There are certain behind-the-scenes things you might know from working in certain industries.
Such as the fact that the way you order a coffee can affect the price, to whether hotel staff actually wash the sheets (hint: some rarely do).
Read and learn, people. Read and learn.
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1. “It’s not a great idea to ask for the ‘special’ menu item on week days.”
“Chef here: Don’t order the special through the week, it’s left over from the weekend,” – stormshadow462
2. “Any fee is refundable… if you are really nice.”
“Customer service at a bank here. Any fee is refundable by any staff member if you are really nice and make my job easier. The second you are rude or demand I do something, I will make sure you never get a thing for the next 10 years.” – moun6776
3. “Don’t mess with people who handle your food.”
“As a former barista, if you treated me or anyone on staff with a bad attitude, you most certainly were given decaf espresso. I did that for three years and nobody ever noticed/complained. DON’T MESS WITH PEOPLE WHO HANDLE YOUR FOOD.” -pagelzilla (Post continues after gallery.)
4. “A smile goes a long way.”
“Front Desk Clerk at a hotel. A few things: Always ask if there are any discounts. I’m not allowed to tell you we have them until you ask. If you are a jerk to me, and want to whine and yell about the problems you are having with the room, or with the hotel in general, it’s going to get fixed a heck of a lot slower than if you are nice and polite about it. Especially if you are going to ask me to get you something that’s super up and above. A smile goes a long way. Be nice to your hotel workers!” – ravenfeathers555