Please remove your shoes!
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Topic: Please remove your shoes!
Posted By: RotoClean
Subject: Please remove your shoes!
Date Posted: 02/October/2006 at 6:08pm
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I scheduled two appointments today where the ethnic culture is customary not to wear shoes in the house. These homes are large in size and with some difficult spots. I want to oblige, but I am concerned about personal safety (slip & fall) because of the loss of traction (my own shoes).
Any suggestions on how to accomodate this? I know "booties" are available, but will they suffice for what needs to be done to keep me on my feet? I don't want to say anything offensive about the "carpets are being cleaned anyway!"
Thanks in advance for your replies!
-Rick ------------- Richard Bonilla RotoClean W Sacramento CA 95691 www.rotoclean.net Setting the standard. |
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Posted By: nightrider
Date Posted: 02/October/2006 at 6:22pm
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The answer to your problem is very simple...
THE CUSTOMER IS ALWAYS RIGHT
Nightrider
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Posted By: Ninja-wand
Date Posted: 02/October/2006 at 7:01pm
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I had a few of those requests once in awhile. I tell them that it's the company's policy to keep my shoes on at all times, Because Company's liability policy will not allow me to work without shoes.!! ...Then let them decide if they want the job done or not. ------------- I'll make you TAP OUT!!! |
Posted By: cleanex
Date Posted: 02/October/2006 at 8:36pm
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Carry a copy of company polices with you, of course make sure that one of your policies is that the technician must wear shoes so that they comply with your libility/workers comp insurance requirements. In reality we should be wearing safety shoes of some sort while cleaning/moving furniture etc. for our own protection. ------------- DON ELDRED YOU CAN "STAND" ON OUR REPUTATION |
Posted By: LilNiteRidrhood
Date Posted: 02/October/2006 at 9:35pm
| We just tell the customer we will not risk our technician being electrocuted. No one has had a smart ass response to that yet. Booties will taake care of that problem. |
Posted By: John L
Date Posted: 02/October/2006 at 11:44pm
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What race was it? Orientals? just wondering. I never in 20yrs heard that one...
nightriders right "The customer is always right".. Your not #1, the customer is... lol !!
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Posted By: Ninja-wand
Date Posted: 02/October/2006 at 11:59pm
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No way the Customer is "always" right. If you truely believe that...then your CRAZY! ------------- I'll make you TAP OUT!!! |
Posted By: John L
Date Posted: 03/October/2006 at 12:58am
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You have a point Ninja.. If you think of it this way -- without customers to clean for what would you do??? They do hire you.. Everyone looks at it differently.
I bend over backwards for customers.
I packed up all my stuff.. After the customer said she was satisfied.
Then she asked if i coudl do 4 small mats... Now i have to hookup again, and i did with no quibbling... She didnt tip me but it was a 250 clean..
She hired me, she's the boss when I'm in her house.. That's how i look at it.. And with that attitude you will make more $$$ in this biz...
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Posted By: Ninja-wand
Date Posted: 03/October/2006 at 1:36am
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Well, thats different John. Thats not the kind of situation Im talkin about. If that was me in your position..I wouldve done the same thing...Cause the custy just GAVE you more work and youre gettin paid to do it. What I meant was..For ex: When you get to the house and she claims that the last cleaner move ALL of furnitures,bed, cabinets ect. outside to the yard...and did it for FREEE. Then she starts dictating on how you should clean and what Chems you should use...Are you the Professional or is she??...Will you still listen to her now?..IS she still "Always" right??....HELL NAW! ------------- I'll make you TAP OUT!!! |
Posted By: nightrider
Date Posted: 03/October/2006 at 2:15am
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Ninja, I agree with you, customers can be a pain in the ass most of the time, but they DO sign the checque, and that makes them your boss for the time you clean their carpets.......just like I'm the boss ( and always right ) 'cause I sign the checques at the end of the week for my restaurant employees, BUT I'M STILL AN a**hole TO THEM....
If you don't think the customers is always right..........just remember the way you acted when you bought your cleaning equipment , I'm sure you were an ass too and thought you were always right....
Nightrider
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Posted By: Ninja-wand
Date Posted: 03/October/2006 at 2:25am
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"just remember the way you acted when you bought your cleaning equipment , I'm sure you were an ass too and thought you were always right...."-Nightrider Im the nicest guy to deal with and I dont haggle the price either!! Just ask Mike P. (bought a Butler off him).  All the Disty in my area LOVE ME!!------------- I'll make you TAP OUT!!! |
Posted By: nightrider
Date Posted: 03/October/2006 at 3:30am
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I guess you just proved my point Ninja.............by what you said above, just demonstrates how you always like to be right................" I'm a nice guy "........ " Everybody loves me " ....... "I don't haggle " JUST TAKE YOUR FRIGGIN SHOES OFF YOU LITTLE GIRLY BOY, IT'S NOT LIKE SHE ASKED YOU TO TAKE OFF YOUR PANTS YOU BABY.
MAYBE YOU'RE JUST A LITTLE PASSIVE SUBMISSIVE STUD MUFFIN THAT RUNS HOME TO MOMMY EVERY TIME THINGS DON'T GO YOUR WAY......................
BE A MAN......DON'T POST LITTLE CRY BABY POSTS THAT YOU DON'T WANT TO TAKE YOUR SHOES OFF........UNLESS OF COURSE YOUR FEET SMELL LIKE A DONKEYS ASS
Nightrider
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Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 03/October/2006 at 8:29am
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Well I don't know about anyplace else... But here workers comp will not Cover any injuries in the home if your not wearing proper foot wear.. Foot wear is to be worn at all times. ------------- www.mr-steamer.com |
Posted By: Ed Valentine
Date Posted: 03/October/2006 at 9:10am
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Rick;
"If it were me"........., I would wear shoes for my own protection,..and theirs as well.
The old saying; "The customer is always right" does not hold true in today's liability market, and/or good business common sense either.
Just MHO.
Good Fortune;
Ed Valentine
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Posted By: RotoClean
Date Posted: 03/October/2006 at 10:27am
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Thankx everyone ...
But Ed, you hit the nail square on the head! I spoke to my insurance carrier and he said it was a wise idea to keep my shoes on. If I were to injure myself from not wearing foot protection, "the liability becomes that of the homeowner, and possible negligence on my behalf."
The solution is simple and has been agreed upon by the customer after explaining the liability factor. I will do the inspection with booties on, then proceed with the cleaning with booties off. Everyone's happy!
 I do have to admit that explaining the liability part was more than simple. The customer is the wife of my general physician (doctor), and it was relayed to him that his office would be by first stop if anything happened!
-Rick ------------- Richard Bonilla RotoClean W Sacramento CA 95691 www.rotoclean.net Setting the standard. |
Posted By: Ed Valentine
Date Posted: 03/October/2006 at 1:20pm
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Rick;
Thanks.
I would still suggest that you put it "in writing" (for documentation) on the bill. It is always surprising how many very intelligent individuals --"forget"about their agreements or what they said---when confronted in court whenever it concerns,.......Money.
QUOTE: "I don't recall saying that, your Honor".
Just a suggestion.
Good Fortune, sir;
ED Valentine
cross-american corp.
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Posted By: Ninja-wand
Date Posted: 03/October/2006 at 6:23pm
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"I guess you just proved my point Ninja.............by what you said above, just demonstrates how you always like to be right"- Nightrider
WTF are you talkin about? HOw the hell does that prove that I always like to be right ALL the time?? Actually, I do like bein right. But when I am wrong...Im man enough to admit to it.
"JUST TAKE YOUR FRIGGIN SHOES OFF YOU LITTLE GIRLY BOY, IT'S NOT LIKE SHE ASKED YOU TO TAKE OFF YOUR PANTS YOU BABY.'
I aint gonna take me shoes off EVER! NOt tryin to be rude to homeowner or anythin but its all about safety and Liability Sh*thead (plus I would hate having to keep puttin on my shoes when I haveta run out to the truck).
"MAYBE YOU'RE JUST A LITTLE PASSIVE SUBMISSIVE STUD MUFFIN THAT RUNS HOME TO MOMMY EVERY TIME THINGS DON'T GO YOUR WAY"
STud muffin I am. I wish I can get to see my mother and family more often...Too bad theyre all the way across the country. (I bet your the type of A-hole the would put your mother in a Home just because she gets on your nerve)
"BE A MAN......DON'T POST LITTLE CRY BABY POSTS THAT YOU DON'T WANT TO TAKE YOUR SHOES OFF........UNLESS OF COURSE YOUR FEET SMELL LIKE A DONKEYS ASS"
Where in my post am I whining and cryin about anythin?? This post is about weather to take off your shoes or not. Did I start this post??...NO!
Did your wife stop giving you head or sumthin?? Is that why youre irritated all the time??
------------- I'll make you TAP OUT!!! |
Posted By: nightrider
Date Posted: 03/October/2006 at 6:36pm
Do you take your shoes off when you go see your mother, better check her liability insurance in case you fall further than the floor and break a nail
 Nightrider
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Posted By: Ninja-wand
Date Posted: 03/October/2006 at 6:43pm
Thats the best you got huh??  Dude, I dont even think you know what your talkin about anymore lol . Your even more senile than Bob V. over on the Blue Board.
Go take a nap cause you just got Served! ------------- I'll make you TAP OUT!!! |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 03/October/2006 at 7:33pm
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Wow everyone on this bored appears to be 9 feet tall and bullit proof?? The big problem I see is that some never listen as they are to busy yappin to listen to any reason?? When one can no longer learn as they think they already know it all. I am not sure if they are a bigger threat to themselves or those around them?? ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: nightrider
Date Posted: 03/October/2006 at 7:51pm
| Ninja........my mother always told me "don't argue with the dull and ignorant "( especially the retarded ones ) because they too have a story to be told............Besides your shoe problem , do you have another interesting tale to tell.........Did anyone ever ask you not to smoke, or how about not to eat food in their establishment , were you ever refused to use the toilet in a restaurant unless you order something , how about paying for your gas first because it's past midnight..............BESIDES ME........AND NOT TAKING OFF YOUR SHOES.......... WHAT ELSE BUGS YOU ABOUT LIFES HARDSHIPS Nightrider |
Posted By: Ninja-wand
Date Posted: 03/October/2006 at 8:02pm
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"don't argue with the dull and ignorant "-nightrider-
Finally! somthin I can agree with you on.
"Besides your shoe problem , do you have another interesting tale to tell"
I never had a "shoe problem". And yes, I have ALOT of interesting tales to tell. Just wait for my much anticipated book coming out soon titled "In the Life of a Carpet Cleaner".
"BESIDES ME........AND NOT TAKING OFF YOUR SHOES.......... WHAT ELSE BUGS YOU ABOUT LIFES HARDSHIPS "
Nothing really "Bugs" me about life really (not even you..believe it or not). BUt I do wish times can slow down a bit. 24 hours in a day is simply not enough for me to get things done.
------------- I'll make you TAP OUT!!! |
Posted By: nightrider
Date Posted: 03/October/2006 at 8:19pm
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How many hors in a day would make you happy Ninja, I hope you realize your playing with Quantum Physics if you alter day lenghts..........think about it if you double the daily hours the average person would get married at age 14, retire at 32.5 and die between 35-40............is that what you want..............you won't even have the time to take your shoes off
Nightrider
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Posted By: Ninja-wand
Date Posted: 03/October/2006 at 8:29pm
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'think about it if you double the daily hours the average person would get married at age 14'
Umm DOesnt that happens anyways in some part of the world?? lol  ------------- I'll make you TAP OUT!!! |
Posted By: nightrider
Date Posted: 04/October/2006 at 3:04am
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Good point......then again everything else I said is also possible, everywhere in the world............SEE................. I HAVE TO ALWAYS BE RIGHT.................AND SO DO YOU.....................Which brings us back to my first point............Do you see how I made you come full cycle, and round & round we go..............Are you sure you don't want to take off your shoes next time someone asks you to?..........................
Nightrider
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Posted By: Ninja-wand
Date Posted: 04/October/2006 at 3:18am
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I dont even take off my shoes durin sex (also liability purposes)...What make you think Ill take off my shoe while cleaning carpet??! ------------- I'll make you TAP OUT!!! |
Posted By: nightrider
Date Posted: 04/October/2006 at 6:49pm
 Well.............YOU WIN.........I tip my hat to you 'cause I have no come back answer to that one ( except for some real dirty talk, so I'll refrain ) all I can say is....................WHATEVER ROCKS YOUR WORLD
Nightrider
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Posted By: John L
Date Posted: 05/October/2006 at 7:23pm
http://imageshack.us"> Yea!! Or else!! lol..................................
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Posted By: chris12345
Date Posted: 06/October/2006 at 11:51am
| "Ma'am, I would love to but our insurance does not cover me working without shoes" |
Posted By: Ninja-wand
Date Posted: 06/October/2006 at 1:00pm
 Thats what I tell my GF!!------------- I'll make you TAP OUT!!! |