Lady S. seems rather preoccupied elsewhere... So how about a little MTV among ourselves?
Friday, October 12, 2007
Monday, October 8, 2007
Happy = 1 diner???
Last weekend I was passing by a small fishing village in Kuala Selangor, when I decided to stop for a bite.
Ok, it was more than a bite considering all the seafood we ordered. Baked crabs, oyster omelette, deep fried calamari and grilled prawns. Boy, the servings were huge!
**Sorry, no pics as it was on impulse and I didn't lug along my camera**
When the waiter came to serve us, he placed 3 glasses of water, 3 plates, 3 bowls and 3 sets of fork and spoon. I just gave it a passing thought at that time.
Did I mention that there were 2 humans and 1 dog?
Somehow, between the 2 humans, we managed to clear the plates off every morsel. Do we deserve an applause? *clap clap clap*
So when it comes to settling the bill, that's when 'my passing thought' became an "item in the bill". I was actually billed for 3 DINERS instead of 2! Now that also explains the extra large servings.
Me : Why 3 pax?
Cashier : Eh, not 3 people?
Me : Does SHE look like human?? (me pointing to Happy)
The cashier craned her neck to look over my table. 1 human and 1 dog looked back at her. Then she turned and gave me a sheepish smile.
Cashier : Ok, me no charge 3, cancel 1.
Right, when we left the restaurant, I tossed my car keys to Happy. Ought to be her turn to drive since the cashier acknowledged her as a full paying diner!
Ok, it was more than a bite considering all the seafood we ordered. Baked crabs, oyster omelette, deep fried calamari and grilled prawns. Boy, the servings were huge!
**Sorry, no pics as it was on impulse and I didn't lug along my camera**
When the waiter came to serve us, he placed 3 glasses of water, 3 plates, 3 bowls and 3 sets of fork and spoon. I just gave it a passing thought at that time.
Did I mention that there were 2 humans and 1 dog?
Somehow, between the 2 humans, we managed to clear the plates off every morsel. Do we deserve an applause? *clap clap clap*
So when it comes to settling the bill, that's when 'my passing thought' became an "item in the bill". I was actually billed for 3 DINERS instead of 2! Now that also explains the extra large servings.
Me : Why 3 pax?
Cashier : Eh, not 3 people?
Me : Does SHE look like human?? (me pointing to Happy)
The cashier craned her neck to look over my table. 1 human and 1 dog looked back at her. Then she turned and gave me a sheepish smile.
Cashier : Ok, me no charge 3, cancel 1.
Right, when we left the restaurant, I tossed my car keys to Happy. Ought to be her turn to drive since the cashier acknowledged her as a full paying diner!
Thursday, October 4, 2007
How Far Do You Trust...
Automated cash deposit machine?
Recently a friend went to the bank to deposit some cash. As you all know, nowadays most banks do not accept cash deposit over the counter, we have to deposit them via their deposit machine.
After slotting in the cash, the amount displayed on the screen did not tally, short of $1000. Without thinking, my friend just hit on the 'accept' button. That was a mistake.
He went to the bank to lodge a report. They said they'll check and let him know at the end of the day. So he thought that's fine.
NO, it wasn't fine. He didn't hear from the bank at the end of the day. So he called up the next day.
NO, there wasn't any extra $1000 in the machine. CASE CLOSED. PERIOD. FULL STOP.
Right, after venting out some frustrations to all who listened, there's quite a compilation of similar cases experienced by others. One even claimed that the bank he went to said that the machines are operated by an independent contracting company, so they (being the bank) have no direct dealings with the deposits. So in that case, where are they depositing the money with, the bank or the independent company? Does it make any sense?
Of course, there are bound to be fake claims and reports made by dishonest customers, BUT WHAT ABOUT THE GENUINE ONES?
Time to take out our old milk tins and clear some space under our beds?
Recently a friend went to the bank to deposit some cash. As you all know, nowadays most banks do not accept cash deposit over the counter, we have to deposit them via their deposit machine.
After slotting in the cash, the amount displayed on the screen did not tally, short of $1000. Without thinking, my friend just hit on the 'accept' button. That was a mistake.
He went to the bank to lodge a report. They said they'll check and let him know at the end of the day. So he thought that's fine.
NO, it wasn't fine. He didn't hear from the bank at the end of the day. So he called up the next day.
NO, there wasn't any extra $1000 in the machine. CASE CLOSED. PERIOD. FULL STOP.
Right, after venting out some frustrations to all who listened, there's quite a compilation of similar cases experienced by others. One even claimed that the bank he went to said that the machines are operated by an independent contracting company, so they (being the bank) have no direct dealings with the deposits. So in that case, where are they depositing the money with, the bank or the independent company? Does it make any sense?
Of course, there are bound to be fake claims and reports made by dishonest customers, BUT WHAT ABOUT THE GENUINE ONES?
Time to take out our old milk tins and clear some space under our beds?
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