Ernest
Stupid IDIOT
I gave my paperboy his tip today, a copy of chairman Mao's Little Red Book autographed by John McDonnell
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AmexRuislip
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He's not going to beg! Just give them a card and go on his way! Poor fella...
Wrong-Direction
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Make sure you give delivery drivers a tip too, as they drive around in all weather [emoji16]
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I give the postie and the binmen something but I don't like it when the firefighters corner you when you're waiting at the lights at Preston Circus...
The_Viper
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This is what I would do 10 odd years ago, the idea of going out solely for tips makes me cringe. Entitlement on that level is so embarrassing, please don't let him do it.
The Kid Frankie
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About 15 years ago I used to do the Leader once a week. 46 deliveries. I had to sort out all of the leaflets and circulars to in them enall. There was often so many I couldn't fit it all in the trolley so I would have to do it in about 4 or 5 trips.
At Christmas I wrote 46 Christmas cards in the hope I might get a few Christmas tips if I was lucky. I received ONE fiver. I was absolutely gutted. Maybe it's because it was a free paper people thought the paper boy was a volunteer or something.
Harsh lesson learnt there.
At Christmas I wrote 46 Christmas cards in the hope I might get a few Christmas tips if I was lucky. I received ONE fiver. I was absolutely gutted. Maybe it's because it was a free paper people thought the paper boy was a volunteer or something.
Harsh lesson learnt there.
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He's already written the cards so maybe he'll just put them in tomorrow's papers and see what turns up. He's already had one tenner off someone without asking so maybe that's the way.
If you was any good at plumbing you wouldn't need a second job as a delivery driver.
AmexRuislip
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When I used to do a paper round in Bexhill as a yoof, the majority of my round were old people, who were inevitably always up in the morning on a Sunday.
I never asked for tips, they were always left for me.
The owner of the newsagent I worked for, always said "no tip no knock".
Wrong-Direction
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Try living by yourself in the centre of Brighton! [emoji44][emoji389][emoji372]If you was any good at plumbing you wouldn't need a second job as a delivery driver.
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When I did a paper round I would put cards through the letter box with the paper and my customers would generally then leave a card out over the next few mornings with the tips in. All except one woman who actually came to the door as I walked up the path wearing a silk gown open showing her rather splendid underwear !!! A teenage wet dream in time for Christmas !
tronnogull
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Another old grump here. Did a paper round for about 5 years starting in 1966, for Nunns mainly around Blatchington Road. Got paid 15 shillings a week in the last year.
Never ever crossed my mind that people might tip....never crossed their minds either......
Never ever crossed my mind that people might tip....never crossed their minds either......
I think he should put a card in each of the papers he delivers with a Happy Christmas from your paperboy (or something like that) and I am sure he will get cards in return with a few quid in them. This is far more personal than standing there with his hand out.
Been there, done that and moved on.
Talking of tips, I did a job for a Palace fan recently and he gave me a decent tip.
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He wouldn't stand with his hand out. And I wouldn't let him. The cards are done and he might just drop them through the door one night this week I'm guessing
I did a job for a Palace fan recently and he gave me a decent tip.
Make sure you're fire insurance is up to date ?
Kazenga <3
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I don't get why you seem so set on knocking, it's just awkward. It won't convince anyone who isn't tipping to do so and it certainly might put a few who were off.