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Why? Because I work at a W and therefore, despite earning a meager living for a major city I'm too hip to help the likes of a customer. I must instead dedicate my time to proving how much power I have and making the customer respect me because with me, nothing is possible. That and making snarky comments behind the customer's back, despite them being able to hear me.

I'm guessing you had a bad experience at a W? ;)

Phudnik

Nov 18, 2009 9:22 am

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Originally Posted by colpuck (Post 12840782)

ukranian actually.

не можно

windwalker

Nov 18, 2009 9:23 am

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Originally Posted by belynch (Post 12840278)

... It's the quiet one in the corner with the subtle smirk that's the :-:.

Since you're in the song mood.
I do believe Crosby Stills and Nash Summed it up nicely-

"Take a look around you, tell me what you see
A girl who thinks she's ordinary lookin' she has got the key.
If you can get close enough to look into her eyes
There's something special right between the bitterness she hides.

And you're fair game,
You'll never know what she'll decide, you're fair game,
Just relax, enjoy the ride.

The ones you never notice are the ones you have to watch.
She's pleasant and she's friendly while she's looking at your crotch.
Try your hand at conversation, gossip is a lie,
And sure enough she'll take you home and make you wanna die.

And you're fair game,
You'll never know what she'll decide, you're fair game,
Just relax, enjoy the ride."

or as Mick And Keith said, "Find a Girl with far away eyes"

fozz	Nov 18, 2009 9:25 am

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Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 12840607)

Interesting, but a mid-January connection through DTW and ORD is just asking for Fail.

VDB opportunity. :D

But the fare is good through March and I'm considering grabbing one at that price.

fozz	Nov 18, 2009 9:26 am

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Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 12840722)

Tampon Run is dead. :eek:

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

At least it lasted us, what? A year? :D

Anglo Large Clawed Otter

Nov 18, 2009 9:29 am

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Originally Posted by Mackieman (Post 12840871)

Stuff like that makes me put away my SPG status match from Marriott paperwork.

ETA: Also, good luck Mike!

It's more comical than anything. I mean, I don't really rely on staff at hotels for much, anyways. Not all Ws are like that, either (W Foshay, Minneapolis has excellent staff working the desk). The great upgrades and good variety of brands keeps me coming back to SPG.

belynch

Nov 18, 2009 9:30 am

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Originally Posted by sdm1130 (Post 12840877)

I'm guessing you had a bad experience at a W?

Nope. Having worked in high-end hotels through college where service and "customer is king" were drilled into me repeatedly it's astounding that I can pay $400/night for a room and be treated like an inconvenience.

Sure, the style is nice and there's a perceived brand value that maybe, after enough drinks, I'd like to self-ID with, but hospitality is a service industry first and foremost. I don't care how nice / trendy / luxurious the room is if you make the guest feel like a piece of dirt you're not going to be as successful as you can be.

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Originally Posted by windwalker (Post 12840894)

Since you're in the song mood.
I do believe Crosby Stills and Nash Summed it up nicely

Good call. :-:@:-):-:

windwalker

Nov 18, 2009 9:31 am

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Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 12840722)

Tampon Run is dead. :eek:

Taps is played
http://www.ci.manhattan-beach.ca.us/...x?imageid=2225

Anglo Large Clawed Otter

Nov 18, 2009 9:34 am

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Originally Posted by fozz (Post 12840913)

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

At least it lasted us, what? A year? :D

I think even longer than that. The version of the fare that let you route onto PS F was around for months. :D

Mackieman

Nov 18, 2009 9:35 am

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Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 12840929)

I suppose that is true, and I've certainly had my fair share of incompetent or otherwise extremely unhelpful front desk staff at a myriad of Marriott properties. I think it's a comment more of the state of the service industry rather than a corporate attitude, at least in most locations.

belynch

Nov 18, 2009 9:38 am

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Originally Posted by Mackieman (Post 12840975)

I think it's a comment more of the state of the service industry rather than a corporate attitude, at least in most locations.

The notable exception to that is Hyatt. Because the vast majority of their properties are corporate owned (not franchised) they have very strict corporate standards, and a strong service culture that are actually adhered to.

That, and they hire people based on personality and have some stellar bennies. :-:

icurhere2

Nov 18, 2009 9:40 am

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Originally Posted by baglady (Post 12839054)

I am finally eligible to get the H1N1 shot. Of course, I missed my window of opportunity today; but come Friday, I am golden. Unless I get the thing before then.

I was only eligible for the Live H1N1 (FluMist) but took the opportunity.

rolov

Nov 18, 2009 9:40 am

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Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 12840722)

Tampon Run is dead. :eek:

I was going to tell you that last night when you posted, I could not pull it up on EF :eek:

icurhere2

Nov 18, 2009 9:41 am

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Originally Posted by colpuck (Post 12840025)

So I decided to route JFK-MSP-SEA, thinking I would get more miles. I did, 6 more.

Plus one more possibility for a VDB.

icurhere2

Nov 18, 2009 9:42 am

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Originally Posted by windwalker (Post 12840102)

and how many servings did you have?????

Enough - if you had hung around you would have seen.

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