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Irishbeekeeper Mar 6th 2016 6:57 pm

Re: How is business?
 

Originally Posted by iggle (Post 11887516)
Aren't you the customer and buying their service for 500aed??? :eek:

Times are tough, its a buyers market right now, down to an even 200 now on slow days yakhi :eek::eek: but I wouldnt recommend venturing to that side of the town anymore, things are starting to get fidgety there now :ohmy:


Originally Posted by Meow (Post 11887537)
There are already certain restrictions in local media regarding the phrasing of things and for obvious reasons I am saying no more. :tape:

Communication through silence is a lost art my dear ;)

mission Mar 7th 2016 1:31 am

Re: How is business?
 

Originally Posted by TGFKASE (Post 11887572)
Im intrigued, mission.. Can you let slip a little more? Which floor is he on? Initials?

i'll find out for you...i was just told in passing

Maxima Mar 7th 2016 3:44 am

Re: How is business?
 

Originally Posted by Irishbeekeeper (Post 11884755)
I have on very good authority that local businesses have been given fines for telling their walkins that business is bad and that things are tough. Yes I know as bizarre as it may seem, there are 3 instances in which 2 x 5000 aed fines and 1 x 3000 fine was given to the respective business for calling a spade a spade. A 'customer' walked in and inquired about a product and then struck up a conversation with the sales person or the business owner and when he found complaints, magically transformed into an official and wrote out the fine there and then. I went out of my way to verify it and it was true. So....zip up lads and ladettes and repeat after me...all is great and we couldn't be happier ;)

100 'mystery shoppers' hit Dubai stores | GulfNews.com

mikewot Mar 12th 2016 11:20 pm

Re: How is business?
 

Originally Posted by Irishbeekeeper (Post 11884755)
I have on very good authority that local businesses have been given fines for telling their walkins that business is bad and that things are tough. Yes I know as bizarre as it may seem, there are 3 instances in which 2 x 5000 aed fines and 1 x 3000 fine was given to the respective business for calling a spade a spade. A 'customer' walked in and inquired about a product and then struck up a conversation with the sales person or the business owner and when he found complaints, magically transformed into an official and wrote out the fine there and then. I went out of my way to verify it and it was true. So....zip up lads and ladettes and repeat after me...all is great and we couldn't be happier ;)

Ministry of happiness in action:
Officials have warned people in the UAE about spreading rumours and posting negative images and videos of rains, accidents and fires on social networking sites, reported ‘Emarat Al Youm’.

Such acts are punishable under both penal and information technology laws, the report said and added that it increases confusion and panic in society as well as affects the reputation of the country and the efforts made by the state departments in saving and protecting life and property.

During the recent heavy rains across the UAE some individuals behaved irresponsibly on social networking sites, said officials. They shared photos and videos from accidents that occurred during the rainy days and circulated rumours about building collapses and people drowning in rain water, thereby, creating panic among public.

In addition, they ignored the great initiatives by the authorized departments and the heroic efforts by police and civil defence teams, across the UAE and Abu Dhabi in particular, during wet weather days.

The Interior Ministry warned public of promoting rumours via social media and cautioned them of the legal consequences.

http://www.emirates247.com/news/emir...03-13-1.624032

IKnowNothing Mar 13th 2016 7:56 pm

Re: How is business?
 
Can I upgrade from "Slowing and struggling" to "One wasp or two in the lager but going good" please?

Just had the best week we've had in a while and it's getting better.

DXBtoDOH Mar 13th 2016 8:55 pm

Re: How is business?
 
Funny you should say that.

Same here. Just landed two big tenders.


Originally Posted by IKnowNothing (Post 11894569)
Can I upgrade from "Slowing and struggling" to "One wasp or two in the lager but going good" please?

Just had the best week we've had in a while and it's getting better.


Bahtatboy Mar 13th 2016 9:01 pm

Re: How is business?
 

Originally Posted by IKnowNothing (Post 11894569)
Can I upgrade from "Slowing and struggling" to "One wasp or two in the lager but going good" please?

Just had the best week we've had in a while and it's getting better.


Originally Posted by DXBtoDOH (Post 11894645)
Funny you should say that.

Same here. Just landed two big tenders.

You two being leaned on? Just remember the code word...

Irishbeekeeper Mar 13th 2016 9:06 pm

Re: How is business?
 

Originally Posted by DXBtoDOH (Post 11894645)
Funny you should say that.

Same here. Just landed two big tenders.

Do you know that 'tundur' in Punjabi means 'ass'
A long time ago I used to work in this General Trading office as an office boy cutting up all the 'Tender Notices' off of morning papers for the boss and this old geezer and I would crack up everytime we read it as 'Tundur Notice'
:rofl::rofl:
ah well, im an old geezer now
carry on!

mikewot Mar 13th 2016 9:10 pm

Re: How is business?
 

Originally Posted by Irishbeekeeper (Post 11894660)
ah well, im an old geezer now!

You have some way to go yet youth!! :lol:

Irishbeekeeper Mar 13th 2016 9:29 pm

Re: How is business?
 

Originally Posted by mikewot (Post 11894665)
You have some way to go yet youth!! :lol:

:thumbsup::thumbsup:


Originally Posted by Bahtatboy (Post 11894653)
You two being leaned on? Just remember the code word...

theres a code word? whats the code word? how come i am always the last one to get the code word? by the time i get the code word, its always been changed!!


IKnowNothing Mar 13th 2016 9:31 pm

Re: How is business?
 

Originally Posted by Irishbeekeeper (Post 11894676)

theres a code word? whats the code word?

Wasta?

Irishbeekeeper Mar 15th 2016 8:16 pm

Re: How is business?
 
Oh this is SO apt! ;)

Try Titanic’s final meal in Abu Dhabi | GulfNews.com

DXBtoDOH Mar 15th 2016 9:34 pm

Re: How is business?
 
The description of the last dinner doesn't match the original menu featured in the article's image.


Originally Posted by Irishbeekeeper (Post 11896876)


Standanista Mar 16th 2016 12:45 am

Re: How is business?
 
There must be a QE2 kicking around somewhere where they could hold that; another titanic project on ice.

Irishbeekeeper Mar 30th 2016 8:39 pm

Re: How is business?
 
10$ a pop! Verrrry Noiice!!

Dubai Airports introduces Dh35 passenger service fee | GulfNews.com

I wonder how many more 'toll' schemes can they come up with till someone says, hey can we start being original please?
*cough*All is well here*cough*


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