Hotel’s ‘tip-the-housekeeper’ campaign draws ire from a public suffering tipping fatigue

17 Wednesday Sep 2014

My sisters and I encountered housekeeping tip envelopes when we stayed at Best Western in Quebec City this summer. Although we declined services during our three-day stay, some of us left a little something before checking out. I agree with some comments on this article that if someone is being paid to make sure your room is clean or that your food is served as ordered, intact and on time, why is there an expectation to tip? Tip fatigue indeed!

Distractions: Roald Dahl and Jet-Lag Recovery

24 Sunday Aug 2014

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What a delightful little test!

Fun yet stressful since I hadn’t heard of some of the stories. Matilda and James and the Giant Peach were my favourites. I guessed at some, only got 6 correct answers. Not bad, regardless.

“You win some tea and margarine on toast at Miss Honey’s cottage”
Sounds like a lovely visit.

Thanks to Acid Free Pulp for the distraction!

Theresa

Acid Free Pulp

gloop

Mrs. Gloop: Don’t just stand there, do something!
Willy Wonka: [unenthusiastically] Help. Police, Murder.

I’m a wee bit tired after just returning from a week in Berlin. I have some interesting books up my sleeve, but with my eyelids wanting to droop over at any given minute, they will have to wait. Instead, here is a Sunday distraction: How Much Do You Actually Know About Roald Dahl’s Books? I only answered about 50% correctly. It’s been ages since I’ve read a Roald Dahl book, but I’ve always been a fan (I’m sure many of you are, too!). Did you do any better?

This distraction is inspired by the–admittedly, nice–seatmate I had on one flight, but because she was rather large (and German) and intruded on my small space, I couldn’t help but be entirely mean and think of Augustus Gloop.

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