Things that are pissing you off. - Page 2905

Originally Posted by zissou 

I made something for a guy two years ago, and part of it recently broke. I offered to send a replacement part at absolutely no cost, which he accepted. Now, he buys something else (we're talking $24 here) and asks for a discount because the other one broke. I'm thinking of offering him the choice of a discount or the free replacement part.

Originally Posted by zissou 

I made something for a guy two years ago, and part of it recently broke. I offered to send a replacement part at absolutely no cost, which he accepted. Now, he buys something else (we're talking $24 here) and asks for a discount because the other one broke. I'm thinking of offering him the choice of a discount or the free replacement part.

Originally Posted by zissou 

I made something for a guy two years ago, and part of it recently broke. I offered to send a replacement part at absolutely no cost, which he accepted. Now, he buys something else (we're talking $24 here) and asks for a discount because the other one broke. I'm thinking of offering him the choice of a discount or the free replacement part.

Originally Posted by harvey_birdman 

That's absolutely fair.

Originally Posted by in stitches 

with your avatar.

Originally Posted by stupendous 

Not sure How to feel about this that I saw on the net as a description for boot trees:

Quote:
The ........... Shoetree is intended for European-made shoes and features a "European" last style. Because these are crafted in France, instead of Asia, the finishing and consistency between pairs is incredible.
Unquote

I think that it is clear that the English, the Italians and the French have been making shoes, at least the shoes coveted and purchased by SF members, for much longer than Asians. But isn't there some other way to espouse the quality of something, without appearing to, albeit subtly, putting down something else?

I'm generally not so bothered about PC-ness but, regarding the above, am not sure.

And what about the excellent Japanese shoemakers out there?

What do y'all fellas think?

Originally Posted by in stitches 

turns out, today my boss wants to test my streak of not punching people in the face. we get along well, but days where gets bored are no bueno. he should find an online forum or something, not SF of course.

Originally Posted by harvey_birdman 

I've found more and more that if you just offer cabbies cash up front they won't turn the meter on at all. Of course this requires you to know that trip A to B would normally cost $25 so you offer a double sawbuck up front and they'll jump at it.

Originally Posted by zissou 

I made something for a guy two years ago, and part of it recently broke. I offered to send a replacement part at absolutely no cost, which he accepted. Now, he buys something else (we're talking $24 here) and asks for a discount because the other one broke. I'm thinking of offering him the choice of a discount or the free replacement part.

Originally Posted by acidboy 

^ damn that's insane!

what if he IS here? and what if HE is one of us?
++++
our company just bought out our competitor's assets since they closed down end of last year. now it looks like I'm gonna spend days commuting between their danky dirty grimy workplace and my nice comfortable room to oversee the removal and transfer of their machines for the next week or so.

Originally Posted by Blackhood 

Just a it's time to leave for the office I need a massive shit. Two options:

1) use the bathroom here and have an enjoyable commute, but be late for work.

2) out in a plug until I reach the office and then start the day with some relaxation.

I think the way you would answer that question tells you a lot about your job.

Originally Posted by Douglas 

I know quite a few people in your faction, and while part of me appreciates the gentility, I have to admit I say "no problem" virtually all the time, because the two are fairly much interchangeable in my mind. I think most of the world has gone that way.

Originally Posted by zissou 

I made something for a guy two years ago, and part of it recently broke. I offered to send a replacement part at absolutely no cost, which he accepted. Now, he buys something else (we're talking $24 here) and asks for a discount because the other one broke. I'm thinking of offering him the choice of a discount or the free replacement part.