MYSTERY SHOPPING THREAD XI ** New people make sure you read the first 2 Posts **

owlet

hjb123 wrote: »

ah thats good, thanks for that....stupid question but why gyp? where does the 'y' come from?

gyp1–verb (used with object), verb (used without object) 1.to defraud or rob by some sharp practice; swindle; cheat.
–noun
2.a swindle or fraud.
(From Dictionary.com)

and from Wiki.answers.com:

3. gyp

Noun
give someone gyp Brit, Austral & NZ slang to cause someone severe pain

Me say nothing :rotfl:

ukmonkey

NoOneReally wrote: »

Its a scam using their name, see this...............

http://www.mystery-shoppers.co.uk/mystery_shopper_scams.htm

*facepalm*

That's the site. Unfortunatley you don't seem to be able to see the mention of the £10 training fee until you register. Oh well, it's only a tenner I suppose, worth the gamble of lots of work if there's only me on here registered with them!

TractorGirl327

Mystery_Shopping_Ninja wrote: »

Heavens! I had no idea it was so complicated. Here's me thinking I could just log on and chat to like-minded people. I have been lurking (as a subscriber to Martin's emails and an avid reader of his main website) for a year or so now, but I have only just discovered this forum.

P.S. Sorry to go back to the question of "thanks" again - I'm not taking the mickey, I genuinely don't know what I'm meant to do. I appreciate your explanation so should I click "thanks" for your post, or does this reply count as a thank-you ?

I do sometimes tend to use the thank facility to "mark off" posts that I've read up to

ukmonkey wrote: »

*facepalm*

That's the site. Unfortunatley you don't seem to be able to see the mention of the £10 training fee until you register. Oh well, it's only a tenner I suppose, worth the gamble of lots of work if there's only me on here registered with them!

Let us know how you get on. Might give it a try myself.

squeaky1055

Yum....breakfasts are now on offer with the pubs! Is this a recent addition?
The coffee and chocolate drinks look scrummy too!

vicz123

hmmm not very impressed with the new list b, i don't like wine or ale :(couldn't they have the soft drink in b and then i could get an xmas drink and coke!

gallygirl

vicz123 wrote: »

hmmm not very impressed with the new list b, i don't like wine or ale :(couldn't they have the soft drink in b and then i could get an xmas drink and coke!

Honestly, I send you details of 4 jobs and you're still not happy. Kids :rolleyes:

squeaky1055

vicz123 wrote: »

hmmm not very impressed with the new list b, i don't like wine or ale :(couldn't they have the soft drink in b and then i could get an xmas drink and coke!

Bit worried about ordering wine or ale with a breakfast! A soft drink would be a more normal drink for the morning.

Mumto2

squeaky1055 wrote: »

Bit worried about ordering wine or ale with a breakfast! A soft drink would be a more normal drink for the morning.

Having walked past my local RE pub yesterday morning before 10am, I think you would stand out if you had a soft drink

squeaky1055

Mumto2 wrote: »

Having walked past my local RE pub yesterday morning before 10am, I think you would stand out if you had a soft drink

Lol. I will do my best to blend in with the crowd then. Make sure I`ve got my sherry bottle in my inside pocket.

cte1111

I'm a bit confused by the RE pubs brief. It says you must order 1 main meal from the pictures below and overleaf, but the pictures include some desserts. Is it just me that thinks this is odd? Can just imagine us all with our glass of wine and large stodgy puddings! Wouldn't stand out at all lol.