I've Heard It All Now

jaysay · 22-11-2008, 16:00

There's me sat at my computer just before lunch when there's a knock at the door, my daughter went to see who it was and when she came in she had a big smile on her face, "its the paper lad, wishing you a Merry Christmas and wanting a tip

I just said tell him to come back in three weeks I ain't let all mi fireworks off yet

Just what is going on these days

garinda · 22-11-2008, 16:14

I think Scrooge was visited by the paper delivery boy towards the end of November, prior to the visits of the ghosts, nearer to Christmas itself.

Be prepared.

mrskitty · 22-11-2008, 16:21

Did he actually ask for a tip?

garinda · 22-11-2008, 16:31

If people cheekily ask for a tip, after giving a not particularly good service, I always tell them never to carry a brown bag whilst wearing black shoes.

Eric · 22-11-2008, 18:38

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Originally Posted by jaysay

There's me sat at my computer just before lunch when there's a knock at the door, my daughter went to see who it was and when she came in she had a big smile on her face, "its the paper lad, wishing you a Merry Christmas and wanting a tip

I just said tell him to come back in three weeks I ain't let all mi fireworks off yet

Just what is going on these days

Apart from the fact that he is a tad on the early side, I don't see a problem ... maybe he should wait until the Christmas spirit moves you, or at least gets you a little wobbly

panther · 22-11-2008, 18:46

Maybe hes quitting so he's gonna get his tips while he can

I remember when my brother used to get tips during his paper round years ago, he didnt need to ask then they just gave it

glasgow guy · 23-11-2008, 01:55

the best tip is never to eat yellow snow...thats the one tip I have always remembered..

lancsdave · 23-11-2008, 10:24

The one's that used to get me were the ones who delivered the free newspapers and then came round for tips. I never wanted the junk so why should I tip anyone for delivering it

jaysay · 23-11-2008, 10:53

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Originally Posted by mrskitty

Did he actually ask for a tip?

Yes he did MK, the thing is he's not a bad paper lad really and would have given him a descent tip anyway, I always do, you need to when you rely on other people like I have to. I also agree with dave about the free paper as well, it wouldn't' have been so bad but thy use to just put 4 copies on the stairs in my block and get your own, that was until about three weeks before Xmas then they mysteriously started dropping on the mat behind the door, wonder why

BERNADETTE · 23-11-2008, 16:14

Maybe the lad was hoping to buy christmas presents for his family with his tips.

lancsdave · 23-11-2008, 16:27

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Originally Posted by BERNADETTE

Maybe the lad was hoping to buy christmas presents for his family with his tips.

What sort of male upbringing has he had ? You don't do your Christmas shopping until Dec 24th if you're a proper man

emamum · 23-11-2008, 16:48

maybe he wanted to get his tip before his boss made him start putting tips in the pot. ine used to do that and i hated it cos i got back less than i put in.

jaysay · 24-11-2008, 11:44

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Originally Posted by BERNADETTE

Maybe the lad was hoping to buy christmas presents for his family with his tips.

Oh forgot to say the lad is of pakistani descent

MissTechnophobe · 25-11-2008, 11:56

I'm sorry call me a scrooge or whatever, but I think thats downright cheeky. Surely the whole idea of a tip is because you provide a good service. To ask for it is just wrong in my eyes.

jaysay · 25-11-2008, 17:25

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Originally Posted by MissTechnophobe

I'm sorry call me a scrooge or whatever, but I think thats downright cheeky. Surely the whole idea of a tip is because you provide a good service. To ask for it is just wrong in my eyes.

Its not so much the lad coming round for a tip, because he ain't a bad paperlad and I do give tips at Christmas, but coming on the 22nd November was a little much really