THE REGULARITIES OF BEING A REGULAR
Last year, Jason, a friend of mine, came back from buying breakfast from Druxy's and was marveling to another friend and me that the guy making his breakfast sandwich gave him a bunch of extra toppings. At. No. Extra. Charge.
We congratulated Jason on his new found wealth, because anytime you get something for nothing it's a boon. This friend shook his head, and said that he did not like being a regular and would have to go to another Druxy's the next day to get his breakfast. My friend and I warned Jason not to be, well, stupid, because as he clearly found out being a regular has its benefits.
The next day Jason did go to a different Druxy's, and not only didn't get any free extra toppings, but thinks that they may have shortchanged him on the condiments. There was nothing more to say to Jason than "We told you so." Lesson learned, Jason went back to his regular Druxy's.
I've become a regular at this fantastic premium salad. The owner knows me. The manager knows me. I know their names. One of the guys who works behind the counter knows me - he's always asking how I'm doing. I'm so regular there, that the manager gave me his cell number to place my orders in case no one picks up the main line. Once, I even got them to toss in green apples into one of their chef designed salads. FREE DICED APPLE!!!
If you have a chance to become a regular, or a "Norm" was on Cheers, I commend you for taking it. It can sometimes lead to free stuff, and c'mon, who doesn't like free stuff?
posted by kacob @ 4:36 PM
1 Comments:
I agree. Being a regular definitely has its benefits. I would advise anyone who has developed any form of long term relationship with a merchant of any kind to cherish that comraderie and potential for free and discounted goods and services. I have received many goods and services that I would otherwise not have been able to get except for paying a lot more money to get them. For example, I went to the Rainforest Cafe, my favourite restaurant at Yorkdale Mall, and the Manager paid my entire bill for the evening. Now if I were not a regular I'd be out of pocket, but instead my guests and I were able to splurge on something else that was more lasting (i.e. a great pair of shoes). I will stand with my head high and my back straight and continue being a regular at this joint.
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