Originally Posted By mele Oh, 2oony, I know that no one here jumped on this story because of the reasons I stated above. I'm sorry if that wasn't clear. I think the media and people on other sites jumped all over her for this. I read something this morning from a "source close to Elin" that they didn't even find the damage until Habitat for Humanity was ripping everything apart. I also read that she was going to build almost the same house. I don't know what to believe anymore...and frankly, I don't so much care. Just going to focus on the people who are getting jobs from this and move on. Plus, I must say, some of my clients are screamin' wealthy. One family is so incredibly wealthy and connected that I dare not mention who they are. They do sometimes waste money but, for the most part, they are cheaper than I am over some things. You would never catch me calling a grocery store to complain about being overcharged an extra $1.20 for 6 cans of beans...but I've sure as hell had to call for one of my clients. It's kind of insane.
Originally Posted By mele Oh, 2oony, I know that no one here jumped on this story because of the reasons I stated above. I'm sorry if that wasn't clear. I think the media and people on other sites jumped all over her for this. I read something this morning from a "source close to Elin" that they didn't even find the damage until Habitat for Humanity was ripping everything apart. I also read that she was going to build almost the same house. I don't know what to believe anymore...and frankly, I don't so much care. Just going to focus on the people who are getting jobs from this and move on. Plus, I must say, some of my clients are screamin' wealthy. One family is so incredibly wealthy and connected that I dare not mention who they are. They do sometimes waste money but, for the most part, they are cheaper than I am over some things. You would never catch me calling a grocery store to complain about being overcharged an extra $1.20 for 6 cans of beans...but I've sure as hell had to call for one of my clients. It's kind of insane.
Originally Posted By Tikiduck Funny you mention cheap rich folks. I am occasionally in the orbit of some very wealthy athletes, no names, and one in particular is a notorious cheapskate. Tiger Woods is known as a cheapskate as well, but I have no affiliations with him, and damn little respect.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper Talked to a limo driver in Vegas and he didn't mind naming names about who was cheap. Tiger and just about every well known NBA player were on the list.
Originally Posted By Goofyernmost Chances are they figure that their "people" have already taken care of that little detail. I don't even carry cash, why would they?
Originally Posted By wahooskipper I'm a lowly middle classer but I make sure I have cash for tipping situations. You think the celebrities might be able to remember that one detail. But, I suspect it is an ego thing. "You got to meet me. You don't need a tip on top of that."
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder "Talked to a limo driver in Vegas and he didn't mind naming names about who was cheap. Tiger and just about every well known NBA player were on the list." They're saving it for bottle service at the Palms.
Originally Posted By mele I rarely have cash but I make sure to have it if I need to tip someone. I've been in situations with my clients when they didn't give me any cash to tip people working in their homes. It's embarrassing.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 I know a guy who has worked for years in a hotel that has celebs staying constantly. Both he and his staff (he oversees quite a few) are in contact with them all the time, and believe me - the staff talks among themselves and it gets back to him. I've told him I won't spread around names (so I won't), but he's told me in confidence exactly who's gracious, who's a pain in the butt, who tips well (and some do!) and who's jaw-droppingly cheap.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper There was a country awards show going on in Vegas the weekend I was there. The limo driver said the country stars were pretty generous...for what it is worth.
