fun math question
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I think only 3 pizzas as well.
The table example doesn't translate well, either, because... well... that wasn't the deal.
If they said you get one table per 4 paid guests, then you would have only received 3 tables.
So you think if you have a party with one child (imagine if smurphy had kids), do you get a free pizza?
The table example doesn't translate well, either, because... well... that wasn't the deal.
If they said you get one table per 4 paid guests, then you would have only received 3 tables.
So you think if you have a party with one child (imagine if smurphy had kids), do you get a free pizza?
I don't think bringing your kid to the bowling alley constitutes a party so bad example.
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Goodness.
It's 3 pizzas but their policy isn't customer friendly and they should have given a slice or two for #13. They sell it by the slice right? :shrug:
I'd assume a large chain over a locally owned bowling alley as more times than not small communities with bad experiences could lead to less parties which equals less revenue etc... :shrug:
I hope the kids had fun.
Goodness.
It's 3 pizzas but their policy isn't customer friendly and they should have given a slice or two for #13. They sell it by the slice right? :shrug:
I'd assume a large chain over a locally owned bowling alley as more times than not small communities with bad experiences could lead to less parties which equals less revenue etc... :shrug:
I hope the kids had fun.
party was at GRC on green bay road.
they do not sell by the slice. just drop a whole pizza on the table cut into a bunch of squares for the kids to grab.
locally owned chain. and yes... small community... i now know of 11 other kids that wont be having parties there due to the quality of service provided... not just the pizza issue.. that was just the icing on the cake.
they do not sell by the slice. just drop a whole pizza on the table cut into a bunch of squares for the kids to grab.
locally owned chain. and yes... small community... i now know of 11 other kids that wont be having parties there due to the quality of service provided... not just the pizza issue.. that was just the icing on the cake.
I saw that coming...
Definitely, their loss and I find your situation ALOT more understanding knowing they sell their pizza by the pies...
That's really absurd...
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There was no minimum number of kids mentioned.
But you are essentially requesting a party incentive that is set for 4 entries.
I'm only playing devil's advocate from the policy standpoint. Being in client fulfillment, the "right" thing to do was to throw in an extra pizza (or a hot dog by asking if any of the kids don't like pizza).
Also remember that businesses are extremely crunched right now. Instead of increasing customer satisfaction, many business owners make the mistake of only looking at minimizing costs.
Too bad for this bowling alley, but more unfortunate for the kid(s) that did not have a good time at the birthday party.
Too bad that place has taken a turn for the worse since the two managers took off to open thier own business.
well I am with everyone else on the 3 pizzas only, policy is policy. I think that ,we as a society, have gotten way beyond the customer is always right crap. And if it is a small community, i do think the loss of business,is really a factor. How many other bowling alleys could there be? Math problem? i do not see any problem with the math, simply 1 pizza per 4 kids. 3 pizzas, now if you wanted teh 4th then pay for three more kids, whether they were there or not.
And besides you said it urself, they provided icing on the cake, at no extra charge.:142smilie
just to close it out.. they did end up giving me the 4th pizza for free.
the pizzas came out 20 minutes late.. lanes were not opened for the first 20 minutes, lane cleaner chemicals were stacked in one of the lanes and the seating area, soda and juice pitchers were delivered and never refilled.. etc etc.
my wife stopped me from loading all the kids into cars and going to chuckie cheeses i thought it was so bad. our hostess sucked basically.
then when i brought it up to the shift manager how poorly it was organizes and how little fun the kids had, he said "i'll fix this" and handed me a coupon for a free rail drink.
good stuff i tell ya.
the pizzas came out 20 minutes late.. lanes were not opened for the first 20 minutes, lane cleaner chemicals were stacked in one of the lanes and the seating area, soda and juice pitchers were delivered and never refilled.. etc etc.
my wife stopped me from loading all the kids into cars and going to chuckie cheeses i thought it was so bad. our hostess sucked basically.
then when i brought it up to the shift manager how poorly it was organizes and how little fun the kids had, he said "i'll fix this" and handed me a coupon for a free rail drink.
good stuff i tell ya.
Small local community? Didn't like the service, and they give you a shitty drink coupon. Why not write the owners a letter. Most of the time it works if they value their business and they will make things right. Almost always works with chain restaurants owned by big corporations (We used to eat at Applebees and the manager admitted to us they changed their food to pre-cooked processed food - yuck, haven't been back since and gave a $75 GC - we complained to corporate - to my boss as a Xmas gift). If they don't, word of mouth is a powerful tool and businesses all over the place close eventually from bad word of mouth and shitty service. I've seen it time and time again in big cities and small towns.
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Ya see this is exactly what i think should have been the outcome. Nothing personal Marine,
But if were the owner(manager) or hostess, it doesnt matter, you knew the policy going into the deal. First, brought an odd child to the party and expected the policy to be adjusted or even neglected all together, and then proceeded to "demonstrate" with bowling balls to instruct people(that mind you made the policy) on how many pizzas are to be made for the party. Personally right then and there, you would have not received any(special) attention from me.
I know what so many people are thinking , i would not run a "successful" business, but One thing is for damn sure , it would be profitable. And I would not give in to stupidity, or people looking to get more than what is rightfully theirs.
I have never been a fan of the customer is always right, hell no. I dont want that type of client to begin with. Understand the rules, abide by them and everyone will be happy, i mean did you really think after all that "talk" with the manager and demonstration of math to him as if he was a 5th grader, that your service was going to be second to none.
Personally i dont think so. I know this comes across harsh, but it is true, i am tries of all the lawsuits, the finger pointing, and it isnt my fault BS.
No one these days has honor, no one accepts guilt for anything anymore.
I mean really , if you dont want sand in your shorts, dont go to the beach, and if you dont want to get wet, then dont jump into the pool.
And when someone tells me , ohh well then I will just go over to Chuckie Cheeses, then i will politely tell them to take their pain in the ass business over there.
But if were the owner(manager) or hostess, it doesnt matter, you knew the policy going into the deal. First, brought an odd child to the party and expected the policy to be adjusted or even neglected all together, and then proceeded to "demonstrate" with bowling balls to instruct people(that mind you made the policy) on how many pizzas are to be made for the party. Personally right then and there, you would have not received any(special) attention from me.
I know what so many people are thinking , i would not run a "successful" business, but One thing is for damn sure , it would be profitable. And I would not give in to stupidity, or people looking to get more than what is rightfully theirs.
I have never been a fan of the customer is always right, hell no. I dont want that type of client to begin with. Understand the rules, abide by them and everyone will be happy, i mean did you really think after all that "talk" with the manager and demonstration of math to him as if he was a 5th grader, that your service was going to be second to none.
Personally i dont think so. I know this comes across harsh, but it is true, i am tries of all the lawsuits, the finger pointing, and it isnt my fault BS.
No one these days has honor, no one accepts guilt for anything anymore.
I mean really , if you dont want sand in your shorts, dont go to the beach, and if you dont want to get wet, then dont jump into the pool.
And when someone tells me , ohh well then I will just go over to Chuckie Cheeses, then i will politely tell them to take their pain in the ass business over there.
i hear you padre. i wouldn't have griped about the pizzas if that was the "only" thing.
but i think the item in question has led people off topic. this is not a question of how to divide pizza evenly. a monkey can do that.
this is a simple math question that should be solved using math and not looking at the situation around it.
but i think the item in question has led people off topic. this is not a question of how to divide pizza evenly. a monkey can do that.
this is a simple math question that should be solved using math and not looking at the situation around it.
I hear you dude. About 2 months ago we ate at a Joe's Crab Shack out here and it was absolutely horrid taste wise. I ordered crabcakes there and i got a pile of old bay seasoning and a lil bit of crabcake. the fish tasted like someone rolled it in mud before they sent it out. all in all, a horrible tasting meal. Told the waitress, she sent the manager over and explained that the crabcakes were cooked "just like the east coast" but that even he agress they have too much spice on em. but they aint changing it. and that was it. top it off, place is just dirty overall...
i wrote feedback on their website, wrote an actuall well composed and tasteful letter about it. Regional guy calls me back and says sorry, want a coupon for a free meal. which is fine.. but really... what am i gonna do? i dont like the food and atmosphere there... why am i going back for more misery? why would i give it to someone i know to go suffer?
I just take my money to other places I like better.
i was bored.. no one had posted any farces about blowing up their own country.. so i had to vent somewhere else.
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Joe's Crab Shack might literally be the worst restaurant in gastronomic history. If they comped meals due to taste, they would make exactly $0 every shift.
We have crab cakes at least once every month or two using nothing but real jumbo lump and back tail mixed together, a couple eggs for holding together, and some seasoned bredcrumbs (very little). Only way to eat TRUE crab cakes.
Must admit they are awesome if I do say so myself.
Must admit they are awesome if I do say so myself.
crabcakes in wisconsin or wherever you are :142smilie
you know better than that
i know i know... spur of the moment decision. i still get crab meat and make them myself.
