Tuesday, October 18, 2005

Indians & Cheaters

Every so often, I get customers who want to pay in cash, as they are visiting the inn with someone they're not supposed to be with. These people are called Dayfuckers. It's none of my business, but I do feel a little funny knowing there is at least one other someone out there who probably cares! But I can look past that, it's income after all, and I bet we'd lose at least $8000 per year if affairs never happened. But then the couple that showed up today puzzled me. They called about 5 minutes before they arrived, asked if I had a room available right then, saying they were visiting friends in the next town. They showed up almost immediately, brought in one tiny bag, and couldn't wipe the smiles off their faces as they didn't listen to anything I said while I checked them in and showed them the room. When I told them the price of the room they didn't bat an eyelash, which makes me think I should have charged them more! They couldn't wait to get into that room and start fucking! They gave me some story about having to leave very early the next day, so no breakfast for them and that they would be leaving to go out soon. Then the dude charged the stay on his credit card, and ripped up the receipt immediately after I gave it to him. I knew exactly what was up when that happened, and figured I'd let them get to it. I started to take care of my other duties, including picking up a group from the train station, walking the dog, etc, and maybe 2 hours went by. I went into the kitchen and there was their key! They had left already! I guess they got what they came for! Now if only I could rent the room again tonight!

Also, the people I went to grab at the train station are the sweetest Indian family. I checked them in, and they have all sorts of dietary restrictions other than the no beef no pork thing. I listened to what they needed, told them I could take care of it, and showed them their rooms. They asked if they could make some tea, then if I had any pads, which I don't, so I had to send them to the pharmacy in town, and then they decided to give me a little present! I'm sure they carry around a whole bunch of them to give to various strangers as custom, but the jewelry box they gave me was beautiful. I'm sure it cost them 50 cents, but whatever. I still appreciated the idea, and they're only here for one night, so this surprised me. Okay, back to work now. I've got one more group to check in and then I can do whatever!