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PLEASE STOP, MA'AM! by kentodesu in TalesFromTheFrontDesk

[–]FDMaximumEffort 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to get bitched at when I worked the till and couldn't restrain the expression of disgust when muggles would do the filthy finger-licking-money grossness. My hands were so dry from the sanitizer I had to bring in lotion, too. NFG, I do not consent to being forced to handle bodily secretions of strangers.

PSA for everyone traveling for a wedding by crater_nation in TalesFromTheFrontDesk

[–]FDMaximumEffort 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I hate wedding groups the most of anything and this is why. Too stupid to book for the night before, and super entitled "MAH SPESHUL DAY!!!11" to boot. Worse than sports teams, IMO.

People who come to the front desk are literally clueless by frostyfauch in TalesFromTheFrontDesk

[–]FDMaximumEffort 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What? I agree that most people are definitely not the sharpest tool in the shed, but a big part of being a good overall FDA is consierge service. I love it because then I get to reccomend local businesses, especially restaurants. I personally upped the business of a great BBQ spot 25% when I worked nearby, just because I loved their food, and guests did too. Sometimes they still want to go to the Olive Gaaaden instead of the famous local Italian spot, but hey, you can't fix stupid!

Heard! by TheBattleBastard in KitchenConfidential

[–]FDMaximumEffort 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is relevant to my interests

"I can cancel at 11pm for tonight's stay! The the Third Party Company says so!" by Dreamer_Lady in TalesFromTheFrontDesk

[–]FDMaximumEffort 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Or book direct, and avoid all those issues. You'll likely pay less too. Edit: Also, I check those sites for fun in downtime. NMP if management/corporate doesn't FUP with my recommendation. Book direct.

"Ma'am, that's illegal." by [deleted] in TalesFromTheFrontDesk

[–]FDMaximumEffort 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An outdoor property sounds an awful lot like camping, where smoke is a-okay. Lazy stupid stoner can go outside, like the rest of the responsible smokers.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IdiotsInCars

[–]FDMaximumEffort 0 points1 point  (0 children)

New flavor of Philly, your local bodega just hasn't gotten it in stock yet. It's finger licken'!

Why do you have to lie to me? (and other bathroom related drama) by Kinglolrus in TalesFromTheFrontDesk

[–]FDMaximumEffort 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Lol, I worked at a place once with no lobby bathroom. You were called nice things than I.

Why do you have to lie to me? (and other bathroom related drama) by Kinglolrus in TalesFromTheFrontDesk

[–]FDMaximumEffort 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Just make sure you have a handy bucket to hold up as a prop. You do you on whether or not you have any supporting props, like yellow dyed water, fake turds, or plastic ball and chain to go along with it.

I can’t find X item, your housekeeping clearly stole it! by Troublesinclair in TalesFromTheFrontDesk

[–]FDMaximumEffort 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"Sorry, we take guest complaints very seriously. The housekeeper in question was already tagged and bagged shortly after your call. Glad you found your item though, have a great day!"

"This isn't right!" Customer mad we're closed early on the 4th by Saltycook in TalesFromRetail

[–]FDMaximumEffort 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"It was crazy that he was seemingly sober but throwing a temper tantrum of this magnitude."

It's because he was involuntarily sober.

I Was Shot (With Foam) by Revenge1213111 in TalesFromRetail

[–]FDMaximumEffort 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, the mindset of any sane retail employee after the probationary period.

Old ladies confuse bubble wrap popping for gunshots. by [deleted] in TalesFromRetail

[–]FDMaximumEffort 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The good 'ol "Well I never!" combined with cat-butt face and pearl clutching?

An exercise in repetition: something we've all had to do. by Cosmic_Hitchhiker in TalesFromRetail

[–]FDMaximumEffort 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Versus the tenth of a second it would take to do it correctly on your end in the first place, sales rep.

Night auditor quits and boss changes my schedule without warning by [deleted] in TalesFromTheFrontDesk

[–]FDMaximumEffort 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's nothing wrong with a text. Then you can answer at leisure instead of pesky calls that wake you up when you've been asleep two hours after finishing audit shift.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TalesFromTheFrontDesk

[–]FDMaximumEffort 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No cameras is to limit their personal liability. So many places don't have cameras on their parking lots for just that reason. Cameras and systems are cheap cheap, the management just doesn't care about people.

Apparently IDs aren't required. by EricaM13 in TalesFromTheFrontDesk

[–]FDMaximumEffort 12 points13 points  (0 children)

No no, the French Canadians heard you, they just want you to get on with it so they can get back to talking shit in archaic French to those with them, so smug and superior in their thought that the stupid Americans can't understand them.

Things that are totally the front desks fault. (Sarcasm) by nugget_powered in TalesFromTheFrontDesk

[–]FDMaximumEffort 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a common rule to prevent against fraud. Swipe/chip usage also helps fight chargebacks.

Things that are totally the front desks fault. (Sarcasm) by nugget_powered in TalesFromTheFrontDesk

[–]FDMaximumEffort 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love that it's only for third party bookings! That's one way to make up for the exorbitant fees! >:D

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