Comments on: If you’re nice, maybe you’ll get a seat next to Santa

By: Kevin Fields

Kevin Fields — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:45:05 +0000

As I’ve always learned, there’s no harm in asking. The worst thing you can ever be told is “No.”

By: Carver

Carver — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:24:44 +0000

@Chicky

It happened once to me. I was a student and a young lady and I arrived at the door to the school at the same time. I held the door open, having been raised that it was the gentlemenly thing to do. I was rewarded with a cursing about sexist male pigs that would have made a sailor blush. So much for being nice.

By: Bill

Bill — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:05:03 +0000

They’ve already cut their prices, I expect it is difficult to get extra freebies. Some people are better at getting them than others I guess. Aside from being switched from an aisle seat to a middle seat (although it got me home 5 hours sooner), I’ve been treated pretty well – sometimes I get extras, but usually I’m just happy to get what I paid for.

By: Chicky

Chicky — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:53:43 +0000

I’ve said it before: good manners and civility do not cost a dime. They are, however, priceless. It takes effort, sometimes, to muster up that smile and a pleasant, “Good morning,” but I’ve never heard of anyone being treated worse because they did.

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:55:53 +0000

As long as you treat people well and with respect, they are more likely to be a bit giving during the holiday season. That is what this time of year is all about. Yea, gifts from people you know are nice, but the good attitude and kindness of complete strangers are worth a lot in terms of overall good will and repeat business, at least for me.

By: Scott

Scott — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:17:52 +0000

That doesn’t even make any sense.

By: Justin

Justin — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:56:31 +0000

Chris,

I think you overlook something very fundamental. These organizations are run by people alike. You have nice individuals and complete A-holes to put it frankly. You might catch a nice one who has a great day and willing to go that extra mile. You might catch a grumpy one chooses to follow the book to the exact reading. It’s all about luck. Sometimes you just happen upon some nice people who know how to get the ball rolling in your favor. Sure, they are bending the rules. Yet, in many cases, it will make people return. One bad experience offset by a good experience can have a lasting impression.

By: Duke Nukem

Duke Nukem — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:01:53 +0000

Oh yeah? Tell that to the idiots that gate-checked my bags all the way, and then (it was a connecting flight), at the connecting airport I have to lug around those heavy bags! All of this for a hefty fee, eh? I pay, I carry…nice fleece!