After several hours during the week clearing and cleaning up a messy garden my day started like this
I never used to "haggle". I thought it was "the height of bad manners".
When I was in business, I used to price items fairly. No room for haggling. And when people used to ask for discounts, I said "no room for discounts". And they'd walk out. So be it.
After a while, I put the price up to cover the "for-fun-hagglers". They thought they won. And the customers who didn't haggle, thought that they'd won, when I said "just for you, a discount". I got the "fair" price after all.
Recently, I had to get a new fridge. I suggested a lower price than that on the Price Card. Immediately, the price was accepted - no consulting with Managers, or invoices.
When Term Deposits are due, I "haggle" a better interest rate. I don't mind waiting while the bank staff phone a magic person on the phone, it might only be 1% difference but it works. And do get a reference rate from another Bank, it works.
DEB
Good morning everyone on this thread. Beautiful day here.
aps, what does that kettle do that is different from a plain old normal kettle? You would be in the good books buying 2 items.
Freddie, we are all getting concerned. Do hope you and yours are OK.
Off to a bbq tonight so just made some scalloped potatoes and half made a trifle. Usually have the family on Fridays but they came last night.
Waves to everyone else ..... hope you all have a good day.
- 1500-watt 2-quart kettle with 5 pre-set brewing temperatures for tea and more
- I think they are 80, 85, 90, 95 and 100 degrees - 360-degree stainless-steel directional base; clearly marked push-button control panel
- Hold Temp button keeps water at selected temperature for 20 minutes
- Boil-dry protection; water-level indicators on both sides; removable scale filter
We don't live together, the kettle is at her house 
Although I like it, I tend to be a bit old school, like older, simpler styles.
And mechanical things, they last longer
