An older lady decided to give herself a big treat for her 70th
birthday by staying overnight in a nice hotel.
When she checked out the next morning, the desk clerk handed
her a bill for $250.00.
She demanded to know why the charge was so
high. "I agree it's a nice hotel, but the rooms
aren't worth $250.00 for just an overnight stay! I didn't even have
breakfast."
The clerk told her that $250.00 is the 'standard
rate' and breakfast had been included had she wanted it.
She insisted on speaking to the Manager. The Manager appeared and,
forewarned by the desk clerk, announced: "This hotel has an Olympic-sized pool and a huge
conference center which are available for use."
"But I didn't use them," she said.
''Well, they are here, and you could have,"
explained the Manager. He went on to explain that she could also have seen one of the
in-hotel shows for which they were so famous. "We have the best
entertainers from the world over performing here," the Manager said.
"But I didn't go to any of those shows," she said.
"Well, we have them, and you could have," the Manager replied.
No matter what amenity the Manager mentioned, she replied,
"But I didn't use it!" and the Manager countered with his standard response.
After several minutes’ discussion, and with the Manager
still unmoved, she decided to pay, and wrote a check and gave it to
him.
The Manager was surprised when he looked at the check.
"But madam, this check is for $50.00."
"That's correct I charged you $200.00 for sleeping with me," she replied.
"But I didn't!" exclaimed the very surprised Manager.
"Well, too bad, I was here, and you could have."
Don't mess with Senior Citizens!!
