Is $20 a good sum for a bribe to be "taken care of"?

imported_Tomato · Jul 25, 2003

That was worded horribly, but I'm still half-asleep.

Okay.

If you go to a hotel and are interested in an upgrade (without paying sticker price)... how much is a good amount to slip to the clerk when asking if any suites/etc. are available? Has anyone done that before, and if so, how exactly do you do it (I'd imagine wrap the $20 around an ID or credit card or something while sliding it over the counter) and how did it work out?

isekii · Jul 25, 2003

just show some cleaveage and wink

imported_Tomato · Jul 25, 2003

Originally posted by: isekii
just show some cleaveage and wink

What if it's a straight female/gay male clerk?

isekii · Jul 25, 2003

Originally posted by: Dezign

Originally posted by: isekii
just show some cleaveage and wink

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What if it's a straight female/gay male clerk?

then fold up a 20 nicely under the CC and wink.

Hammer · Jul 25, 2003

ive always heard 50 but ive never tried it.

Hossenfeffer · Jul 25, 2003

You can always ask if there are any upgrades available. I'd say do it in a no-nonsense way and make it known that you're willing to pay a bit.

Depending on the situation, the hotel isn't "out" anything by switching you to an otherwise vacant room.

I'll be testing this out on Monday myself.

As for the "slipping somebody a $20", I have zero experience. It wouldn't seem the best thing to do at the hotel desk because of the cameras. The employee wouldn't likely feel kosher with taking a "bribe"

Hossenfeffer · Jul 25, 2003

Originally posted by: Dezign

Originally posted by: isekii
just show some cleaveage and wink

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What if it's a straight female/gay male clerk?

There are plenty of gay males with a love for the bewbies. Half the cast of the show I'm in actually.

Kevin · Jul 25, 2003

Think they are really going to risk their job for $20?

beer · Jul 25, 2003

Ya, there are probably extensive cameras in most hotels that would have suites you would want to be in anyways.

richardycc · Jul 25, 2003

this is known as the $20 trick, some say its a myth, some say it does or doesn't work, but I have personally saw it done once. the trick is just leave the $20 bill on the counter and ask for a FREE upgrade, if they give it to you, just leave the $20 on the counter and leave, if they dont give you any upgrade, just take the $20 with you and walk away.

rich

Hossenfeffer · Jul 25, 2003

Here are some proposed methods Guessing that some might apply, some don't.

Hmm, I'm wondering if I shouldn't call the hotel I've booked for Monday and ask if there is a room assignment yet. Heck, I could even drive down there...

Jzero · Jul 25, 2003

Originally posted by: Hossenfeffer

Originally posted by: Dezign

Originally posted by: isekii
just show some cleaveage and wink

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What if it's a straight female/gay male clerk?

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There are plenty of gay males with a love for the bewbies. Half the cast of the show I'm in actually.

Is that Rocky Horror, or something different?

Excelsior · Jul 25, 2003

Originally posted by: isekii
just show some cleaveage and wink

I with isekii on this one. Judging from the last pic of you I saw, you'd have NO problem pulling it off

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HomeBrewerDude · Jul 25, 2003

I wouldn't try it, but I have heard that just giving gatekeepers a little souveniour bobble works wonders. Since it isn't a flat out bribe, they can't get in trouble, and it doesn't cost you much. But you are giving them something and that might make them feel like giving you something in return.

I wouldn't be able to do with my personality, unless I had had a few beers.

:beer:

imported_Tomato · Jul 25, 2003

Originally posted by: yamahaXS
I wouldn't try it, but I have heard that just giving gatekeepers a little souveniour bobble works wonders. Since it isn't a flat out bribe, they can't get in trouble, and it doesn't cost you much. But you are giving them something and that might make them feel like giving you something in return.

I wouldn't be able to do with my personality, unless I had had a few beers. :beer:

Heh. Give a clerk in Las Vegas a little souvenier bauble?

Who knows... it's worth a shot.

I'm tempted to try the $20 idea, but I don't want to offend anyone or get anyone in trouble.

And as an Asian female, I have no boobage to flash around, even if I wanted to.

But thanks for the tips... I'll be sure to come back on the 4th with a full illustrated review of what happened. You guys are always helpful, thank you again...

newbiepcuser · Jul 25, 2003

It only works at the crap holes. Like everybody says there are cameras everywhere.

isekii · Jul 25, 2003

Originally posted by: Dezign

Originally posted by: yamahaXS
I wouldn't try it, but I have heard that just giving gatekeepers a little souveniour bobble works wonders. Since it isn't a flat out bribe, they can't get in trouble, and it doesn't cost you much. But you are giving them something and that might make them feel like giving you something in return.

I wouldn't be able to do with my personality, unless I had had a few beers. :beer:

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Heh. Give a clerk in Las Vegas a little souvenier bauble? Who knows... it's worth a shot.

I'm tempted to try the $20 idea, but I don't want to offend anyone or get anyone in trouble.

And as an Asian female, I have no boobage to flash around, even if I wanted to. But thanks for the tips... I'll be sure to come back on the 4th with a full illustrated review of what happened. You guys are always helpful, thank you again...

Pics ?

i'll be the judge of that.

AgentBehemoth · Jul 25, 2003

If you're going to be staying a week or so then fold a fitty up and when you put your credit card on the counter put it under it with just the fitty sticking out and then ask if you can get an upgrade. Discreet yet you get your meaning across.

And forget about the cameras as you can tip anyone who helps you in Vegas, if you don't then you're an Ahole(not specifically you).

Have a good time.

Binar · Jul 25, 2003

Originally posted by: Excelsior

Originally posted by: isekii
just show some cleaveage and wink

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I with isekii on this one. Judging from the last pic of you I saw, you'd have NO problem pulling it off .

I have to agree with them.
Dezign you are more the modest.
You are beautiful

DurocShark · Jul 25, 2003

Funny, I was trying to figure out what a grl meant by being "taken care of".

Rufio · Jul 25, 2003

Originally posted by: Binar

Originally posted by: Excelsior

Originally posted by: isekii
just show some cleaveage and wink

Click to expand...

I with isekii on this one. Judging from the last pic of you I saw, you'd have NO problem pulling it off .

Click to expand...

I have to agree with them.
Dezign you are more the modest.
You are beautiful

Dezign i agree w/them. and i've seen u in real life.

OK. Here is how you do it. I assume u are trying to do this in Vegas?

When you present your ID and your credit card, fold the $20 between the two items. Then fan it out when you hand it to the person. and jsut ask "are there any room upgrades available?"

if yes, she will discreetly take the $20. if not, she'll return it w/your id and CC.

easy as that.

how do i know? I always used to do it when I was in Vegas. I stayed at Bally's alot, and every time, me nad my woman would get a suite upgrade or sometimes even the honeymoon suite (w/the crazy awesome hot tub!) I just would tell them sometimes that I was going to propose or that we were getting married....works as easy as that.

it feels like it takes a lot of guts, but it doesn't. you can't lose what you don't have. just ask and if you get it, that would be a huge bonus. if not, then you didn't lose anything.

i say that if you are staying for the weekend, $20 is good. if you are staying longer, maybe a ilttlem ore would be better. tipping always gets you places, especialy in Vegas.

conjur · Jul 25, 2003

Originally posted by: Rufio

how do i know? I always used to do it when I was in Vegas. I stayed at Bally's alot, and every time, me nad my woman would get a suite upgrade or sometimes even the honeymoon suite (w/the crazy awesome hot tub!) I just would tell them sometimes that I was going to propose or that we were getting married....works as easy as that.

heh heh

Hope you weren't wearing your wedding rings at the time! :Q

Rufio · Jul 25, 2003

Originally posted by: conjur

Originally posted by: Rufio

how do i know? I always used to do it when I was in Vegas. I stayed at Bally's alot, and every time, me nad my woman would get a suite upgrade or sometimes even the honeymoon suite (w/the crazy awesome hot tub!) I just would tell them sometimes that I was going to propose or that we were getting married....works as easy as that.

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heh heh

Hope you weren't wearing your wedding rings at the time! :Q

we ain't married.

conjur · Jul 25, 2003

DOH!

Hossenfeffer · Jul 25, 2003

Originally posted by: Jzero

Originally posted by: Hossenfeffer

Originally posted by: Dezign

Originally posted by: isekii
just show some cleaveage and wink

Click to expand...

What if it's a straight female/gay male clerk?

Click to expand...

There are plenty of gay males with a love for the bewbies. Half the cast of the show I'm in actually.

Click to expand...

Is that Rocky Horror, or something different?

It's a different show. Didn't get a call about Rocky yet, though I doubt one will come. Have yet to get my foot in the door there.

Is $20 a good sum for a bribe to be "taken care of"?

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