re: Anyone else get screwed on airfair, hotel, tickets, etc?

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I cant believe how many people cant talk their way into refunds. Geez. You speak politely, do not demand anything. You ask what can they do not what will they do. Always speak to a person in the escalation department IF the person is unwilling to do anything. But once again dont be rude.

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People are idiots. Airline employees and hotel employees are two of the most screamed-at people, so when they encounter respectful people, they'll do anything they can for you.

Arrived at a hotel during a big event a few hours before checkin time, and they weren't letting anyone go to their rooms after checking in yet because they had been at full capacity the night before and the rooms were not all clean. The lobby was filled with people bitching. I went to the check in desk to check in and leave my bags.. and the girl told me I would not be able to get into my room like everyone else. Of course, I told her that was perfectly okay... and by simply being kind to the girl and chatting about our outfits while she was checking me in, she "stumbled upon a clean room" for me when she finished checking me in.

It isn't hard, people. Calling someone with a big chip on your shoulder will never get you shite.