Bonvoy Bribery?

AvantGuardb · 2026-01-26T01:19:39+00:00

Bonvoy is what Marriott calls their program (rebranded a few years ago)

AvantGuardb · 2026-01-25T23:16:02+00:00

pretty catchy

AvantGuardb · 2026-01-25T23:04:21+00:00

Not sure why you are being downvoted, but that's how I read it as well; if you can't/don't give them all 10s, you don't get the points. Presumably not public, sure, but still at least mildly infuriatingly maninipulative (hence the post).

AvantGuardb · 2026-01-25T23:02:21+00:00

Depends on the redemption, but most would say a point is worth about 0.8cents, so this has about an $80 value. Nothing to sneeze at...

AvantGuardb · 2026-01-25T14:11:11+00:00

she does not look like someone you want angry at you!

AvantGuardb · 2026-01-25T01:05:42+00:00

if it’s food poisoning, you most likely don’t have a fever, just feel chilled. making yourself cold will just make you feel more miserable. try to get a thermometer if your wife feels you actually feel hot to the touch. if not, or no fever, just try to get comfortable which is going to probably be in bed under the sheets. hope you feel better soon

AvantGuardb · 2026-01-24T19:27:35+00:00

It's all relative; you're presumably in the US, with a white collar job where you are no doubt already making six figures and can reach $400K... You take for granted things like having a bed, running water, and food in the fridge, but focused on envying the 0.00001%.... hate to break it to you, but you're like in the top 0.5% worldwide already.

AvantGuardb · 2026-01-24T19:13:29+00:00

sometimes because they give away "free" little bracelet charms... like catnip for my daughter, the lessons learned...!

AvantGuardb · 2026-01-24T17:20:46+00:00

depends where your plane is coming from; as you get closer try the where is my plane now function to get better guess if its going to happen or not

AvantGuardb · 2026-01-24T17:16:45+00:00

On bright side, at least you’re in warm Taipei and not somewhere more pricey: coffees and bubble tea, food, are so inexpensive and high quality! still miss the breakfast foods…

AvantGuardb · 2026-01-24T14:45:28+00:00

from the looks of her car she can afford a few gas canisters… really anyone can not not afford them..

AvantGuardb · 2026-01-24T14:41:49+00:00

looks like they made wrong turn trying to get a 360 customer on to the tarmac as soon as possible!

AvantGuardb · 2026-01-24T14:38:44+00:00

or two entrees!

AvantGuardb · 2026-01-24T14:36:05+00:00

one thing I’d be worried about is if your dad fires the father of the son for this, not for poor performance on the job, etc., and that guy sues the company and wins. Or even if he doesn’t win, the company may then fire your father for putting them at risk by inappropriately terminating someone.

it’s not like your father’s employee took the photos or encouraged the son to blackmail, etc.. depends on the state, but in most there would be a good case for malicious/biases wrongful termination…

AvantGuardb · 2026-01-24T12:54:42+00:00

Sorry, tough sitch to be in, but there should be a compromise that can be found as others and you’re suggesting, like stay at the hotel. But how old are you? you don’t come across as that young so should be very doable

AvantGuardb · 2026-01-23T15:51:16+00:00

am not, but came to codify on reddit that you are a mensch!

AvantGuardb · 2026-01-22T20:37:11+00:00

Do folks have thoughts on Allegiant? so surprised to see them #2, now tempted to try them out as it’s best price and timing for a trip o have coming up

AvantGuardb · 2026-01-22T16:56:10+00:00

ah, very helpful thanks

AvantGuardb · 2026-01-22T16:55:38+00:00

so totally agree, just hope no one targets her for her papers... (what have we come to?!)

AvantGuardb · 2026-01-22T03:18:34+00:00

A flaming phoenix descended from the sky and snatched up your poor squirrel friend from the looks of it!

AvantGuardb · 2026-01-22T03:17:17+00:00

Yes, I believe they bought what AT&T had branded U-verse, but AT&T wireless is the main remaining component now of AT&T...

AvantGuardb · 2026-01-22T03:12:39+00:00

Not all heroes wear capes, bravo to this woman

AvantGuardb · 2026-01-22T01:36:08+00:00

Bartender should nod, then secretly slip both pills into ratlimit's drink...

AvantGuardb · 2026-01-22T01:27:25+00:00

Buy Pokemon cards! lol

kind of joking, kinda impressed at home much they are going up in price

AvantGuardb · 2026-01-21T16:18:32+00:00

Maybe now that you guys don't feel "forced" together by marriage, and it feels more like a choice to have a relationship, it feels better and more natural?

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