Customer comments?

[PJ Tiling]

So I'm working away today and the old boy I'm working for comes in with a brew for me and say's '' You may be slow but your work is tidy''

I didn't really know what to say to that other than ''thanks''

Anyone else ever had comments that made them laugh?

[diamondtiling]

I have had plenty of people over the years ask me " what do you put in those gaps?"
(grout lines)

Once, years ago a lady asked me I wanted a cup of tea? I said "yes please, milk, no sugar" As she walked down the stairs I heard her saying quietly "Its not a flamin cafe!"

[merlecollins]

Once, years ago a lady asked me I wanted a cup of tea? I said "yes please, milk, no sugar" As she walked down the stairs I heard her saying quietly "Its not a flamin cafe!"

Classic

[merlecollins]

The wastage produced from centering walls, sometimes gets the old 'you make lots of mistakes comment'.....

[Scott]

My response to that would have been perfection takes time

My customers daughter a while back asked me what the grout float was for. Bearing in mind she is only 8, i told her it was for putting the stuff in between the gaps. You mean the grout? she said. I did laugh. Apparently she had done some mosaic work at St Albans Abbey with her school

[Dave]

I had a customer walk in and say i WANTED white grout..

Err i said they are not even grouted yet....

[Dan]

My response to that would have been perfection takes time

My customers daughter a while back asked me what the grout float was for. Bearing in mind she is only 8, i told her it was for putting the stuff in between the gaps. You mean the grout? she said. I did laugh. Apparently she had done some mosaic work at St Albans Abbey with her school

Stunner. A budding Mosaic Girl by the sounds of it there.

One to watch for the future Gi.

[Diamond Pool Finishers]

I had a customer walk in and say i WANTED white grout..

Err i said they are not even grouted yet....

i was grouting along a swimming pool wall and a client came out and went mad and said i knew this would happen, what i said the mosaic supplier's have sent two shad's of the same colour, i said no this half has grout and this half don't, no he say I'm going to ring them ,off he went then came out about an hour later and said what have you done!!!

there's one born every minute

[Phil Hobson]

Had a few over the years, is that a scratch? er no its a pencil mark. One of my favourites was when I gave a guy a price for a bathroom, he asked " is that a good price?" to which I replied, well I like it.

[doug boardley]

"how are you gonna reach to the top" I've had a few times

[diamondtiling]

Had a few over the years, is that a scratch? er no its a pencil mark. One of my favourites was when I gave a guy a price for a bathroom, he asked " is that a good price?" to which I replied, well I like it.

[merlecollins]

i was grouting along a swimming pool wall and a client came out and went mad and said i knew this would happen, what i said the mosaic supplier's have sent two shad's of the same colour, i said no this half has grout and this half don't, no he say I'm going to ring them ,off he went then came out about an hour later and said what have you done!!!

Grouted mosaic never fails to surprise the customer

One of my favourites was when I gave a guy a price for a bathroom, he asked " is that a good price?" to which I replied, well I like it.

I've had that one a few times as well Phil - I can't help myself but to smile/laugh when they ask that

[richard Kent]

When one of my customers complained about a price I gave them, I said, I work up to a standard not down to a price

[Wingn]

I get a few comments due to my age. Usually sussing me out by asking how long I've been at it. Was pricing a job about two weeks ago and the lady asked me defensively, "Are you a tiler?".

When I was doing the job she said "You're very professional". Still didn't get a tip though.

[timeless john]

While working in a cloakroom on an old peoples bungalow many years ago, my 3oclock tea arrived with the comment - 'I heard you singing' - to which my reply was - 'Oh! I'am sorry' - and as quick as a flash she said ' I didn't mind, but the budgie didn't like it'.

[andy allen]

when i spread the addy i always get..... you must be good at artexin

[Scott]

When one of my customers complained about a price I gave them, I said, I work up to a standard not down to a price

^^^ That Richard is an absolute cracker! Im afraid im going to have to steal that one

[doug boardley]

another old favourite
"when will you be finished?" normally asked just as I'm getting my tools out to start the job

[DJS]

^^^ That Richard is an absolute cracker! Im afraid im going to have to steal that one

Me too....I could have done with that for a quote this week. I also like "if you cut corners - you loose your edge".

another old favourite
"when will you be finished?" normally asked just as I'm getting my tools out to start the job

Doug, I like the quote in your signature. Gonna have to pinch that one too. I relates perfectly to the argument I had with my ex-boss when I asked for a payrise.

[SandyFloor]

About three years ago I was doing a conservatory floor and the old dear's granddaughter ( about 4 years old) was hanging about the door chatting. At one poitn she asks:

'Do you have a computer?'
'Yes' I said
'I had a computer but Daddy took it away'
'Why did he do that...were you naughty?'
'I don't think so.....and he was coming back for the telly but Mummy told him never to come to the house again or she would call the police'

I had a quick word to the Gran before I left.

[richard Kent]

^^^ That Richard is an absolute cracker! Im afraid im going to have to steal that one

I got that one from an old sparks, one of his other sayings was
"Pay peanuts and you will end up with monkeys"
He's not with us any more, gone to that big site in the sky

[SandyFloor]

I was once asked if I could work quietly as the cat was getting upset.....can't have been that upset .....damn moggie peed on my dustsheet.

[Scott]

another old favourite
"when will you be finished?" normally asked just as I'm getting my tools out to start the job

My missus asks me that on a regular basis.......

[Burnsy]

Where do you start from, the top or the bottom!