Posted on 05/05/2012 1:54:06 PM PDT by SamAdams76
...but it doesn't take too long...
I learned to count change UP to the customer’s original payment amount. It amazes me that cashiers these days need to look at the register to see how much to give me. I can beat them to the punch before they (don’t) say “Have a nice day.”
Like.
“you will need to order Mexican take-out and make your margaritas at home.”
Well,,,, I did meet a beautiful girl named Margarita at one of my gigs. And yes,,, I took her home, and ma,,,,,,,,,,,, nevermind.
What did you do wad your panties in a blender?
Not only can they not count it out, they give you the bills first and then plop the change on top so it inevitably slides off amidst the unbagged groceries. Always hand the customer the coins, followed by the bills.
That is to say, all four bills would be right side up with George Washington and Abe Lincoln all facing in the same direction.
Yup. I was taught that "George faces the office" or the deli depending on which store you were working in.
I will try the margarita recipe.
Funny you mention steering wheel position when changing lanes. In my Driver’s Ed class way back in ‘67, we had these cheesy “simulators” which included steering wheels and pedals. I insisted to the instructor that you had to turn the wheel CCW a bit, then go CW back through center, and finally CCW back to neutral. The instructor went ballistic and said if I persisted with that I would flunk the class, so I naturally played along with the inanity.
In the 45 years that have passed, I have not once heard anybody mention this!
Strange goings-on on FR, I’d say. Thanks, SA.
it does two.
it does two.
...you mean, “that takes TWO long.”
sheesh, doesn't anyone read and write english any longer?
Wow, you self corrected while I was composing my sarcastic post. Well played.
That takes to long for what exactly?
“Drinko de Mayo”
I was the ONLY person in the stand who knew how to count change back. We had mothers going crazy trying to figure it out on paper or using a calculator.
Look, guys, here's how it works: 3.95 for whatever. Customer hands me a ten. I put it on the shelf of the (old fashioned) register and say: "That's 3.95. Five makes $4 (handing customer a nickel), five (handing out a one) and that makes ten (handing out a five). Thank you very much - enjoy your snack!"
Several of the moms actually figured out how to do it before the night was over. They weren't stupid - just ignorant.
Cinco da Mayo is an Italian movie, like “Sinka da Bismarck.” The Mayo didn’t survive Operation Torch, if memory serves.
Do you expect top shelf service from someone making 9 bucks an hour, with zip zero benefits?
Good luck with that.
If you lack the self respect needed to keep yourself from looking like a dullard, no matter what it is you are doing, well, I'm gonna notice that.
So if the bartender got $100 an hour, can I expect to get a better margarita? Or would the bartender think that mixing a cocktail as pedestrian as a margarita was beneath him?
I expect top-shelf effort
Your expectations and wants are in for a long disappointing wait.
Recipe for the best ‘rita I’ve ever had: Fill large tumbler (at least 20-22 oz., 24 or 26 might be better) with ice. Crushed, cube, cracked, your choice. (If you like salt on the rim, salt it before adding ice.) Two shots Hornitos tequila, one shot Damiana (orange liqueur, much better than triple sec). Fill to top with your choice of margarita mix — the cheap stuff is OK. Stir, add straw and slice of lime and enjoy.
More info on Damiana: http://www.damiana.net
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