Our Fire Dept and E squad go door to door..but not first thing in the morning They post signs in town letting everyone know the week they will be out..so I am always ready for them. No one else but themWho goes door to door for donations anymore??? Besides the rudeness of doing that to a b&b, I just wouldn't trust that they were official collectors.
Lately, when I get a solicitation phone call in the morning, I've been having a little fun with them...Especially if they are targeting our industry. I ask them if they know we're a bed and breakfast, then I'll ask them what time is it. At that point, they hang up on me. For some odd reason, I get a kick out of that!.
No, absolutely no idea. They probably didn't even think about it. Just patted themselves on the back for getting such an early start on their day of fund raising.Madeleine said:Do they GET what a B&B does?
No, absolutely no idea. They probably didn't even think about it. Just patted themselves on the back for getting such an early start on their day of fund raising.Madeleine said:Do they GET what a B&B does?
Glad you didn't punch them..
DH answered the door. He was in the kitchen cleaning up at the time. I was on my way to get the door. He said to them that they should talk to me. They looked at me and all hope sank. They said, 'YOU'RE the owner???' Yeah, sweetheart, me, not the guy you were going to sweet talk. ;-)Arkansawyer said:No, absolutely no idea. They probably didn't even think about it. Just patted themselves on the back for getting such an early start on their day of fund raising.Madeleine said:Do they GET what a B&B does?
Glad you didn't punch them.
I had someone show up at 9am today... PEOPLE PEOPLE! But I have to admit, YES THEY CAUGHT ME HOME. hahaNo, absolutely no idea. They probably didn't even think about it. Just patted themselves on the back for getting such an early start on their day of fund raising.Madeleine said:Do they GET what a B&B does?
Glad you didn't punch them..DH answered the door. He was in the kitchen cleaning up at the time. I was on my way to get the door. He said to them that they should talk to me. They looked at me and all hope sank. They said, 'YOU'RE the owner???' Yeah, sweetheart, me, not the guy you were going to sweet talk. ;-)Arkansawyer said:No, absolutely no idea. They probably didn't even think about it. Just patted themselves on the back for getting such an early start on their day of fund raising.Madeleine said:Do they GET what a B&B does?
Glad you didn't punch them.
.
Had a guest book online a few weeks ago for today and wanted to check in at 10:00 a.m. Called him and spoke to him not once, but twice about check in time. Guess what? He was here at 10:30. Sheesh, this has not been my week..
When they deliberately do that, knowing you've spoken to them, even tho I am trying to NOT think I have to change people's poor behavior, I would have to turn them away. Even, no especially, if we had no guests the night before. That's MY time buddy! You want MY time, you pay for it.Country Girl said:Had a guest book online a few weeks ago for today and wanted to check in at 10:00 a.m. Called him and spoke to him not once, but twice about check in time. Guess what? He was here at 10:30. Sheesh, this has not been my week.
Had a guest book online a few weeks ago for today and wanted to check in at 10:00 a.m. Called him and spoke to him not once, but twice about check in time. Guess what? He was here at 10:30. Sheesh, this has not been my week..When they deliberately do that, knowing you've spoken to them, even tho I am trying to NOT think I have to change people's poor behavior, I would have to turn them away. Even, no especially, if we had no guests the night before. That's MY time buddy! You want MY time, you pay for it.Country Girl said:Had a guest book online a few weeks ago for today and wanted to check in at 10:00 a.m. Called him and spoke to him not once, but twice about check in time. Guess what? He was here at 10:30. Sheesh, this has not been my week.
Maybe we should all have the mantra for early check-ins that if you must be here THAT early, book the night before.
It's just rude.
.
Amen!!!Madeleine said:When they deliberately do that, knowing you've spoken to them, even tho I am trying to NOT think I have to change people's poor behavior, I would have to turn them away. Even, no especially, if we had no guests the night before. That's MY time buddy! You want MY time, you pay for it.Country Girl said:Had a guest book online a few weeks ago for today and wanted to check in at 10:00 a.m. Called him and spoke to him not once, but twice about check in time. Guess what? He was here at 10:30. Sheesh, this has not been my week.
Maybe we should all have the mantra for early check-ins that if you must be here THAT early, book the night before.
It's just rude.
In the same vein but from a vendor...they called earlier and left a message. They emailed and told me they would be calling next week to discuss their program. I emailed back, explained I had spoken with someone already and gave a concise reason why we were not interested.
Got a response back saying my reasons for not wanting their program were exactly what they wanted to talk with me about. They could MAKE my guests opt in. Even tho I cannot seem to do that on my own. They could! They know how to make old people use the internet! From their office!
I replied back no thanks.
Last email just arrived saying they would be calling me on Tuesday at 1 PM unless there was a better time..
Yes, please call me at a better time. NEVER!!!Madeleine said:In the same vein but from a vendor...they called earlier and left a message. They emailed and told me they would be calling next week to discuss their program. I emailed back, explained I had spoken with someone already and gave a concise reason why we were not interested.
Got a response back saying my reasons for not wanting their program were exactly what they wanted to talk with me about. They could MAKE my guests opt in. Even tho I cannot seem to do that on my own. They could! They know how to make old people use the internet! From their office!
I replied back no thanks.
Last email just arrived saying they would be calling me on Tuesday at 1 PM unless there was a better time.
Seriously? They imagine that they can make a sale after you told them not to call?In the same vein but from a vendor...they called earlier and left a message. They emailed and told me they would be calling next week to discuss their program. I emailed back, explained I had spoken with someone already and gave a concise reason why we were not interested.
Got a response back saying my reasons for not wanting their program were exactly what they wanted to talk with me about. They could MAKE my guests opt in. Even tho I cannot seem to do that on my own. They could! They know how to make old people use the internet! From their office!
I replied back no thanks.
Last email just arrived saying they would be calling me on Tuesday at 1 PM unless there was a better time..
Enter your email address to join:
Enter your email address to join:
Register today and take advantage of membership benefits.
Enter your email address to join: