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rispacooper) wrote2005-11-12 01:26 pm
rispacooper) wrote2005-11-12 01:26 pm
Spreadin' the word...loff the holidays!
So despite me being so (apparently) wikked and eveeeel, I loves me my Xmas. Xmas--not to be confused with that Christian thing with the dude on that weird cross with the sheep and the star or whatever. I'm talking the celebration acknowledging the pillaging and appropriation of old pagan end/rebirth of the year festivals, for which there is much goodwill and cheer and prezzies and drinkies and strange tree decorating ceremonies. That. Xmas, I am down with that, TTTM. Alas, I am also pooooor. So, just giving a shout out to those interested, reminding them that ultimately, the point is friendship and having fun. And, that dollar stores ROCK.
Not to get people gifts from there. However, just pop into a dollar store and buy a crapload of tape and boxes and wrapping paper, disposable cookie trays, xmas-themed cellophane wrap (for the cookies), ribbon, and generic cards. $20, and all that crap is out of the way. Then you have lots of extra change to drop in all the donation cans that will be popping up.
(ah I love anonymous charity, it's my fav).
And in keeping with the goodwill mode, some advice for the holidays.
*Yes...Things are crazy. But there is no need to be rude to the salespeople about lines or sold out items. Do you honestly think the cashier at a Bath and Bodyworks has *any* control over prices or the crowds?
*Ditto for current store promotions. Do you think the workers *want* to ask you about the store credit card, or buy two get one 1/2 off special, or the bag of candy only two dollars extra with purchase? No. They don't. But they have to.
*Ok this is my personal pet peeve, but, when a cashier holds out his/her hand to take your items/money/coupon, actually HAND IT TO THEM. Do not drop it on the counter as though the wait staff and/or counter person is your personal slave and to touch them would be profane and cross the lines of good taste. They are people too and like to be treated accordingly.
*Keep all receipts. The cashiers don't need arguements the day after Xmas. They really don't.
*If your purchase leaves you with under 10 cents in change (or over, but definitely if under) and there is either a place to tip them, or a donation can, DROP YOUR CHANGE IN THERE. Waiters live off tips and they could use a little extra during the holidays. And charities always need donations. It's good karma.
Or, there is always the more direct route.
Red Cross
Second Harvest
Good Will Donations
*ridiculously cheery despite the pissy icon*
Not to get people gifts from there. However, just pop into a dollar store and buy a crapload of tape and boxes and wrapping paper, disposable cookie trays, xmas-themed cellophane wrap (for the cookies), ribbon, and generic cards. $20, and all that crap is out of the way. Then you have lots of extra change to drop in all the donation cans that will be popping up.
(ah I love anonymous charity, it's my fav).
And in keeping with the goodwill mode, some advice for the holidays.
*Yes...Things are crazy. But there is no need to be rude to the salespeople about lines or sold out items. Do you honestly think the cashier at a Bath and Bodyworks has *any* control over prices or the crowds?
*Ditto for current store promotions. Do you think the workers *want* to ask you about the store credit card, or buy two get one 1/2 off special, or the bag of candy only two dollars extra with purchase? No. They don't. But they have to.
*Ok this is my personal pet peeve, but, when a cashier holds out his/her hand to take your items/money/coupon, actually HAND IT TO THEM. Do not drop it on the counter as though the wait staff and/or counter person is your personal slave and to touch them would be profane and cross the lines of good taste. They are people too and like to be treated accordingly.
*Keep all receipts. The cashiers don't need arguements the day after Xmas. They really don't.
*If your purchase leaves you with under 10 cents in change (or over, but definitely if under) and there is either a place to tip them, or a donation can, DROP YOUR CHANGE IN THERE. Waiters live off tips and they could use a little extra during the holidays. And charities always need donations. It's good karma.
Or, there is always the more direct route.
Red Cross
Second Harvest
Good Will Donations
*ridiculously cheery despite the pissy icon*
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Oh wait, I'm wikked and eveeeel, too. Got my first troll response, which only confirms my conviction that trolls are truly the spawn of the stupid, because the fic was about rimming and comment was "u suck ass."
Now what in the hell am I supposed to do with that but laugh uproariously.
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"well obviously, dumbass"