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Saying thanks
The end of the year is usually when you tip service providers, but if you're on a reduced budget then you're probably going to want to scale back this year. Here are
some suggestions from etiquette experts contacted by Reuters.
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Boxes of crap
Reader Adam bought an
open box Blu-Ray player from
Best Buy and didn't notice for 10 months that it was the wrong model. When he mentioned it to
Best Buy they told him it was too late and there was nothing they could do because Adam might be just making it up.
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H1N1
When I look at flight attendants I do not see mere mortals. I see
heroic flying immune systems. When the zombificating superflu does eventually strike, those who survive will no doubt be ruled by former flight attendants and elementary school teachers. In the meantime, they'll somehow continue working in a "flying petri dish" as some
airlines continue to refuse H1N1 as an excuse to rebook.
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cutting corners
The Motorola
Droid is a sweet phone, but the box it comes in is a case study in bad package design. Where every other gadget these days comes in boxes with lids, or boxes designed to be opened in a specific manner, the Droid box can easily be opened so that the brand new phone falls to the floor.
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Stuart little, noooooo
Greg was replacing the speakers in his 2003 Camry and uncovered a stinky little tomb in the rear of the car. He thinks it must have happened at the plant, but I can't tell. Who wants to weigh in on whether the mouse tried to build a nest, or whether
Toyota used mouse-enhanced stuffing on the assembly line? Oh, there are pics after the jump, but I made one of them less disturbing by adding a little sweater.
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Roommates
Dave is the responsible roommate — the guy who volunteers to handle all the bills and finances for his pals.
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Verizon
When David's phone broke, he bought a stopgap device from Verizon, emphatically telling the salesperson he didn't want to renew his contract.
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Mint
It didn't take long for Intuit to start ruining a great product. They've begun upselling Mint.com customers to two "free" credit report sites that are anything but. UPDATE: Turns out Mint was already doing this pre-Intuit. Bully for them.
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Sales
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- Cabelas: [Outdoor Apparel] Columbia Men's Bugaboo Parka Jacket $79.95
- JewelryUnder100: [Jewelry] 6mm Men's Tungsten Carbide Ring for $16 + free shipping, more
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Home Depot
This is the phone number for
Home Depot Chairman and CEO Frank Blake. Use it if you have a persistent problem with Home Depot that hasn't been resolved through normal
customer service channels. Remember to be polite, professional, and to the point.
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success stories
Mohamed made a mistake, forgetting to use his
Priceline bonus cash on a transaction. He contacted Priceline through their online help interface and was stunned at the quick and helpful response he received. His request was forwarded straight to the
executive customer service team, and taken care of immediately.
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