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Washington Post Carrier STILL Soliciting for Holiday Tips
Posted by:
NOVA Girl
()
Date: January 20, 2013 10:42AM
Today I got the THIRD letter from my Post carrier (Mr. Vikas Gupta of Annandale) pressuring me for a "holiday tip."
Letter reads, "Those customers who have not done it yet and those who are still in the process of sending me their warm wishes are kindly requested to do so at your earlier convenience (and preferably before all the New Year sales are over for my shopaholic wife!!!!!!!!!)"
Are other Post subscribers getting numerous "shakedown" letters from their Post carriers?
Letter reads, "Those customers who have not done it yet and those who are still in the process of sending me their warm wishes are kindly requested to do so at your earlier convenience (and preferably before all the New Year sales are over for my shopaholic wife!!!!!!!!!)"
Are other Post subscribers getting numerous "shakedown" letters from their Post carriers?
Re: Washington Post Carrier STILL Soliciting for Holiday Tips
Posted by:
Santa Claws
()
Date: January 20, 2013 11:14AM
NOVA Girl Wrote:
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> Today I got the THIRD letter from my Post carrier
> (Mr. Vikas Gupta of Annandale) pressuring me for a
> "holiday tip."
>
> Letter reads, "Those customers who have not done
> it yet and those who are still in the process of
> sending me their warm wishes are kindly requested
> to do so at your earlier convenience (and
> preferably before all the New Year sales are over
> for my shopaholic wife!!!!!!!!!)"
>
> Are other Post subscribers getting numerous
> "shakedown" letters from their Post carriers?
I've only received one this year. It was from a guy named Muhammed something
or another. Merry Christmas.
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> Today I got the THIRD letter from my Post carrier
> (Mr. Vikas Gupta of Annandale) pressuring me for a
> "holiday tip."
>
> Letter reads, "Those customers who have not done
> it yet and those who are still in the process of
> sending me their warm wishes are kindly requested
> to do so at your earlier convenience (and
> preferably before all the New Year sales are over
> for my shopaholic wife!!!!!!!!!)"
>
> Are other Post subscribers getting numerous
> "shakedown" letters from their Post carriers?
I've only received one this year. It was from a guy named Muhammed something
or another. Merry Christmas.
Re: Washington Post Carrier STILL Soliciting for Holiday Tips
Posted by:
Answer Guy
()
Date: January 20, 2013 02:51PM
Well, I used to get those tip solicitations...then I cancelled my subscription and started to walk down to the Brown Savage Work Center...errr, I mean 7-11 every morning.
Funny...I still get calls from The Post trying to sell me delivery. When I tell them they need to stop hiring members of Al-Qaeda who hit me up for a holiday tip instead of waiting for me to present them with their year ending $5 "appreciation fee"...in pennies of course, they hang up. No wonder nobody reads the paper anymore.
Funny...I still get calls from The Post trying to sell me delivery. When I tell them they need to stop hiring members of Al-Qaeda who hit me up for a holiday tip instead of waiting for me to present them with their year ending $5 "appreciation fee"...in pennies of course, they hang up. No wonder nobody reads the paper anymore.
Re: Washington Post Carrier STILL Soliciting for Holiday Tips
Posted by:
himler
()
Date: January 20, 2013 03:21PM
Answer Guy Wrote:
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> Well, I used to get those tip solicitations...then
> I cancelled my subscription and started to walk
> down to the Brown Savage Work Center...errr, I
> mean 7-11 every morning.
>
> Funny...I still get calls from The Post trying to
> sell me delivery. When I tell them they need to
> stop hiring members of Al-Qaeda who hit me up for
> a holiday tip instead of waiting for me to present
> them with their year ending $5 "appreciation
> fee"...in pennies of course, they hang up. No
> wonder nobody reads the paper anymore.
Give him a quran with shit on it
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> Well, I used to get those tip solicitations...then
> I cancelled my subscription and started to walk
> down to the Brown Savage Work Center...errr, I
> mean 7-11 every morning.
>
> Funny...I still get calls from The Post trying to
> sell me delivery. When I tell them they need to
> stop hiring members of Al-Qaeda who hit me up for
> a holiday tip instead of waiting for me to present
> them with their year ending $5 "appreciation
> fee"...in pennies of course, they hang up. No
> wonder nobody reads the paper anymore.
Give him a quran with shit on it
Re: Washington Post Carrier STILL Soliciting for Holiday Tips
Posted by:
dbs
()
Date: January 20, 2013 03:58PM
I delivered the Post when I was a kid. I walked my route and put the paper on each customer's doorstep. Once a month, I knocked on their door and collected payment. Sometimes folks missed a month and they caught up the next. I established relationships with my customers and, in return, was rewarded handsomely (for a teenager, anyway) at Christmas.
Fast forward to today. The distributor for my area indicates to his carriers which houses are to be delivered on which days by putting stickers on our mailboxes. (When I put in a new mailbox last summer, I forgot to transfer the sticker to the new mailbox. No sticker, no delivery!) I pay online and the only time I see the "paper boy" is when I'm out early and happen to catch him speeding through the neighborhood in his beater. Since he doesn't walk the route, he also doesn't put the paper on my front porch (where I'd prefer it be left). Instead, it (sometimes) gets left on the bottom of the driveway. I shouldn't have to get dressed and grab the umbrella to get the paper (which is a good thing I have kids, isn't that what their for?!?).
So, with all that in mind, here's what I do when I get the "hey, it's Christmas, I sure would appreciate a little extra in my stocking" letter from the carrier: I say "fat chance with that!" and toss it in recycling without any shred of remorse.
As for your dilemma, if your experience is anything like mine, I'd just ignore it. If your carrier actually puts your paper on your doorstep, comes to your door to collect on a regular basis and you have a relationship with him, you should've already given him a Christmas tip.
Fast forward to today. The distributor for my area indicates to his carriers which houses are to be delivered on which days by putting stickers on our mailboxes. (When I put in a new mailbox last summer, I forgot to transfer the sticker to the new mailbox. No sticker, no delivery!) I pay online and the only time I see the "paper boy" is when I'm out early and happen to catch him speeding through the neighborhood in his beater. Since he doesn't walk the route, he also doesn't put the paper on my front porch (where I'd prefer it be left). Instead, it (sometimes) gets left on the bottom of the driveway. I shouldn't have to get dressed and grab the umbrella to get the paper (which is a good thing I have kids, isn't that what their for?!?).
So, with all that in mind, here's what I do when I get the "hey, it's Christmas, I sure would appreciate a little extra in my stocking" letter from the carrier: I say "fat chance with that!" and toss it in recycling without any shred of remorse.
As for your dilemma, if your experience is anything like mine, I'd just ignore it. If your carrier actually puts your paper on your doorstep, comes to your door to collect on a regular basis and you have a relationship with him, you should've already given him a Christmas tip.
Re: Washington Post Carrier STILL Soliciting for Holiday Tips
Posted by:
Joe B.
()
Date: January 20, 2013 04:03PM
For starters, who in the hell gets delivery of a newspaper and why? Especially a lib rag like the Post? Geez.
Re: Washington Post Carrier STILL Soliciting for Holiday Tips
Posted by:
A Question
()
Date: January 20, 2013 04:03PM
How come kids don't deliver newspapers anymore?
Re: Washington Post Carrier STILL Soliciting for Holiday Tips
Posted by:
blanche
()
Date: January 20, 2013 04:06PM
A Question Wrote:
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> How come kids don't deliver newspapers anymore?
Do you think they should be out riding their bikes at 5:00 am in the morning?
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> How come kids don't deliver newspapers anymore?
Do you think they should be out riding their bikes at 5:00 am in the morning?
Re: Washington Post Carrier STILL Soliciting for Holiday Tips
Posted by:
Vikas Gupta
()
Date: January 20, 2013 04:15PM
Why you no give me a tip, Nova girl? I bring you a Washington Post every day for you to wipe your ass with and no tip. Please, novagirl, give me break. There is not a finer ass wiper than the Washington Post. I bring every day to you.
Re: Washington Post Carrier STILL Soliciting for Holiday Tips
Posted by:
Crap bag
()
Date: January 20, 2013 04:59PM
A Question Wrote:
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> How come kids don't deliver newspapers anymore?
Some people still have dogs and need the plastic bags. It's the circle of life. The carrier fills the bag with crap, I empty it and fill it with fresh crap.
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> How come kids don't deliver newspapers anymore?
Some people still have dogs and need the plastic bags. It's the circle of life. The carrier fills the bag with crap, I empty it and fill it with fresh crap.
Re: Washington Post Carrier STILL Soliciting for Holiday Tips
Posted by:
Jack Dale
()
Date: January 20, 2013 10:22PM
A Question Wrote:
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> How come kids don't deliver newspapers anymore?
If children still have time to deliver newspapers in the morning then either the county is starting school to late or they are not issuing enough homework...
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> How come kids don't deliver newspapers anymore?
If children still have time to deliver newspapers in the morning then either the county is starting school to late or they are not issuing enough homework...
Re: Washington Post Carrier STILL Soliciting for Holiday Tips
Posted by:
nostradamus
()
Date: January 20, 2013 10:43PM
I refuse to tip the paperboy until he delivers my paper to the doorstep.
Note to my camel jockey paperboy:
If you want a tip, get out of that roached out van that needs a tune-up and a new muffler and bring me my paper.
Note to my camel jockey paperboy:
If you want a tip, get out of that roached out van that needs a tune-up and a new muffler and bring me my paper.
Re: Washington Post Carrier STILL Soliciting for Holiday Tips
Posted by:
WaPoTip
()
Date: January 20, 2013 11:08PM
I dropped $20 for my Bangladeshi paper boy. He has been consistent and reliable. End of story, and Merry Christmas you bunch of cheap bastards.
Re: Washington Post Carrier STILL Soliciting for Holiday Tips
Posted by:
another_suggestor
()
Date: January 20, 2013 11:14PM
I'd tip the UPS/FEDEX guy before the paper guy. At least you know when they deliver, it's at your door step and it's something you really (usually) want to receive.
Re: Washington Post Carrier STILL Soliciting for Holiday Tips
Posted by:
Tip them
()
Date: January 21, 2013 10:43AM
Comparing newspaper delivery to delivery from your childhood is ...well, childish. We used to get milk delivered in bottles on the front door step. So what?
Pay (tip) for the service. Maybe your paper will get closer to the steps if you do.
Pay (tip) for the service. Maybe your paper will get closer to the steps if you do.
Re: Washington Post Carrier STILL Soliciting for Holiday Tips
Posted by:
Truth Sniper
()
Date: January 21, 2013 11:01AM
Tip them Wrote:
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> Comparing newspaper delivery to delivery from your
> childhood is ...well, childish. We used to get
> milk delivered in bottles on the front door step.
> So what?
>
> Pay (tip) for the service. Maybe your paper will
> get closer to the steps if you do.
And this? This right here? This is EXACTLY what is fucked up about modern life in these United States...
You don't give the tip and THEN get the paper on your steps. You get asked when your subscription starts, "Where would you like you paper, sir?" Then the paper gets put where the customer would like it and then...and ONLY then is the tip given.
Same with restaurants...
I have a friend who when he goes out to eat at a full-service establishment sits down and puts a pile of $1 bills on the edge of the table. When the waiter comes over to introduce himself my friend says pointing at the pile of bills, "This is your tip. It's $50. In order for you to receive this entire tip or even more...my dining companions and I expect our food to arrive as ordered and our drinks to stay full without having to ask you. If mistakes are made or too much time is taken...your tip shrinks."
It's an asshole thing to do, no question but strangely he always gets great service...
-------------------------------------------------------
> Comparing newspaper delivery to delivery from your
> childhood is ...well, childish. We used to get
> milk delivered in bottles on the front door step.
> So what?
>
> Pay (tip) for the service. Maybe your paper will
> get closer to the steps if you do.
And this? This right here? This is EXACTLY what is fucked up about modern life in these United States...
You don't give the tip and THEN get the paper on your steps. You get asked when your subscription starts, "Where would you like you paper, sir?" Then the paper gets put where the customer would like it and then...and ONLY then is the tip given.
Same with restaurants...
I have a friend who when he goes out to eat at a full-service establishment sits down and puts a pile of $1 bills on the edge of the table. When the waiter comes over to introduce himself my friend says pointing at the pile of bills, "This is your tip. It's $50. In order for you to receive this entire tip or even more...my dining companions and I expect our food to arrive as ordered and our drinks to stay full without having to ask you. If mistakes are made or too much time is taken...your tip shrinks."
It's an asshole thing to do, no question but strangely he always gets great service...
Re: Washington Post Carrier STILL Soliciting for Holiday Tips
Posted by:
BigK
()
Date: January 21, 2013 11:08AM
I get the Post every day and have for many years. Back when you actually had a paper boy that collected in person I did give a tip. Now it is a business and an adult so I no longer tip.
Re: Washington Post Carrier STILL Soliciting for Holiday Tips
Posted by:
blanche
()
Date: January 21, 2013 11:25AM
Truth Sniper Wrote:
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> Tip them Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Comparing newspaper delivery to delivery from
> your
> > childhood is ...well, childish. We used to get
> > milk delivered in bottles on the front door
> step.
> > So what?
> >
> > Pay (tip) for the service. Maybe your paper
> will
> > get closer to the steps if you do.
>
> And this? This right here? This is EXACTLY what is
> fucked up about modern life in these United
> States...
>
> You don't give the tip and THEN get the paper on
> your steps. You get asked when your subscription
> starts, "Where would you like you paper, sir?"
> Then the paper gets put where the customer would
> like it and then...and ONLY then is the tip
> given.
>
> Same with restaurants...
>
> I have a friend who when he goes out to eat at a
> full-service establishment sits down and puts a
> pile of $1 bills on the edge of the table. When
> the waiter comes over to introduce himself my
> friend says pointing at the pile of bills, "This
> is your tip. It's $50. In order for you to receive
> this entire tip or even more...my dining
> companions and I expect our food to arrive as
> ordered and our drinks to stay full without having
> to ask you. If mistakes are made or too much time
> is taken...your tip shrinks."
>
> It's an asshole thing to do, no question but
> strangely he always gets great service...
He probably gets some spit (or worse) in his food too...
-------------------------------------------------------
> Tip them Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Comparing newspaper delivery to delivery from
> your
> > childhood is ...well, childish. We used to get
> > milk delivered in bottles on the front door
> step.
> > So what?
> >
> > Pay (tip) for the service. Maybe your paper
> will
> > get closer to the steps if you do.
>
> And this? This right here? This is EXACTLY what is
> fucked up about modern life in these United
> States...
>
> You don't give the tip and THEN get the paper on
> your steps. You get asked when your subscription
> starts, "Where would you like you paper, sir?"
> Then the paper gets put where the customer would
> like it and then...and ONLY then is the tip
> given.
>
> Same with restaurants...
>
> I have a friend who when he goes out to eat at a
> full-service establishment sits down and puts a
> pile of $1 bills on the edge of the table. When
> the waiter comes over to introduce himself my
> friend says pointing at the pile of bills, "This
> is your tip. It's $50. In order for you to receive
> this entire tip or even more...my dining
> companions and I expect our food to arrive as
> ordered and our drinks to stay full without having
> to ask you. If mistakes are made or too much time
> is taken...your tip shrinks."
>
> It's an asshole thing to do, no question but
> strangely he always gets great service...
He probably gets some spit (or worse) in his food too...
Re: Washington Post Carrier STILL Soliciting for Holiday Tips
Posted by:
No Post
()
Date: January 21, 2013 11:58AM
The poster is not saying she does not want to tip. she is saying she is tired of being pressured for money to support the carrier's wife. that note is offensive, and the Post should not allow carriers to harass customers for money.