The Mystery Shopping thread - IX

absolutelynomoney

blondecaz wrote: »

I did a popular pub chain and was specifically requested in the briefing notes not to ask for a receipt so I didn't get one - does this now mean that I can't offset the money I spent on required purchases for the job for tax purposes, as I don't have proof of my purchase?

I don't know much about tax, but wouldn't you be apble to prove it from the records you (hopefully) keep on your assignments in addition to the briefing notes/coversheet explaining the case and the payment from the MS company?

In_Debt_Dean

absolutelynomoney wrote: »

The thing is, at a lot of burger places, as soon as you ask for a receipt the games up! No one has ever actually pointed at me or said anything, but I've noticed staff looking over at me frequently, a couple of times someone has come to take my tray and ask how my food was...

I have never done a burger place, but I completely agree with you absolute. It must set off all sorts of bells in the team members head when s/he hears someone asking for a receipt! :rotfl:

scotsbob

milkybars wrote: »

I've thought I've been rumbled a few of times, especially if its somewhere I do regularly and they start to issue a receipt without me asking! But recently I produced a certificate for a voucher for an outstanding member of staff and their manager was bowled over and claimed he never would have guessed I was an MSer. I left quickly but I guess his genuine shock must mean I'm convincing as a genuine customer.

Can't ever go back there to do an assignment now though as I know they'll recognise me. On the plus side, OH pointed out that if we go in on our own accord we're always gonna get exceptional service in future!!!

I had just turned away from the counter in a burger bar when I heard.
"Did that guy just ask for a receipt? Did he ask for a receipt? Did he? Oh J---- C

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! Maggie get those tables cleared. Dave, check the lavvy"

Within two minutes of sitting down, "Everything all right sir? OK, enjoy your meal."

Five minutes later. "You OK there sir? Anything you need just give us a shout."

Ten minutes later. "Bye now sir, did you enjoy your meal? Just leave the tray there sir, I'll get that for you.


Just a hunch, but I think I might have been sussed.

blondecaz

scotsbob wrote: »

I had just turned away from the counter in a burger bar when I heard.
"Did that guy just ask for a receipt? Did he ask for a receipt? Did he? Oh J---- C

---

! Maggie get those tables cleared. Dave, check the lavvy"

Within two minutes of sitting down, "Everything all right sir? OK, enjoy your meal."

Five minutes later. "You OK there sir? Anything you need just give us a shout."

Ten minutes later. "Bye now sir, did you enjoy your meal? Just leave the tray there sir, I'll get that for you.


Just a hunch, but I think I might have been sussed.

LOL! :rotfl:

KaramelRose

It's funny the use of "sir"... when I used to work in a restaurant, I used to use it quite often, but I never knew what was suitable to call a lady. "Sir" is quite good because it kind of respectful, and men usually feel quite powerful if you call them sir, but I just didn't feel comfortable calling women "Madam" at all.

I worked at the Polling Stations last election handing out the polling cards, and I called one of the blokes there "Sir" (said something like "Are you alright there, sir? Can I help?" and he was so shocked and taken aback - he even looked behind him to check if there was someone behind him.

I was the first person ever to call him sir! Ha ha.

scotsbob

KaramelRose wrote: »

It's funny the use of "sir"... when I used to work in a restaurant, I used to use it quite often, but I never knew what was suitable to call a lady. "Sir" is quite good because it kind of respectful, and men usually feel quite powerful if you call them sir, but I just didn't feel comfortable calling women "Madam" at all.

I worked at the Polling Stations last election handing out the polling cards, and I called one of the blokes there "Sir" (said something like "Are you alright there, sir? Can I help?" and he was so shocked and taken aback - he even looked behind him to check if there was someone behind him.

I was the first person ever to call him sir! Ha ha.

I sometimes suspect that when they call me "sir" they might spell it cur

scotsbob

In a phone shop where I had to get a business card for proof of visit.

The assistant had written the info on a Postit note. I knew I wouldn't get paid for that so I was right up the Swannee. The following conversation then took place.

Scotsbob:- Tell you what my dear, I always lose bits of paper, you couldn't write that on a card that I could stick in my wallet.

assistant :- Oh! it's one of those.
assistant:- There you go I've put the date, the store ID number and my name, is that all right for you?
scotsbob:- That is most helpful. By the way can I take one of those promotional packets of mints, my old mum loves to suck on a mint of an evening. Oh not the whole box of samples, are you sure? Well much obliged, good luck to you babe.

PS to the company lurkers on this thread. Promotional mints were available for ALL customers and did not influence the positive report I wrote.

scotsbob

LittleSnowBear wrote: »

I've just finished a GAP assignment and I'm having probs with the paperwork, does anyone know what a KS# is? Also it says I have to put in the price of the meal which I have done but it keeps telling me I haven't!:mad: I've emailed their enquires for help but i don't know if they'll get back to me in time

It tells you, that it is 00000 ( from memory 5 zeros) but if you leave it blank and then press next to go to the next page it will come up in red and tell you to put the zeros in.

xfive71

scotsbob wrote: »

I had just turned away from the counter in a burger bar when I heard.
"Did that guy just ask for a receipt? Did he ask for a receipt? Did he? Oh J---- C

---

! Maggie get those tables cleared. Dave, check the lavvy"

Within two minutes of sitting down, "Everything all right sir? OK, enjoy your meal."

Five minutes later. "You OK there sir? Anything you need just give us a shout."

Ten minutes later. "Bye now sir, did you enjoy your meal? Just leave the tray there sir, I'll get that for you.


Just a hunch, but I think I might have been sussed.

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Did a Burger job and was checking the toilets. the crew member actually lurked outside to see whether I was coming and opened the door for me. That was a surprise.

On the other hand, i was sussed out on another location and now GAP banned me from picking assignments from there.

ladyxbird

Hello every one. I've received a response from GAP regarding the stamp jobs, they basically just told me that the £*.** was a standard reimbursement fee and that I would get paid that regardless of how much I spent on my postage, so post letters I'd say!