Originally Posted by
Double_Adapter
Regulars? We've all got them and I'm as guilty as the next bloke; same barber, same dentist, same doctor, same accountant, same mechanic. But here's the thing: we don't fall in love with them, we don't tip or pay them more than their standard rate, and we sure as hell don't give them sexy lingerie, flowers, jewellery, perfumes, dildos, chocolates, Gucci handbag'…nor do we blow up their phone every day with “hey baby how are you” or “sweet dreams darling" or “love you” or “thinking of you” on endless repeat.
Moral of the story? Have regulars, just don't fall in love with them. And if you insist on showering your regular with tips and expensive and luxurious gifts then cough up the same for your barber, doctor, accountant, and mechanic too......it's only fair