being a miserable barsteward are you the same
Mark
GS CLEANING SERVICES UK

d s windowcleaning

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Re: I know i shouldnt , but i do
« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2012, 10:41:26 pm »
If anyone is going to give a tip they will , at the end of the day you are there to do the work for price that was agreed , it sounds like you are expecting to be tipped .
where theres muck theres money

R.C Property

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Re: I know i shouldnt , but i do
« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2012, 10:42:53 pm »
Being tipped is just a bound, if I get one I'm happy, if I don't I'm still happy. You don't tip the check out girl at tescos! Lol

GS CLEANING SERVICES UK

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Re: I know i shouldnt , but i do
« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2012, 10:47:34 pm »
Yeah , like i said , i shouldnt expect anything , but after getting a few nice tips , i started to think how much i could go home with lol ..............more-fool me , still never mind , thers always tomorrow .
Mark
GS CLEANING SERVICES UK

R.C Property

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Re: I know i shouldnt , but i do
« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2012, 11:05:05 pm »
Yer I know what you mean, I had a few £10 £5 few quid bottle of red. Nice when it happens, shows they appreciate what you do for them!

John pearce

Re: I know i shouldnt , but i do
« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2012, 11:35:21 pm »
Ive done some calls since 1989, never had a tip,  some do , some don't     .j.

dave0123

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Re: I know i shouldnt , but i do
« Reply #6 on: December 18, 2012, 11:49:38 pm »
am not botherd if i get a tip or not.. just want the money am due and il be more than happy.


the other day i got 2 tips within the hour from 2 houses lol! 15 quids worth was great  ;D
Dave.

Mike #1

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Re: I know i shouldnt , but i do
« Reply #7 on: December 19, 2012, 04:38:31 am »
Got a nicely wrapped present from a custy yesterday thought it was a box of chocolates when i first saw it not sure now will have to wait till xmas to open it and find out  ;D ;D ;D. . Mike

dave f

Re: I know i shouldnt , but i do
« Reply #8 on: December 19, 2012, 06:44:08 am »
seems imo your oversensative what you gonna do when they owe you money or leave the gate locked ive had custy give me tips on a regular bassis but not this year dont worrie me in the slightest

rycalshaw

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Re: I know i shouldnt , but i do
« Reply #9 on: December 19, 2012, 07:26:41 am »
if i get a tip thats great ,but we have no right to expect them,we are getting paid for doing the agreed work, do you tip your postie, lets face it he comes everyday, you only turn up once a month.. :)

G Griffin

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Re: I know i shouldnt , but i do
« Reply #10 on: December 19, 2012, 07:42:19 am »
It's not always about getting money; it's nice to be appreciated.
A card or a few words means something, as well.
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rycalshaw

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Re: I know i shouldnt , but i do
« Reply #11 on: December 19, 2012, 01:45:37 pm »
thats true griffin,it really puts a spring in your step when someone tells you that you do a great job, and if their telling you they are probably telling other people too and you can,t buy that...

robbo333

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Re: I know i shouldnt , but i do
« Reply #12 on: December 19, 2012, 02:06:40 pm »
Got a bottle of wine yesterday from a second clean. I couldn't believe it. People just don't have the money for tips at the moment. I am happy for a cuppa tea, maybe a buscuit and a smile, that'll do me.  ;D
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Johnny B

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Re: I know i shouldnt , but i do
« Reply #13 on: December 19, 2012, 06:38:39 pm »
I am grateful to have the work and to be paid the asking rate for it. Anything extra is a bonus, and whilst always very much appreciated, is never taken for granted or expected.

John
Being diplomatic is being able to tell someone to go to hell in such a way that they look forward to the trip.

SPE

Re: I know i shouldnt , but i do
« Reply #14 on: December 19, 2012, 10:15:57 pm »
I have a few who always give something at xmas, booze chocs etc. or a few quid extra.
To be honest, I've always felt a bit guilty at not even having a card for them.
With this in mind I made a few of my own calenders this year, they fit in a cd jewel case that flips over to make a stand on a desktop. Always have one in my pocket when I knock, if I'm tipped they get a gift !
But agreed, its not to be expected, but a nice bonus when it is.
Simon