Warning: Don't take out a Thomas Cook Credit Card!!

NickX

YorkshireBoy wrote: »

As I said in my earlier post, 'expectation' and 'transaction value' are the key factors Nick.

Hmmm, I'll still use the slow stooze card when filling up a petrol can to mow the lawn - usually less than £5 of petrol

YorkshireBoy

NickX wrote: »

Hmmm, I'll still use the slow stooze card when filling up a petrol can to mow the lawn - usually less than £5 of petrol

I'm bowing out now Nick. I know when I'm beat!

chattychappy

The whole thing is pathetic - the English pub is so overrated in my opinion.

This business of waiting at a crowded bar to be served drinks, then having to pay as you go along, then having to carry them back to your table - if you have a table. (More like standing out in the street in certain parts of London on a Friday night). And it's a pint to rim - so the chances of getting what you've paid for is minimal.

People who've lived in other countries (especially Asia) know it doesn't have to be this way. Nice bars... girl (or boy) comes to your table, asks what you want, gives it to you, pay a proper bill as you leave. It's not rocket science (OK it's partly cheaper labour and partly the gov taking less out of the loop). Some of them don't bother with bills. They bring in crates of bottles and count the empty spaces when you leave. And of course the grub is decent too.

NickX

chattychappy wrote: »

the English pub is so overrated in my opinion.

People who've lived in other countries (especially Asia) know it doesn't have to be this way. Nice bars... girl (or boy) comes to your table, asks what you want, gives it to you, pay a proper bill as you leave. It's not rocket science

I know what you mean, Hong Kong is a good example of excellent customer service.

However, I know of bars where exactly this happens in London, but ofcourse you have to pay more for it.

Incidently, in many of the pubs where I have advocated the use of Credit Cards they will, during the less busy periods, take a drinks order from your table and bring the drinks over to you.

You can then just pass them your card to process payment in their own time. Now, I know this may go against the golden rule of never letting the card out of your sight, but I do know these establishments very well and am prepared to forward them an element of trust.

chattychappy

NickX wrote: »

Incidently, in many of the pubs where I have advocated the use of Credit Cards they will, during the less busy periods, take a drinks order from your table and bring the drinks over to you.

Yep... especially if they are eastern European and haven't been trained properly!

nzseries1

Any wrote: »

I worked behind a bar and I tell you - people waiting for a drink for more then 3 minutes are not pleasant...

You mean there is anywhere in the UK where you are served in less than 3 minutes? Clearly it's not in London!

I'm not sure of the last time I was served in less than 3 minutes, anywhere, ever.

Any

nzseries1 wrote: »

You mean there is anywhere in the UK where you are served in less than 3 minutes? Clearly it's not in London!

I'm not sure of the last time I was served in less than 3 minutes, anywhere, ever.

NEVER??? OMG:eek:
:rotfl::rotfl:

O.K., I was just giving an example. Basicaly people don't like waiting.
But I have definitely served some people within 5 minutes... Depends how the pub is busy at the time I guess.. people give some allowances, but if they think it should have gone quicker they WILL let you know..

nzseries1

Any wrote: »

NEVER??? OMG:eek:
:rotfl::rotfl:

O.K., I was just giving an example. Basicaly people don't like waiting.
But I have definitely served some people within 5 minutes... Depends how the pub is busy at the time I guess.. people give some allowances, but if they think it should have gone quicker they WILL let you know..

Ok, maybe it was a slight exaggeration But it feels that way sometimes. I think it maybe has something to do with the pretentious bars and pubs that my workmates drag me to (they're definitely not moneysavers like me).

Any wrote: »

Basicaly people don't like waiting.

What? I was told Britons like queueing!

CannyJock

NickX wrote: »

Anyone with any sense would accept a Scottish Note, but CannyJock got the better of the situation by using his card;)

Never thought on this as a pre-meditated stoozing strategy to leverage acceptance of credit cards for small amounts, think I'll start carrying Scottish £50's on business trips to offer innocently for my next pint

duggie1982

CannyJock wrote: »

Never thought on this as a pre-meditated stoozing strategy to leverage acceptance of credit cards for small amounts, think I'll start carrying Scottish £50's on business trips to offer innocently for my next pint

How whats wrong with Scottish £50 notes? :rotfl:Are they not like visa, 'accepted everywhere'