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  How much do you tip and why?

  by els in

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  i am a waitress at a pizzeria/italian restaurant.

  overall i get really good tips but sometimes it seems like the customers are going to tip a certain amount no matter what i do.

  i can totally screw up a table and still get a great tip and other tables i give perfect service to and get a lousy tip.

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  I agree with the general consensus here. I tip based on the quality of the service in that individual circumstance. 20-25% for outstanding service, 15% for average service, and if the service is subpar or nonexistent, I tip accordingly.

  Worst case I ever had? We (a group of 4) were seated at an Outback restaurant in Arizona, and it took the waitress literally 20 minutes to come over and take our orders. Mind you, this place was not busy at the time, and I could see her yapping with one of her buddies in the back from my seat. Anyway, when she FINALLY took our orders, she had the nerve to be rude to us (her tone was very condescending and sarcastic) and even then she did not get our orders right.

  Did she get a tip? Yep, she sure did. I left a handwritten note with a TIP on it. "Lose some weight to be more attractive, and be nicer to your customers and you might get better tips from now on. You'll have to go fishing for the tip I left you today." I had left a rusted penny in a dirty water glass.
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  First District Convention of 2003 in Rockford, Illinois

  by blondie in

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  http://www.rrstar.com/localnews/your_community/rockford/20030525-5467.shtml

  baptism questions.

  6/1/85 wt page 30 on the basis of the sacrifice of jesus christ, have you repented of your sins and dedicated yourself to jehovah to do his will?do you understand that your dedication and baptism identify you as one of jehovahs witnesses in association with gods spirit-directed organization?.

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  Being a former Jehovah's Witness from Illinois, perhaps I can address some issues for you.

  There are two series of District Conventions in Illinois. The conventions you refer to take place in Rockford, Illinois (extreme northwest of the state, 3+ hours from Chicago) at the Rockford Convention Center, now named the MetroCentre I believe. These often occur simultaneously with the conventions in Chicago.

  Regarding the conventions in the city of Chicago, only in the last 3 or so years were conventions held at Comiskey Park, and prior to that conventions for those assigned districts were at Hawthorne Race Track in Cicero, Illinois. (a near-west suburb of Chicago within minutes of the city) Yes, many JW's did choose to attend conventions other than their own when assigned to Comiskey Park, because it is an outdoor facility and in the summertime you either got sunburned badly or rained out. When you consider that Hawthorne Race Track was a building that accommodated over 20,000 people, was indoor, had air conditioning and plush seating (anyone remember the Gold Cup Room?), even had tinted windows for where the sun came in during the day, etc. That is why people were upset.

  Does anyone have a recent Watchtower magazine which outlines the 2003 Convention Schedule giving locations and dates?

  Just shows how the WT is getting cheaper and cheaper by the year.
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  It's the "YOU ARE WRONG!" Game!

  by Yizuman in

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  ok, so here's the idea, for anyone who doesn't know... .

  the first person makes a (supposedly) undeniable statement.

  the next poster has to somehow prove him wrong, and make a statement of their own.. .

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  LMAO @ sphere. That was ingenius. This thread has the potential to be awesome if people utilize their creativity.

  Milk is good for you? If it is coming from Halle Berry's breasts, I would be inclined to agree.

  However. You state milk is good for you? YOU ARE WRONG. How can a white liquidy discharge (substance) literally taken from the underbelly udder of a cow when it is stimulated be good for a human to drink? The very thought of milk's origin is disgusting.

  George W. Bush is the SMARTEST man alive. (too easy, but I hope to get a good laugh out of this one)
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  It's the "YOU ARE WRONG!" Game!

  by Yizuman in

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  ok, so here's the idea, for anyone who doesn't know... .

  the first person makes a (supposedly) undeniable statement.

  the next poster has to somehow prove him wrong, and make a statement of their own.. .

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  Now my turn to make a statement.

  • The earth is a planet which humans reside on and contains an atmosphere including oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen.

  Prove that one wrong Yizu!
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  It's the "YOU ARE WRONG!" Game!

  by Yizuman in

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  ok, so here's the idea, for anyone who doesn't know... .

  the first person makes a (supposedly) undeniable statement.

  the next poster has to somehow prove him wrong, and make a statement of their own.. .

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  Reborn2002

  Monty Python's Flying Circus is better than SNL.

  The SNL cast over a period of years has included John Belushi, Dan Akroyd, Eddie Murphy, Steve Martin, Gilda Radner, Chris Farley, and a host of others who have literally set the benchmark for comedy. Monty Python, while at times hilarious, is simply chock full of British humor. Besides, we all know how Americans feel about British comedy.

  DISCLAIMER: I did not necessarily mean the above post. It was for the sole purpose of attempting to play Yizuman's game. On a personal note, I absolutely ADORE Monty Python.
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  Who is your least favorite GB member?

  by logansrun in

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  okay, i always look with suspicion on topics that talk about how evil certain jws are, but i am a little curious about this -- who are the "bad guys" on the gb and who are the "good guys" (if any)?

  my experience: ted jaracz -- the bad guy.

  i've discussed a little of my contact with him in the past.

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  At one point in time the Panorama special was available on this website via the "Streaming Media" section which housed all the television video feeds including silentlambs, Connie Chung, and the BBC documentary.

  I am sure some members on this board have it available. You may want to ask Simon and perhaps it could be provided for you. Then you could see Ted Jaracz snide comments for yourself.
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  Who is your least favorite GB member?

  by logansrun in

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  okay, i always look with suspicion on topics that talk about how evil certain jws are, but i am a little curious about this -- who are the "bad guys" on the gb and who are the "good guys" (if any)?

  my experience: ted jaracz -- the bad guy.

  i've discussed a little of my contact with him in the past.

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  Who is your least favorite GB member?

  After viewing the Panorama special on BBC last year which discussed the pedophile issue and had a brief interview with Ted Jaracz, I would say he is my least favorite currently.

  The man reeks of arrogance and disrespect for others. Just watching the interview you could sense his contempt for any and all who would dare question him.

  I for one will be glad when the old man is dead. It won't be long now for him anyway. Then I can celebrate and go piss on his grave..
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  Minimus Is Really Alex Trebek

  by Stephanus in

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  what is true or false?.

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  Reborn2002

  Funny, I always thought minimus was:

  Anne Robinson from The Weakest Link.

  Think about it.

  Anne Robinson has red hair. Minimus is a red dot.

  Anne Robinson asks an endless array of questions. Minimus? Ditto.

  Anne Robinson can be rude to contestants. Minimus can get riled when certain circumstances arise.

  Coincidence? I think not. We found you Anne!
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  Posters That Seem To Have Vanished Off The Face Of The Earth...?

  by SpannerintheWorks in

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  there are some posters that, for no apparent reason, seem to have disappeared recently.

  these do not seem to be the subject of "verbal" abuse or self-resignation, but they just, well...vanished!

  and they all were very active prior to their spontaneous combustion.. those who come to mind are:.

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  Yes I do...he's out of pocket right now and I'll leave it at that..I wish I could explain to you all more, but it is embarassing to me and to him...He's young and stupid and still needs to learn from more of the harsher lessons in life...

  Yes it is unfortunate what became of him. However if I am not mistaken (unless you edited your comments afterwards) you posted a thread discussing what happened to your brother. I remember specifically Valis because I pay attention to your threads. I will not say what became of your brother out of respect for you, but all someone would have to do is look through the archives under your username to dig it up.

  ((((Valis))))
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  Posters That Seem To Have Vanished Off The Face Of The Earth...?

  by SpannerintheWorks in

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  there are some posters that, for no apparent reason, seem to have disappeared recently.

  these do not seem to be the subject of "verbal" abuse or self-resignation, but they just, well...vanished!

  and they all were very active prior to their spontaneous combustion.. those who come to mind are:.

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  Reborn2002

  YouKnow

  Yadirf

  FredHall (he was at least funny sometimes)

  maximus