In my book nothing says "style and grace" more than a colorful 500
euro note rolled up into a straw. You let them keep the straw of course.
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>
> paladingamingllc wrote:
> > I devote usually two words on the subject, no need for an entire
> > chapter: Benjamin Franklin. For many of you, Alexander Hamilton would
> > be equally effective. Essentially, people in service positions enjoy
> > being recognized. So, I try to facilitate the recognition wherever
> > possible. Other hosts are so patently coin-operated it's really easy
> > to deal with them. They get what they want, you get what you want.
>
> That reads as bribe, thinly disguised as gratitude -- and I expect
> that, aside from that most obtuse host, that's how it's received.
> Still, it sets you aside from average schmo who extends their palm
> without any consideration at all.
>
> I'm of a conviction that, with a host who has the discretion to get
> you premium benefits, style and grace will take you further than cash.
> And when it comes to showing gratitude in hindsight (vs. a palmed
> c-note at the time of the request), I prefer a well selected gift
> where feasible.
> When a LV host took the time to email a photo of a bouquet I had sent
> from a distinctive florist, I knew I'd scored a home run.
>
> - Harry
>
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