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KB75
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11/04/2011 22:02:59
Nimonemo, maybe it's peanuts for you but not for everybody and anyway it's up to you to decide what you want to give and what you want to keep.
I always leave a tip but when a person decides to het himself/herself the tip, I ask for the change and then I don't leave a tip.
edited by KB75 on 11/04/2011
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guinness
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11/04/2011 21:59:38
It's a major pet peeve of mine too! I've heard of laborers that became millionaires (in the US) because they collected their pennies - over the years, it added up. I'm trying to teach my children not to throw money around - even little money - because it adds up. I think we should start a "give me my change" campaign!
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wiggywig
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11/04/2011 21:59:36
Nimonemo wrote:
It does not bother me at all. I think there are much more important things. Actually I usually leave the change (AED5-10-20) to the "nicest"person is attending me.... I do not understand your post, even if as you say "over the years adds up quite a large amount" I am sure the guy in the florist shop need it more than me.
I think you are missing the point. It is called stealing and it should be left up to the individual person whether they want to leave people a tip or not
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Nimonemo
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11/04/2011 21:58:36
KB75 wrote: Nimonemo wrote:
It does not bother me at all. I think there are much more important things. Actually I usually leave the change (AED5-10-20) to the "nicest"person is attending me.... I do not understand your post, even if as you say "over the years adds up quite a large amount" I am sure the guy in the florist shop need it more than me. Maybe, he needs it more than you, and if you're ok with that, good. But maybe others prefer decide themselves if they want to leave a tip or not.
Come on, ladies, we are talking about peanuts!
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pinks
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11/04/2011 21:57:33
Never seen small change in Dubai, however the super supermarket Abela in Etihad Plaza always gives you every single fil back - I've started doing all my shopping there on the way back from work!
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KB75
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11/04/2011 21:56:22
Nimonemo wrote:
It does not bother me at all. I think there are much more important things. Actually I usually leave the change (AED5-10-20) to the "nicest"person is attending me.... I do not understand your post, even if as you say "over the years adds up quite a large amount" I am sure the guy in the florist shop need it more than me.
Maybe, he needs it more than you, and if you're ok with that, good. But maybe others prefer decide themselves if they want to leave a tip or not.
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Chocs01
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11/04/2011 21:56:05
Nimonemo wrote:
It does not bother me at all. I think there are much more important things. Actually I usually leave the change (AED5-10-20) to the "nicest"person is attending me.... I do not understand your post, even if as you say "over the years adds up quite a large amount" I am sure the guy in the florist shop need it more than me.
The point is, if they're short changing every customer, over a period of time, that adds up to a heck of a lot of money which they get for nothing!
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Nimonemo
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11/04/2011 21:54:38
It does not bother me at all. I think there are much more important things. Actually I usually leave the change (AED5-10-20) to the "nicest"person is attending me.... I do not understand your post, even if as you say "over the years adds up quite a large amount" I am sure the guy in the florist shop need it more than me.
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shazman
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11/04/2011 21:53:09
Chocs01 wrote:
Just wondering if anyone has actually ever SEEN 5, 10 or 20, fil coins? I haven't! The smallest I've ever seen is 25 fils.
Yes they are very small same colour as a UK 1p. This was a few years ago when we first arrived though, not seen any recently.
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Chocs01
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11/04/2011 21:50:53
Just wondering if anyone has actually ever SEEN 5, 10 or 20, fil coins? I haven't! The smallest I've ever seen is 25 fils.
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Crystil
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11/04/2011 21:48:31
Pulling from another thread about stores keeping your change. I'm surprised that a thread hadn't been started with the Gulf News report on supermarkets and stores withholding change due to customers.
I got tired of hassling with clerks for 5, 10, 15 and 20 fils so I only use my debit card when I shop.
On those occasions that I use cash to make a small purchase I demand the 5, 10, 15, 20 fils that they withhold. When I asked for my change I'm told: no small change. I have been given a packet of gum in place of my change. I let the cashier know that I don't chew gum, I want my change!!! When they hand me candy, I tell them I don't eat candy, I just want my change. If they own me 5, 10, 15 or 20 fils I ask for 25 fils back and tell the cashier to take it from the next customer. Who are they to decide NOT to give me my change? I have had people behind me look at me as if I have two heads for asking for such a small amount, which over the years, adds up to quite a large amount.
A couple of weeks ago I made a purchase from a plant nursery that came to 35 AED. I handed the guy 40AED which he put in his pocket and proceeded to hand me the plants. I asked for my change - 5AED - and he said: "For me". I told him: "Nooooo, it's not." Rather than give it back to me he handed me another plant!!! He got his 5AED, I got an extra plant, and the owner was out a plant.
I hope more people start demanding their change at counters and when its under 20 fils, demand 25 fils if they can't give you the correct change. Start taking back what has been taken, without your permission, from you over the years.
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